Phil Rich
Phil Rich, EdD, MSW, DCSW is the author of the eight books in "The Healing Journey" series of self help journaling books, and two books in the "Therapy Homework Planner" series. He is the Clinical Director of the Stetson School, a long-term residential treatment program for sexually reactive children and juvenile sexual offenders.
Articles by this Author
Understanding Addiction
- By Phil Rich
- Published 07/3/2008
- Understanding Addiction
- Unrated
Addictions come in all shapes and forms. Difficult to define exactly,
it has become popular to think of almost any behavior that has a
compulsive quality as an "addiction." But for those who have an
addiction, or for those affected by the addiction of a loved one or
close friend, it's clear what an addiction means in "real" terms.Recovering from Addiction: The Stages of Recovery
- By Phil Rich
- Published 07/3/2008
- Stages of Change
- Unrated
Many addicts are unwilling to give up their addiction. Their goal is to
continue their addiction moderately and get it under control, without
letting it control them. For many, this is an unachievable goal and
often wishful thinking. For many addicts, recovery requires complete
and lifetime abstinence. But for others, moderation and control may be
an appropriate and realistic goal.
The Behaviors of Addiction
- By Phil Rich
- Published 10/23/2007
- Managing Behavior
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Addiction - why quit?
- By Phil Rich
- Published 10/23/2007
- Understanding Addiction
- Unrated
The Healing Journey Through Addiction
- By Phil Rich
- Published 06/27/2007
- Addictions - General Readings
- Unrated
Through recording, exploring, and expressing your thoughts and feelings about your experiences, as well as discovering invaluable recovery information and resources, this guided journal and workbook will help you reach a uniquely personal, healing understanding of your addiction, your life, and your choices. Acclaim for The Healing Journey Through Addiction: "Drs. Rich and Copans have written a comprehensive and creative book on recovery from addictive disorders, addressing the many emotional, interpersonal, and spiritual facets of recovery. This book is full of useful information and provides a sense of hope for change and growth. The journal exercises will increase self-awareness and understanding, which are so necessary for change to occur." — Dennis C. Daley, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, and Chief, Drug and Alcohol Services, Western Psychiatric Instiituute and Clinic




