Eric Fisher
confessions of an experienced therapist
Nine points I've learned as an experienced therapist.
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Eric Fisher
Jun 293 min read
ambivalence in recovery
Ambivalence means having two minds about something. It can be challenging to navigate ambivalence in early recovery from substances or...
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Eric Fisher
Mar 242 min read
Why is authenticity important for us to pursue?
Authenticity. One word with much meaning. A word we can approach with caution. A trait we can hold with humility. Many mental health...
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Eric Fisher
Mar 212 min read
thoughts on life - restaurant napkin-style
Life is... A magician who reveals the secrets to his tricks. Now, there are no experiences to undergo. A drug store that lends out...
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Eric Fisher
Feb 242 min read
The one experience that makes us stop
I spoke with a friend the same day I was writing this blog post. We were at a gathering at someone's house and started speaking about how...
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Eric Fisher
Feb 115 min read
shame in the face of suicide loss
Shame. It's one of the most painful and most misunderstood emotions. In the face of grief, shame can manifest for various reasons. The...
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Eric Fisher
Jan 293 min read
What is complicated grief?
In real life, all grief is complicated. Dynamic. Complex. Multi-layered. In therapy, grief may or may not be complicated. Uncomplicated...
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Eric Fisher
Jan 293 min read
How can Grafting Help in the Recovery Process?
There is a concept known in the martial arts as grafting. Grafting has two components. The first is the combination of several principles...
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Eric Fisher
Jan 151 min read
modifying is not required
Carl Rogers, an American psychologist, was onto something when he inked these words. For the people in our lives, what gets in the way of...
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Eric Fisher
Jan 114 min read
What is a firm offense in recovery?
In martial arts, a person engages in offence only after defensive moves are utilized. I don’t seek to hit someone aggressively without...
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Eric Fisher
Jan 86 min read
Balance theory of recovery
Extreme West True North Extreme East...
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Eric Fisher
Jan 84 min read
4 ways to correspond with deceased loved ones
When you think of correspondence, what often comes to mind? Old-fashioned letter writing between pen pals? Phone calls, emails, or...
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Eric Fisher
Jan 24 min read
Seven parts on the topic of grief
If someone lives long enough, grief will enter their midst. The experience of grieving isn’t something we wish upon ourselves. It isn’t...
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Eric Fisher
Dec 23, 20232 min read
You are Enough
Even though you may feel shame, you are enough. Even if you feel guilt for past deeds, you are enough. Even when you feel ungrateful, you...
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Eric Fisher
Oct 14, 20223 min read
Fear of missing out
Let's imagine you've been released from an inpatient treatment centre. You've been abstinent from mood-altering substances, behaviours,...
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Eric Fisher
Oct 13, 20222 min read
A Joy Like No Other
Have you ever checked out an emotion wheel? If not, Google the term. You'll find there are a myriad of emotions. We express only a few...
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Eric Fisher
Oct 13, 20222 min read
A Most Essential Boundary
At this point, almost everyone has heard about the concept of boundaries. Whether you've pursued therapy or not, the idea has crept into...
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Eric Fisher
Oct 13, 20223 min read
The Importance of Silence
We are far more than the words we say. In 2021, I visited the lovely Jasper, AB—a fantastic destination with many areas to explore. There...
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