Entries by Andy Buccaro

Connection- Repair From Within To Connect With Others.

Connection is something we all crave. If we tend to isolate or avoid other people we still need a sense of connection. That can come from within and often that is where it starts. The challenge is believing you are worthy of connection even to yourself. We often look externally for validation, acceptance and connection. […]

Why Family Support Groups Are A Crucial Part Of The Treatment Process

Some of the most common questions and comments we at Project Courage get from loved ones of our clients are: “What’s next for our family?” “What do we do now?” “Why did this happen?”  “What should we expect from treatment?”   The answers to all these questions are so very important. The question and comment that really strikes us here, though, is this: “I feel […]

Families In Recovery

I grew up with an alcoholic mother and watched many people I loved, including myself struggle with drinking. “Drinking alcohol was not the problem, but there was always a problem when we drank alcohol.”  I met a man with the same affinity for drinking and we were on our merry way.    My husband’s parents had long […]