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THE ALL-BUT-DISSERTATION SURVIVAL GUIDE(tm)
Devoted to practical steps for completing your
doctoral dissertation.
http://www.abdsurvivalguide.com
==================================================To subscribe, visit www.abdsurvivalguide.com
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1. Ben's note
2. Addiction: What is it? Part 1
By David P. Squire, LCSW
3. Words of Wisdom
4. Inspirational QuoteSUMMARY
=========In this issue, you will find Part 1 of an article
about identifying and treating addictions by David
P. Squire, LCSW.We round out this issue with fun Words of Wisdom
& an inspirational quote.<>===<>===<>===<>===<>===<>
Ben's Note
February 10, 2005
Dear ABD Survival Guide Reader,
With all the stress of completing the dissertation,
it's extremely important to develop and maintain
strong coping strategies- especially if you
are simultaneously juggling numerous other life
demands at the same time.This issue's feature article speaks to a form of
coping that can have negative consequences- that
of addiction. I trust you'll find this article
informative and useful. Please pass it on to
anyone you think it might benefit.We round out this issue with words of
wisdom and and an inspirational quote which will,
hopefully, keep you moving ahead and getting
ever closer to your Ph.D.See you in two weeks.
Ben
=================================================
Addiction: What is it?
Part 1
By David P. Squire, LCSW
=================================================This is the first in a series of articles on addiction.
The intent behind this article is to provide information
on addiction so that completing your dissertation becomes
easier and more likely.Let’s face it, completing a dissertation is hard work!
That’s why so few people do it. It requires persistence,
focus, stress management and support.One way some people manage their stress is using mind-
and mood-altering substances and experiences. While this
technique seems to work initially, sooner or later it
usually backfires. Becoming educated on addiction can
help people get back on track.So just what is addiction? The World Health Organization
has defined addiction as a pathological relationship with
a mood-altering substance or experience that has life
damaging consequences. Simply put, addiction is something
that makes life harder and more complicated thereby
blocking people from reaching their goals and experiencing
life satisfaction and fulfillment.Looking at the symptoms of addiction can help you determine
if you are affected. The sooner you learn to recognize
addiction the sooner you will be able to get help, recover,
get back on track and complete your dissertation.Classic symptoms associated with addiction are:
1. Denial: Continued use of a substance or process
despite significant problems. For example, denying that
caffeine is a problem even though the individual is
unable to get a good night’s sleep following its’ ingestion.Euphoric recall is a common form of denial. This occurs
when someone focuses on the pleasant parts of an experience
while, simultaneously, ignoring the negative parts.2. Tolerance: Needing more of the substance or experience
to achieve the same or desired effect. For example, needing
to smoke two joints of marijuana to get the same high that
was previously accomplished with just one joint.3. Withdrawal: Adverse effects related to the disconti-
nuance of the substance or experience. For example, a
hangover (e.g., headache, shaking, anxiety) following
overindulging in alcohol.4. Obsessions: Automatic and circular thoughts associated
with obtaining, using or recovering from a substance or
experience.5. Compulsions: Engaging in actions you didn’t want to
do or promised yourself you would stop.6. Isolation and shame: Feeling badly about oneself
and staying away from getting help.Examples of addictions include, but are not limited to,
alcoholism, drugs, sex, spending, gambling and codependency
(addiction to a particular person).Determining if you have an addiction is a personal and
subjective process only you can decide if you have one.If you think you might have an addiction that is blocking
you from completing your dissertation or making life harder
than it needs to be, talk to someone who can help you sort
your concerns out. Often times, finding a supportive and
nonjudgmental addiction specialist is a good start. If you
do discover that you have an addiction, know that you are
not alone. Also know that there are a number of resources
and forms of support available to help.Here is a short list of resources that can help. In
upcoming articles on addiction, more resources will be
added. Feel free to contact the author if you have
specific questions or concerns.Online resources:
- General information on addiction: http://www.hazelden.
org/servlet/hazelden/cms/ptt/hazl_landingpage_thought.
html?sh=t&sf=t&page_id=25907. This is a good
resource with basic plain-talk information.- Alcoholism: http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/
default/en_about.cfm. This was the first 12-step
recovery program.- Drug addiction: http://www.na.org/. This was the
2nd 12-step recovery program.- Internet addiction: http://www.internetaddiction.com/.
This is the most recent addiction problem - also
12-step based.Literature resources:
- American Psychiatric Association (1994). Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth
Edition, 1994, pages 175 - 272. ISBN #:
0-89042-061-0. This is a technical resource that
gives descriptions and symptoms of addictions with
a biochemical base.- Prochaska, James O., Norcross, John C. & DiClemente,
Carlo, C. (1994). Changing for Good: A Revolutionary
Six-Stage Program for Overcoming Bad Habits and Moving
Your Life Positively Forward. ISBN #: 0-380-72572-X.=================================================
About David Squire, LCSW
=================================================David Squire, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and
Professional Life Coach, is an addiction specialist
with over 30 years of personal experience dealing with
addiction and 17 years of professional experience
working with addicted and recovering populations. He
welcomes the opportunity to help those who have
questions about addiction in either themselves or
others. He can be reached at (619) 334-0003, (619)
549-2963 or by email at david@ccscoach.com.=================================================
Words of Wisdom
=================================================Bake brownies: They provide a great aroma in the
house, they are cheap if you buy the box, and you
will actually see something come to fruition. An
egg, some water, a pan, a bowl, and it is done,
unlike the painfully long process of completing a
sentence on page number 34 can take all day and
there is not nearly that kind of satisfaction from
cutting into freshly baked brownies. Brownies are
good.=================================================
Inspirational Quote
================================================="One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles
possesses the only strength which can overcome
adversity."~~ Albert Schweitzer~~
=================================================
Your Own Coach
=================================================
If you are considering whether to get your own coach
to help you reach your academic goals, send any
email to: ben16-76471@autocontactor.com=================================================
BEN DEAN, Publisher, ABDSG
=================================================Ben holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the University
of Texas at Austin. He is the founder of MentorCoach
(www.MentorCoach.com) a virtual university training
accomplished mental health professionals to become
extraordinary coaches.He is also founder of eCoach (www.ecoach.com) which
helps interdisciplinary professionals become coaches.Ben lives in suburban Maryland with his wife and two
young children, and Walnut, their hamster.=================================================
RACHNA D. JAIN, Editor, ABDSG
=================================================
I'm a dissertation coach and licensed psychologist
based in Maryland, with a doctorate from the University
of Denver. I'm the Editor of the ABDSG, as well as the
Author of "Get It Done! A Coach's Guide to Dissertation
Success" and "Get it Done Faster: Secrets of
Dissertation Success". If you'd like to learn more about
me or my books, please visit my website:
http://www.ExcelWithEaseCoaching.com
< http://www.excelwitheasecoaching.com/>
If you have questions about this newsletter, you can
direct them to me:rachna@mentorcoach.comI'm excited to be working with you to meet your
academic goals. You can do it!
=================================================
THE ALL-BUT-DISSERTATION SURVIVAL GUIDE(tm)
================================================="The All-But-Dissertation Survival Guide"(tm) focuses
on ways to help its readers more readily overcome the
roadblocks that often seem to stand in the way of
completing the dissertation. It is read throughout
the world.=================================================
INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH A DISSERTATION COACH?
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
=================================================
Email: ben16-76471@autocontactor.com
You'll receive an email outlining the application
process, follow the instructions and submit the
form. Your application will then be forwarded to
potential coaches so that you might arrange a free,
initial consultation. Various fee plans are available.=================================================
ABOUT TO GRADUATE?
=================================================First, congratulations!!!! Yeaaaaaa!!!! Second,
please send any email to: FreeAtLast@mentorcoach.com
Within seconds, you'll receive a note from Ben.=================================================
A FAVOR
=================================================There are more than a million graduate students in
the US alone. Although we have subscribers worldwide,
we have barely scratched the surface. If you find this
newsletter helpful, forward it with your endorsement
to your friends, ABD list servers, sympathetic faculty
and administration, and, editors of print publications
(who will have our full permission to reprint these
newsletters - for free - if they wish).=================================================
ARCHIVE
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Web: www.abdsurvivalguide.com
Web: www.mentorcoach.com(c)Copyright 2005 Ben J. Dean.
All rights reserved.==================================================
THE ALL-BUT-DISSERTATION SURVIVAL GUIDE(tm)
Devoted to practical steps for completing your
doctoral dissertation.
http://www.abdsurvivalguide.com
==================================================To subscribe, visit www.abdsurvivalguide.com
http://www.abdsurvivalguide.com/INDEX
1. Ben's note
2. Addiction: What is it? Part 1
By David P. Squire, LCSW
3. Teleworkshop: Keeping The End In Sight
4. Words of Wisdom
5. Inspirational QuoteSUMMARY
=========In this issue, you will find Part 1 of an article
about identifying and treating addictions by David
P. Squire, LCSW.We offer a new teleworkshop to help you reach
your dissertation goals, and round out this issue
with fun Words of Wisdom & an inspirational quote.<>===<>===<>===<>===<>===<>
Ben's Note
February 10, 2005
Dear ABD Survival Guide Reader,
With all the stress of completing the dissertation,
it's extremely important to develop and maintain
strong coping strategies- especially if you
are simultaneously juggling numerous other life
demands at the same time.This issue's feature article speaks to a form of
coping that can have negative consequences- that
of addiction. I trust you'll find this article
informative and useful. Please pass it on to
anyone you think it might benefit.We're pleased to offer a new teleworkshop for
those of you who would benefit from some group
interaction and support- and our words of
wisdom and inspirational quote will, hopefully,
keep you moving ahead and getting ever closer
to your Ph.D.See you in two weeks.
Ben
=================================================
Addiction: What is it?
Part 1
By David P. Squire, LCSW
=================================================This is the first in a series of articles on addiction.
The intent behind this article is to provide information
on addiction so that completing your dissertation becomes
easier and more likely.Let’s face it, completing a dissertation is hard work!
That’s why so few people do it. It requires persistence,
focus, stress management and support.One way some people manage their stress is using mind-
and mood-altering substances and experiences. While this
technique seems to work initially, sooner or later it
usually backfires. Becoming educated on addiction can
help people get back on track.So just what is addiction? The World Health Organization
has defined addiction as a pathological relationship with
a mood-altering substance or experience that has life
damaging consequences. Simply put, addiction is something
that makes life harder and more complicated thereby
blocking people from reaching their goals and experiencing
life satisfaction and fulfillment.Looking at the symptoms of addiction can help you determine
if you are affected. The sooner you learn to recognize
addiction the sooner you will be able to get help, recover,
get back on track and complete your dissertation.Classic symptoms associated with addiction are:
1. Denial: Continued use of a substance or process
despite significant problems. For example, denying that
caffeine is a problem even though the individual is
unable to get a good night’s sleep following its’ ingestion.Euphoric recall is a common form of denial. This occurs
when someone focuses on the pleasant parts of an experience
while, simultaneously, ignoring the negative parts.2. Tolerance: Needing more of the substance or experience
to achieve the same or desired effect. For example, needing
to smoke two joints of marijuana to get the same high that
was previously accomplished with just one joint.3. Withdrawal: Adverse effects related to the disconti-
nuance of the substance or experience. For example, a
hangover (e.g., headache, shaking, anxiety) following
overindulging in alcohol.4. Obsessions: Automatic and circular thoughts associated
with obtaining, using or recovering from a substance or
experience.5. Compulsions: Engaging in actions you didn’t want to
do or promised yourself you would stop.6. Isolation and shame: Feeling badly about oneself
and staying away from getting help.Examples of addictions include, but are not limited to,
alcoholism, drugs, sex, spending, gambling and codependency
(addiction to a particular person).
Determining if you have an addiction is a personal and
subjective process only you can decide if you have one.If you think you might have an addiction that is blocking
you from completing your dissertation or making life harder
than it needs to be, talk to someone who can help you sort
your concerns out. Often times, finding a supportive and
nonjudgmental addiction specialist is a good start. If you
do discover that you have an addiction, know that you are
not alone. Also know that there are a number of resources
and forms of support available to help.Here is a short list of resources that can help. In
upcoming articles on addiction, more resources will be
added. Feel free to contact the author if you have
specific questions or concerns.Online resources:
- General information on addiction: http://www.hazelden.
org/servlet/hazelden/cms/ptt/hazl_landingpage_thought.
html?sh=t&sf=t&page_id=25907. This is a good
resource with basic plain-talk information.- Alcoholism: http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/
default/en_about.cfm. This was the first 12-step
recovery program.- Drug addiction: http://www.na.org/. This was the
2nd 12-step recovery program.- Internet addiction: http://www.internetaddiction.com/.
This is the most recent addiction problem - also
12-step based.Literature resources:
- American Psychiatric Association (1994). Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth
Edition, 1994, pages 175 - 272. ISBN #:
0-89042-061-0. This is a technical resource that
gives descriptions and symptoms of addictions with
a biochemical base.- Prochaska, James O., Norcross, John C. & DiClemente,
Carlo, C. (1994). Changing for Good: A Revolutionary
Six-Stage Program for Overcoming Bad Habits and Moving
Your Life Positively Forward. ISBN #: 0-380-72572-X.=================================================
About David Squire, LCSW
=================================================David Squire, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and
Professional Life Coach, is an addiction specialist
with over 30 years of personal experience dealing with
addiction and 17 years of professional experience
working with addicted and recovering populations. He
welcomes the opportunity to help those who have
questions about addiction in either themselves or
others. He can be reached at (619) 334-0003, (619)
549-2963 or by email at david@ccscoach.com.=================================================
TELEWORKSHOP: KEEPING THE END IN SIGHT.
=================================================5 weekly sessions on consecutive Tuesdays
March 22, 29, April 5, 12, and 19
When: 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time
Workshop Leader:
Penelope Soskin, Barrister, MSWTELEWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Meet for 5 stimulating weekly coaching
sessions to focus your energy towards
completing your Dissertation.ABOUT YOUR WORKSHOP LEADER:
A seasoned university administrator, Penelope
(Penny) is well versed in supporting students
of the highest caliber in achieving their
educational goals.TUITION:
These classes are FREE to ABD Survival Guide
Subscribers. Long Distance charges for the call
will apply.TO REGISTER:
PLEASE email penny@mentorswork.com
Put the words REGISTER ABD GROUP in the SUBJECT
line of your email. In return, you will
receive a confirmation email specifying the dates,
time, and bridge number of the Teleconferences,
along with some preliminary activities to get you
started in the learning process.To register for the sessions please include the
following in the body of your email:
1. Your full name:
2. Your e-mail address:
3. Your daytime and evening telephone numbers
4. The name of your university and program=================================================
Words of Wisdom
=================================================Bake brownies: They provide a great aroma in the
house, they are cheap if you buy the box, and you
will actually see something come to fruition. An
egg, some water, a pan, a bowl, and it is done,
unlike the painfully long process of completing a
sentence on page number 34 can take all day and
there is not nearly that kind of satisfaction from
cutting into freshly baked brownies. Brownies are
good.=================================================
Inspirational Quote
================================================="One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles
possesses the only strength which can overcome
adversity."~~ Albert Schweitzer~~
=================================================
Your Own Coach
=================================================
If you are considering whether to get your own coach
to help you reach your academic goals, send any
email to: ben16-76471@autocontactor.com=================================================
BEN DEAN, Publisher, ABDSG
=================================================Ben holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the University
of Texas at Austin. He is the founder of MentorCoach
(www.MentorCoach.com) a virtual university training
accomplished mental health professionals to become
extraordinary coaches.He is also founder of eCoach (www.ecoach.com) which
helps interdisciplinary professionals become coaches.Ben lives in suburban Maryland with his wife and two
young children, and Walnut, their hamster.=================================================
RACHNA D. JAIN, Editor, ABDSG
=================================================
I'm a dissertation coach and licensed psychologist
based in Maryland, with a doctorate from the University
of Denver. I'm the Editor of the ABDSG, as well as the
Author of "Get It Done! A Coach's Guide to Dissertation
Success" and "Get it Done Faster: Secrets of
Dissertation Success". If you'd like to learn more about
me or my books, please visit my website:
http://www.ExcelWithEaseCoaching.com
< http://www.excelwitheasecoaching.com/>
If you have questions about this newsletter, you can
direct them to me:rachna@mentorcoach.comI'm excited to be working with you to meet your
academic goals. You can do it!
=================================================
THE ALL-BUT-DISSERTATION SURVIVAL GUIDE(tm)
================================================="The All-But-Dissertation Survival Guide"(tm) focuses
on ways to help its readers more readily overcome the
roadblocks that often seem to stand in the way of
completing the dissertation. It is read throughout
the world.=================================================
INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH A DISSERTATION COACH?
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
=================================================
Email: ben16-76471@autocontactor.com
You'll receive an email outlining the application
process, follow the instructions and submit the
form. Your application will then be forwarded to
potential coaches so that you might arrange a free,
initial consultation. Various fee plans are available.=================================================
ABOUT TO GRADUATE?
=================================================First, congratulations!!!! Yeaaaaaa!!!! Second,
please send any email to: FreeAtLast@mentorcoach.com
Within seconds, you'll receive a note from Ben.=================================================
A FAVOR
=================================================There are more than a million graduate students in
the US alone. Although we have subscribers worldwide,
we have barely scratched the surface. If you find this
newsletter helpful, forward it with your endorsement
to your friends, ABD list servers, sympathetic faculty
and administration, and, editors of print publications
(who will have our full permission to reprint these
newsletters - for free - if they wish).=================================================
ARCHIVE
=================================================Past issues of this newsletter are available at
http://www.abdsurvivalguide.com=================================================
SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
=================================================If you've received this copy from a friend or
colleague and would like your own subscription,
you can sign up for it directly at
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If you would like to have your name removed from
the subscription list, please click the link
at the bottom of this page to unsubscribe.
If this does not work, please send your
unsubscribe request to cathy@mentorcoach.com=================================================
CONTACT INFORMATION
=================================================
Ben J. Dean, Ph.D MentorCoach(tm)
Voice: 301-986-5688
Fax: 301-913-9447
Web: www.abdsurvivalguide.com
Web: www.mentorcoach.com(c)Copyright 2005 Ben J. Dean.
All rights reserved.