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Why Highly Intelligent People with Education and Resources Struggle with Sobriety

Why Highly Intelligent People with Education and Resources Struggle with Sobriety

For many, it may seem counterintuitive: how can someone blessed with high intelligence, extensive education, and ample resources struggle with something as fundamental as sobriety? While generalizations cannot be made for everyone, Burning Tree Ranch understands that there are several factors to consider in understanding this paradoxical phenomenon. Specific Types of Addiction That Are More […]

What Is a Psychic Change and Why Is It Important?

What Is a Psychic Change and Why Is It Important?

Alcoholism is a devastating disease that destroys lives. It can be a very difficult process for those suffering from addiction and their families, but there are ways to recover and get your life back on track.  A psychic change is what’s needed in order to achieve recovery and live a sober lifestyle. The Big Book […]

How Euphoric Recall Leads to Relapse | Alcoholism and Addiction

Euphoric Recall Addiction

Euphoric recall has been studied by researchers for years, and many believe it is a leading cause of relapse.  Alcoholism and addiction are chronic diseases. This means addiction and alcoholism is incurable, constant, and persistent. In other words, if you stop treating your addiction, relapse is inevitable.  Chronic alcoholism can’t be cured by knowledge or […]

FOLLOWING THROUGH WITH SOBRIETY TAKES FAITH

Say you take a walk on a hiking trail. You bring some snacks and a bottle of water.  You’re only planning to be out for a couple of hours and go home, but you see another trail, that leads you to another trail, that leads you up the side of a mountain.  You keep pushing […]

7 Reasons to Find a Sponsor in Recovery

7 Reasons to Find a Sponsor in Recovery

The concept of a sobriety sponsor has been popularized through Alcoholics Anonymous and many references to the 12-step-program made in popular culture.  If you are considering entering a treatment program for the first time, or returning to treatment after relapse, you may be wondering if it is the right time for you to seek a […]

How Impulse Control Fits into Addiction Recovery

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Once we’re on the path towards recovery, we’re able to start learning of the many ways addiction affects our mind, body and spirit. When addiction is active, we’re more likely to say and do things that we wouldn’t otherwise do when we’re sober. For example, we may lie to loved ones about our substance abuse, […]

KRISTINA ROBERTSON, LMSW, LCDC

KRISTINA ROBERTSON

LMSW, LCDC | Counselor
Kristina Robertson serves as Counselor at Burning Tree Ranch. Holding both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Work, Kristina’s greatest joy is “watching our clients learn to love themselves again.” An avid equestrian, mother to twenty-one horses, and all-around animal lover, Kristina serves as a bright shining example of long-term recovery in action. Her commitment to whole person health: mental, physical, emotional and spiritual makes her an invaluable member of the Burning Tree Ranch clinical team. As a distinguished Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Zeta member, Kristina believes deeply in each client’s pursuit of becoming their best selves.

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