Abstinence Coaching

Why Abstinence Coaching is so unique

1. Dr. Kern is not trying to sell you anything. He is not an employee of any treatment center or rehab facility. He is a certified addictions specialist with a private practice based on Los Angeles. He is only interested in what will work best for you. He is your information broker about alcohol and drug addiction treatment tools, whether those tools are behavior modification skills, effective medications, or referrals to the best in-patient or out-patient facilities in your area. ...your information broker about non-AA addiction treatment options

   He spreads out a wide variety of treatment tools in front of you and explains the pro's and con's of each tool. You are then able to make an informed decision about which behavior management tools fit in better with your personality, your addictions, and your specific behavior goals.

2. You will be talking confidentially to Dr. Marc F. Kern, one of the nation's leading experts on addictions and alternative, non-AA approaches to alcohol and drug problems.

   With over 100 media appearances, including Larry King Live, 20/20, and The Edge with Paula Zahn, Dr. Kern is recognized as the first expert to call when the subject is non-12-step, alternative treatment approaches for addictions (Dr. Kern in the Media).

3. Dr. Kern is a true pioneer in his field. His depth of knowledge and clinical experience with non-12-step treatment approaches are unique and unmatched by other professionals or treatment facilities in the United States.

   Over 30 years ago, after Alcoholics Anonymous failed to help him in his own struggles with addictions, he began a personal search for alternative solutions. Even though he was an architect, he went back to college and earned his Ph.D. in Psychology and certifications in the specialty of addiction treatment. Over the years, as his research uncovered more and more surprising evidence, Dr. Kern became a passionate and outspoken advocate for alternative treatment approaches.

4. Every day Dr. Kern studies the latest news and information in professional journals, reports and articles.

   His constant monitoring of treatment trends and breakthroughs guarantees that you will receive up-to-date information about cutting-edge tools for managing your excessive behaviors. You will learn about the best behavior-modification techniques to help you manage the challenges of the days ahead, special medications that reduce cravings, important differences among inpatient and outpatient treatment centers and helpful support groups that aren't based on the A.A. philosophy.

5. Your confidence and self-esteem will increase with every Abstinence Coaching session.

   Instead of feeling guilty, helpless, and hopeless, you will begin to see that you already have the power inside of you to change your self-destructive behaviors. You just need help focusing on what matters most to you, guidance on where to look for the best resources and how to orchestrate these resources into a practical, action plan for changing your life. This is exactly what you will accomplish in one hour.

   You will realize that you aren't "diseased", and you don't need to depend on a group of strangers to stay sober. You can do it yourself, equipped with the proper behavior management tools and skills.

6. Schedule coaching sessions when you think you need them.

   Some of Dr. Kern's clients choose to meet on a regular basis, while others make appointments on an as-needed basis. It's entirely up to you. There is no minimum amount of sessions to attend and no contracts to sign. You are in charge of your treatment plan.

Next Step:

Is Abstinence Coaching the right choice for you? Find out when you schedule a private and confidential Bridging Session (Bridging Session) with Dr. Kern.

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