In the December 2022 issues of CenLA Focus magazine, Shirley and Loren Ryland co-wrote an article about the difficulties of staying sober during the holidays. They share some healthy ways to refrain or reduce drinking such as: -offering and drinking mocktails at holiday parties -planning…
Shirley Ryland, founder of Alexandria Counseling, was featured in the CenLA Focus in November 2022. She shared about “Hope in the Face of Addiction.” Shirley writes: “The key is to acknowledge that there could be a problem … then seek out the help of a…
Shirley Ryland, founder of Alexandria Counseling, wrote an article in the CenLA Focus magazine about helping others who are addicted to alcohol or drugs. Shirley shares examples of behavioral signs of addiction, including: -Secretive or dishonest behavior -Withdrawing from responsibility and socializing -Poor performance at…