Author: Dr. Barek Sharif, LMFT

Dr. Sharif is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who joined 449 Recovery in 2020 and oversees clinical operations as the Chief Clinical Officer. He earned his B.A. in Psychology and M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University and completed his Doctor of Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology. Since 2011, Dr. Sharif has been dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from co-occurring disorders, including mental health, relational, and substance use challenges. He has led workshops on family dynamics, attachment injuries, spirituality in sobriety, and the impact of trauma on relationships.

How Does the Peter Pan Syndrome Affect the Risk of Substance Abuse?

Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. Considering how challenging adulthood can be, avoiding grown-up responsibilities might seem great. However, Peter Pan syndrome comes with a variety of issues. One of these unfortunately is an increased risk of substance abuse. Peter Pan Syndrome Also called failure to launch, Peter Pan syndrome is basically persistent […]

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Can a Chiropractic Adjustment Improve Your Recovery?

Addiction is a disease that impacts how our brains function. In recovery, we must address the physical components of addiction with detoxification and abstinence along with the choices we make daily. People who are interested in incorporating complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into their recovery may want to consider chiropractic care. Chiropractic care is a […]

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What Are Coping Behaviors and Where Do They Come From?

Coping behaviors are normal and voluntary actions that we use to change how we feel in a situation. In particular, they help us manage or tolerate stressful situations. They can help us manage both internal and external stress. Coping is generally categorized into four main types: Problem-focused: Addressing a distressing problem Emotion-focused: Efforts to reduce […]

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