Addiction Captures Amy Winehouse
Addiction captured another talented artist today, Amy Winehouse. The death of a young artist with so much potential for a bright future is heartbreaking. However, how do you help someone who is on a path of self-destruction under the influence of drugs and alcohol? The initial answer is that an addict MUST possess a strong desire to help themselves.... Read the rest of the Story ⇒
Band Dynamics with Wayne Kramer from the MC5
March 25, 2011 by Jodi Milstein
Filed under Addiction, Band Dynamics, Music, Musician
Detroit native Wayne Kramer was a founding member and guitarist of the revolutionary band the MC5, which came from the same Detroit music scene that produced The Stooges, KISS, and Ted Nugent. With co-guitarist Fred Sonic Smith, Kramer’s aggressive, noisy style on the band’s 1969 debut, Kick Out The Jams, became a landmark in the evolution... Read the rest of the Story ⇒
Band Dynamics – Coping with Addiction
February 27, 2011 by Jodi Milstein
Filed under Addiction, Band Dynamics
Albert Hammond Jr: “I was hardcore junkie”
The guitarist is known for being in rock band The Strokes, but has also released two records on his own. His last offering ¿Cómo Te Llama? hit stores in 2008, but memories of it are mixed for Albert.
He was taking drugs at the time it was recorded and his addiction has affected his relationships... Read the rest of the Story ⇒
Taking Care of Your Voice
February 14, 2011 by Jodi Milstein
Filed under Singer, Voice
Tips to Prevent Voice Problems
Limit your intake of drinks that include alcohol or caffeine. These act as diuretics (substances that increase urination) and cause the body to lose water. This loss of fluids dries out the voice. Alcohol also irritates the mucous membranes that line the throat.
Drink plenty of water. Six to eight glasses a day is... Read the rest of the Story ⇒
Past, Present, Future
February 1, 2011 by Jodi Milstein
Filed under Awareness, Living well
Past. Present. Future.
What thoughts, images or memories come to mind when you read the three words above?
Which of the above words resonates most with you?
Are you reminded of an experience in your past?
Do you think of an experience you are going though right now in the present?
Do you envision something new in your future?
Without a doubt, there... Read the rest of the Story ⇒
How to Overcome Self Injury
January 17, 2011 by Jodi Milstein
Filed under Self Harm, Self Injury
“How to Overcome Self Injury” by Associate Content from Yahoo! Please click on title or the image to read an article I was interviewed for on Self Injury. Read More →
As a Clinical Member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), Jodi Milstein, LMFT meets and exceeds the professional and ethical standards as set forth by her peers and professional licensing board.