Life Management Resources

Life Management Resources Life Management Resources is an Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment center in Plano, Texas and Online across the State

LMR is an Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Facility serving Patients in the Collin, Dallas, Rockwall, Grayson, and Hunt Counties since 1999. We serve patient needs in our Online Programming anywhere in Texas. We offer both an Intensive Outpatient Program and a Supportive Outpatient Program. We are in-network with most major insurance companies. For more detailed information about our program, visit our website at www.lifemanagementresources.com or www.onlinerecovery.us

03/23/2025

We are so lucky to get to work with great clients all the time but our staff is also what makes us special! Crystal is our Insurance Coordinator. She has worked with us for 15 years and is such a blessing to us! It also happens to be her birthday tomorrow! Wish her a happy birthday and thank you Crystal for being such an important part of our LMR family!

12/23/2024

Our offices will close at 10:30 in Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas Day. We will reopen Thursday, December 26 at 9:00 am. Enjoy a safe and sober Holiday!

Give us a call 972-985-7565 we want to help. We offer online Intensive Outpatient Programs - start today.
01/08/2024

Give us a call 972-985-7565 we want to help. We offer online Intensive Outpatient Programs - start today.

12/16/2023

The Importance of Seeking Help for Alcoholism: A Path to Recovery and Renewal

Introduction

Alcoholism is a serious and complex disease that affects millions of individuals and their loved ones worldwide. It can have devastating consequences on physical health, relationships, and overall well-being. However, amidst the challenges, there is hope. Seeking help for alcoholism is not only essential but also a courageous step towards recovery and a chance for a renewed life. In this article, we will explore the importance of getting help for alcoholism and the positive impact it can have on individuals and their journey to sobriety.

Breaking the Cycle of Addiction

One of the primary reasons why seeking help for alcoholism is crucial is because it allows individuals to break the cycle of addiction. Alcoholism is characterized by a compulsive need to consume alcohol, despite the negative consequences it brings. By reaching out for assistance, individuals can access the necessary support systems and resources to overcome the physical, psychological, and emotional dependence on alcohol.

Professional Guidance and Treatment

Seeking help for alcoholism provides access to professional guidance and treatment options that are specifically tailored to address the complexities of addiction. Alcoholism treatment programs, such as detoxification, counseling, therapy, and support groups, offer individuals the tools and strategies necessary to manage cravings, cope with triggers, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. With the help of trained professionals, individuals can gain valuable insights into the root causes of their addiction and develop personalized plans for long-term recovery.

Supportive Network and Understanding Community

Recovery from alcoholism can be challenging and overwhelming, but seeking help opens the door to a supportive network and an understanding community. Support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals can share their experiences, receive encouragement, and learn from others who have successfully overcome alcoholism. The sense of belonging and camaraderie found in these groups can be instrumental in maintaining sobriety and preventing relapse.

Restoring Physical and Mental Health

Alcoholism takes a toll on both physical and mental health. Seeking help allows individuals to address the damaging effects of alcohol on their bodies and minds. With professional guidance, individuals can embark on a journey of physical healing through detoxification and medical intervention. Additionally, therapy and counseling sessions can help individuals address the underlying emotional and psychological issues that contribute to alcoholism, enabling them to develop healthier coping mechanisms and improve their overall mental well-being.

Rebuilding Relationships

Alcoholism often strains and damages relationships with family, friends, and loved ones. Seeking help for alcoholism offers individuals an opportunity to repair and rebuild these relationships. Through therapy and counseling, individuals can learn effective communication skills, rebuild trust, and make amends for past behaviors. Family support programs also provide education and guidance to loved ones, fostering understanding, forgiveness, and a collective commitment to the recovery process.

A Life of Freedom and Fulfillment

The decision to seek help for alcoholism is a powerful declaration of self-worth and a commitment to living a life of freedom and fulfillment. Recovery opens the door to newfound opportunities, personal growth, and the ability to pursue dreams and aspirations that may have been overshadowed by addiction. By breaking free from the chains of alcoholism, individuals can rediscover their true selves and embrace a future filled with purpose, joy, and healthier choices.

Conclusion

Seeking help for alcoholism is not a sign of weakness, but rather an act of strength and self-care. It is a vital step towards breaking the cycle of addiction, restoring physical and mental health, rebuilding relationships, and ultimately leading to a life of freedom and fulfillment. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcoholism, remember that help is available, and recovery is possible. Reach out, embrace the support, and embark on a journey towards a brighter and sober future.

11/22/2023

God of Graciousness, God of Compassion,
God of Caring.......
On this day of Thanksgiving, I offer my complete thanksgiving You have honored us to be a part of in bringing restoration to those suffering from the horrors of addiction this year.
Yet, our help falls very short of what I would hope we could do. There are so many, everywhere, in every family, every community still suffering – along with their families who suffer with them, hoping, praying, pleading for their time to come for healing.
Only you can lift the scales from their eyes. Only you can let them see the brightness of your Glory. Only you can enable them to see the sunlight of Your Spirit.
Please extend your compassion, your wisdom, and your encouragement to those suffering to reach out, just for a moment, and see if the life you gave them can be regained and recovered. Then may they too, fall on their knees and give Thanksgiving for what they have so mercifully received.
-Dr. Hansen

05/01/2023

May is Mental Health Month
It is wonderful that we have dedicated a month to increasing awareness of the many issues that millions of Americans suffer from on a daily basis.

It has been 50 years since I met with my first mental health case, an alcoholic with a variety of mental health issues. He was sitting in front of a diner in St. Louis asking for money. I took him into the diner, and we had a nice sandwich, iced tea, and about two hours of conversation. I was moved by his story of family dysfunction, job dysfunction, and an attempt at service in the military. Being a postgraduate student, I lacked the knowledge or resources to be of much help to him at that time although I did meet with him whenever I saw him again. Then one day he wasn’t there. I always feared to find out what happened to him.

Since that time, in my practice as an addiction psychologist, I have worked with over 20,000 people suffering from virtually every form of mental illness. Treatment has improved greatly, protocols are better, education is better, and medications have been discovered to improve lives.

On the treatment side, there has been great improvement. Society wise I don’t believe we have made much progress. Mental health patients are seen as “crazy”, laughed at, gossiped about, and shunned by people. People who behave differently from us are referred to as “schizos.” Addicts and alcoholics, a group of 41 million Americans, are still looked down upon, mistreated in the social setting, terminated from jobs, forced out of their families, and looked down upon by society. There is little attempt made to understand.

My daughter has had breast cancer, the full deal, chemo, surgery, and every medication known. Her disease has prompted every group from every corner of society to reach out to her, to shower her with love, prayers, support, and encouragement. Neighbors, friends, and even people she has never met have supported her. It’s a disease. It’s a disease. She will survive because of the genius of modern medicine and the overwhelming support she has received, and her strong will to overcome adversity. She’s not referred to as a “cancer.” She is a human being.

Others who have the disease of alcoholism are far from being the recipient of the support, kindness, and love that she received. They are pushed away, ridiculed, and looked upon as third-class citizens. But…It's a disease. It’s a disease. An alcoholic or addict suffers and has no more control over its onset than a person with breast cancer. Too many still believe in the “choice” theory.

We need to learn to be understanding. As Bob Dylan told us, “Don’t criticize what you can’t understand.” During this month coming up, read about mental health, read about depression, and addiction. Become informed. If we all do this our society will begin to embrace those members of our family, our neighborhood, our workplace, our church, our world.

02/01/2023

Congratulations to our IOP Online Group Therapy patients. Monday and Tuesday evenings, with ice, sleet, and hazardous conditions, were at home with a warm cup of coffee working on their recovery. 95% attendance. Such a serious group, thank you for your dedication. Online programs are the best. Dr. Fred

12/13/2022

One of my dear former patients lifts my heart each day with his positive outlook on a life of sobriety.

So, I had a dream last night that I went back out and drank. I mean...I woke up going "Oh s**t!". In the dream...it was after the drinking. It was the aftermath. That's typical of the drinking dreams I've had over the years. Not the actual drunk...but the destruction it causes. I woke up this morning thanking God for my sobriety. I had this small voice in my head that was saying..."Remember what's important". If I give away my sobriety and drink again....my experience is that I will lose everything. Job, relationships, health...the list goes on and on. If I drink, I don't stand a chance.
Okay...let me do this...I thank God for this day and another chance at it. It's a great day to be sober. It just is. They are not all good days. But they are all great days to be sober.
Kind of a sobering (pun intended) way to begin my day today. Looks like work may have leveled off for now.

Our new therapist asking the question, “what seems to be the problem?“
07/27/2022

Our new therapist asking the question, “what seems to be the problem?“

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07/14/2022

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07/13/2022

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5068 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 134
Plano, TX
75093

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Monday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

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We are now serving patients anywhere via our telehealth program. You don’t have to leave home to get the best help in America. Call us today, get help today!

LMR is an Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Facility serving Patients in the Collin, Dallas, Rockwall, Grayson and Hunt Counties since 1999. We offer both an Intensive Outpatient Program and a Supportive Outpatient Program that are holistic in approach. While we assist patients in learning triggers and help them develop healthy coping skills in over fifteen areas of life, we approach addiction as a primary disease which means our focus is not totally on the symptoms of current use but on the underlying pathology of addiction, the actual reason we use in the first place. This is a difficult process, but the result is that we take away the power the addiction has over us and we can live a life of freedom and joyfulness. Our counselors are fully trained in the use of trauma approaches and dealing with the effects of post-trauma difficulties.

Our programs are available in our Treatment Facility in Plano or Online at Online Recovery, www.onlinerecovery.us. This venue offers specialized treatment programs for nurses, school teachers and lawyers in addition to an open group for all others.

We are in-network with most major insurance companies. For more detailed information about our program, visit our website at www.lifemanagementresources.com