When was the last time you made a decision? Did you know that psychologists believe we make thousands of decisions in a single day? Some of them have a lasting impact on our lives—like marriage and major purchases—while others are trivial. Some of the choices we make turn out well, while others end … [Read more...] aboutThe Psychology behind Bad Decisions
CBI
Introducing the CBI Program
Absolute Advocacy is excited to announce the addition of a CBI Program to our services. CBI stands for Cognitive Behavioral Intervention. CBIs refer to interventions designed to change long-term behavior, and the benefits of this program are far reaching for our clients and our community. The … [Read more...] aboutIntroducing the CBI Program
Shoplifting and Cognitive Behavior
Why do people steal? Ponder that question for a moment. If you’re like most people, you will immediately think the best by equating a person’s act of theft with a need; hunger drove them to steal food or a lack of clothing caused them to shoplift a set of clothes. Sometimes the motive behind … [Read more...] aboutShoplifting and Cognitive Behavior