Getting others to re-examine their dysfunctional behavior by reducing or neutralizing their resistance to change can be quite challenging—at times, daunting. And so, if we're to prompt others to look ...

Dear Dr. Dobson: My husband drinks excessively. Aside from getting help for my family, what should I do specifically for him? How on earth am I going to get him to go to Alcoholics Anonymous or some ...

A reader wants to confront her sister over her behavior but does not know how to do it. Dear Abby: My father died by suicide three years ago. My sister, who was initially supportive, later ...

Dear Eric: I have an alcoholic neighbor with whom I am friendly. We do minor favors for each other. I am aware that he drinks and drives home from a nearby bar, which I have issues about. He drives a ...