Instant gratification is everywhere in the world around us, except in recovery. Recovery is no overnight process, with a winding journey unique to each individual with several phases — detox, rehab, ongoing care, and sober living. Developing a strong patience… Read More ›
Category: Alcohol Addiction
Being Sober Doesn’t Have to Feel Alienating
It is common to feel like an outcast from your inner circle when you first enter treatment and recovery. The causes are varied. Perhaps loved ones also have alcohol or substance use disorders, or all your friends hang out in… Read More ›
Things to Do Instead of Drinking
One of the hardest things about getting sober initially is re-establishing all of our relationships with activities we once loved. Perhaps you had a weekly routine of going to the pub with your friends, or watching football games and drinking… Read More ›
Why Movement is So Important in Recovery
It is a well-known fact that physical activity is good for your body and your mind. In most holistic-based therapeutic approaches, such as Ayurveda or Chinese Medicine, movement practices are encouraged daily to nourish the whole being. Science has proven… Read More ›
Why Some Programs Don’t Work for Everyone
Recovery, healing, and re-discovering our happiest and healthiest selves is a very intimate and personal process. The idea that specific programs are effective for the majority of people going through similar experiences is not only untrue; it can be very… Read More ›
Tips for Facing the Holidays While Sober
The holiday season can be a joyful and loving, but also a confusing and sometimes challenging, time of year. For anyone newly in recovery, the season can feel particularly demanding. Navigating everyday life can feel difficult, let alone the holidays. … Read More ›
Three Daily Affirmations of Self-Love for Recovery
Humans are social creatures and we habitually seek out love and approval from others. While feeling loved by others is important, nothing is as important as the love you feel for yourself. Self-love may seem obvious to some. For others,… Read More ›
Hope for People Suffering from Mental Illness and Addiction
Let’s face it, 2020 has not been our year. Between the coronavirus, ongoing wildfires, and the deaths of George Floyd and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, it feels like we’re living in a poorly-scripted movie. Most of us have reached our wit’s… Read More ›
How to Apply Mindfulness to Process Addiction Therapy
Addiction doesn’t always involve substance abuse. Sometimes, people become addicted to self-defeating and risky behaviors, like gambling, shopping, or over-eating. This type of addiction is called “process addiction.” These behaviors are often developed during early childhood as a way of… Read More ›
Who Should Be in a Partial Hospitalization Program?
When it comes to addiction recovery, the number of diverse options available can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to know what your needs are, especially if you’re seeking help for the first time or have recently relapsed and are… Read More ›
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