If you have spent a great deal of your life living in fear, expecting the worst to happen, and doubting that you can achieve your goals, beginning to shift your mindset can be tricky. While you may sometimes doubt yourself… Read More ›
Category: Recovery
How Can Neurofeedback Therapy Help Me?
For those who suffer from a mental health condition or emotional sources of pain, neurofeedback therapy— a type of biofeedback  — can be used to train your brain to self-regulate, helping you to stay calm and focussed. This type of… Read More ›
Ways to Be Creative During Recovery
Creativity is vital to your holistic wellness and being creative can help you during your recovery. Popular to contrary belief, there are many ways to be creative outside of traditional drawing, coloring, and painting. Whether you consider yourself to be… Read More ›
How Writing Can Help Your Recovery
Writing can be an excellent practice during your recovery journey. It provides time for introspection and self-reflection, cultivating self-awareness and self-honesty. One of the best parts of writing is that you do not have to actually be a writer to… Read More ›
What Not to Say to Someone in Recovery
It is quite common for loved ones to feel the need to provide support during the recovery process. While many inquiries and remarks are helpful, others might harm the rehabilitation process. Although you are concerned for that person, you should… Read More ›
Embracing Psychodrama to Explore Perspectives in Recovery
Overcoming addiction is a complicated internal battle that requires great emotional fortitude to effectively address. However, even the act of confronting one’s deeper feelings and behaviors can be an incredibly difficult barrier to overcome. Presenting those in recovery with an… Read More ›
Navigating the Stages of Change and Taking Achievable Steps Towards Success
It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the plethora of changes throughout your recovery journey. Tackling all facets of addiction and recovery at once can be intimidating. Doing so can lead to stress and may even cause feelings of resistance… Read More ›
Why Am I Not Happy After Quitting Drugs?
If you are suffering from a substance use disorder and have opted to get healthy, you should be proud of yourself for making such a difficult and courageous decision. However, many people report feeling bored, uninspired, or sad after quitting… Read More ›
Defining Enabling and Learning to Help More Than Hurt
Addiction is a complicated disease, and those that suffer from addiction are faced with challenges on a daily basis. However, one’s family, friends, and loved ones can also be profoundly affected. While it is tempting for supports to jump in… Read More ›
Creating a Meaningful Career Path Post-Addiction
Every year, many people miss work to attend addiction recovery therapies. However, post-treatment, they are expected to return to work. This is important for them as well, not just for a source of income but for their social standing and… Read More ›