Everyone falls off the beaten path from time to time, and recovery is no exception. Most of the “down” moments in recovery give you a chance to identify what you need to change and what you need to continue emphasizing… Read More ›
Tag: Addiction Recovery
Your Ultimate Guide to Healthy Coping
Recovery is a magnificent process – an exploration of the self, a deeper connection with one’s inner fears and desires, and the rejoining of families and communities are part of what makes recovery so beautiful. At the heart of recovery… Read More ›
How Might My Family and Friends be Affected by My Addiction?
Addiction impacts not just the person who was directly affected, but friends and family as well. Unfortunately, with sobriety comes learning of the ways we have hurt our loved ones, and this can be painful to grasp. Resentment and regret… Read More ›
Three Requirements for Success in Recovery
Three requirements for success in recovery Whether you’re recovering from an addiction or mental illness, recovery is a critical time. Treatment and rehabilitation are stretches of time for you to hone in on your education about your disorder and how… Read More ›
What Are The Statistics on Relapse?
Here is an excerpt of a story that a woman shared about her recovery on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services website: “As much as it pains me to admit, I let that foundation slip away and relapsed with… Read More ›
Beliefs That Can Hold You Back in Recovery
“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford Perspective is everything in recovery – it’s a self-fulfilling prophecy, which makes it a very big deal. What makes one person successful and another… Read More ›
Why Does Addiction Cause People to Often Neglect Their Responsibilities?
As stated on “Tell Your Story,” an Australian website that allows people to express themselves, a man described his experience with an addiction. Here is an excerpt from his story: “Throughout my twenties and like many others I know, I… Read More ›
How Will My Social Life Change While I’m in Recovery?
Whether you’re about to enter treatment for a mental illness or addiction, many, if not all, aspects of your life will change. Don’t be frightened by this – change is what treatment is for, after all. You may have struggled… Read More ›
How Should I Go About Finding a Role Model in Recovery?
Recovery is a critical time to ground yourself and develop tools towards reaching your goals. Many people in recovery look towards others whom have been successful in recovery to propel them on their journey. They may look at a leader… Read More ›
How is Motivational Enhancement Therapy Related to the Stages of Change?
There are many different forms of treatment available, and both patients and therapists can work together to determine the best method, depending on the individual’s needs and learning style. Motivational enhancement therapy (MET) has proven to be very effective for… Read More ›