What In My Relationship Triggered Me?
The Gottman Institute is a good resource for couples dealing with addiction in their relationships. They aim to “reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships.” Loving someone with an addiction can be a difficult thing. Or, maybe you’re the one with an addiction and you […]
Happiness Versus Joy According To Brené Brown
Happiness (noun): a state of well-being and contentment; a pleasurable or satisfying experience Joy (noun): the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires; the expression or exhibition of such emotion The Merriam-Webster Dictionary describes happiness and joy as very similar things. In fact, they are […]
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
There are many forms of therapy out there for people dealing with substance use disorders. Certain therapies work for some people, while others might not. If you are struggling with finding “the right type of therapy,” it is important to try out different types. There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to […]
How Do I Set Daily Intentions?
The time right after you open your eyes and take the first breath in the morning is a sacred few moments. What we say to ourselves in this time sets up how our day will play out. Daily intentions are important things. By stating your intentions for the day, you are setting yourself up for […]
The Seven C’s Of Addiction
According to the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA), “1 in 4 children lives in a family with a parent addicted to drugs or alcohol.” Children can have an extremely hard time understanding and coping with a loved one’s addiction. It’s important for the child to know a few basic facts. The National Association […]
Healthy Coping Skills For Co-Occurring Disorders
Oftentimes when someone is dealing with a substance use disorder, they may very well be dealing with another mental health disorder. Mood and anxiety disorders are common in people dealing with substance use. Having a substance use disorder while also having depression or anxiety would qualify as having a co-occurring disorder. These dual diagnoses are […]
Can I Stay Sober Now that My Pet Died?
Anytime someone loses their beloved pet it will inevitably be a difficult time for them. Add trying to stay sober into the mix and you could find yourself in the risk of jeopardizing your recovery altogether, especially your emotional sobriety. Pets become a member of the family and the thought of having to go a […]
What Does “It Takes What It Takes” Mean?
Recovery has sayings and slogans that make people want to roll their eyes when they hear them over and over. What usually happens is that over time someone will have an ah-ha moment where they realize that annoying statement actually makes some sense to them. They finally get the drift of how the cliché will […]
How Long Should You Wait Before You Start Dating?
Most experts recommend that you have at least a year of sobriety before you start dating again. This can seem like an unbearably long time to some people. And relationships often form during treatment or 12-step meetings. However tempting these relationships might be, there are some very good reasons to hold off on romantic entanglements […]
Challenges Young Adults Face in Addiction Recovery
Every stage of life is different, with different opportunities and challenges. Addiction treatment is no exception. For most people struggling with a substance use disorder, the problem is not so much the substance as what’s going on in their lives. This makes context extremely important. Since life looks very different at different ages, it makes […]