When it comes to sleep, we each have our particular preferences. We might insist on a certain side of the bed. We might require total darkness or a certain thread count for sheets. In some beds, cats and dogs are welcome; in others, not so much. Our preferences also impact when we go to sleep and how long we sleep. ... Read More
Life in Recovery
After treatment, many of the guards that were in place are gone and you may find the old factors contributing to your mental state or substance use creeping back. Along with our clinical services and alumni program, we’re dedicated to equipping our patients with the tools to maintain long-term health. In this section, we provide further tips and advice on living your best life in your best health.
Night Owl or Early Bird? The Mental Health Significance
Dean and Oscar: The Inspirational Story of a Man and His Dog
The “First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award” is now in its second year and accepting applications, so we wanted to update you on the original therapy dog team that made it all possible: veteran firefighter Dean Moreno and his yellow lab Oscar. The pair has been supporting first responders and their community of ... Read More
Making Amends: How to Approach Step 9 AA… and When Not To
A 12-step program fosters long-term recovery through spirituality, growth, and accountability. Each step presents challenges that encourage change in mindset and behavior. Mutual Aid, peer led support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous guide members to work through these steps to maintain sobriety and help ... Read More
5 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude in Recovery
"Practice gratitude" is one of those platitudes that seems like it belongs in script on a wall next to Live, Laugh, Love. And while it may sound a bit "hippie" and spiritual, learning how to practice gratitude is strongly encouraged by most therapists and counselors. In fact, one study revealed that nurses who ... Read More
How to Address Your Biggest Fear In Recovery
Fear in Addiction Recovery Is fear of being sober a real thing? As you work through the detox process, you can start to feel the overwhelming frustration and anxiety build around being sober. Post-detox, you may have a wide range of emotions flooding your mind. You're likely also to start feeling the stress build, ... Read More
5 Worst Gifts to Give Someone in Recovery (and What to Give Instead)
If you struggle with finding the perfect gift for someone, you're not alone! For someone in recovery, though, this would be a pretty unthoughtful gift! We've put together a list of some of the most problematic gifts you could give someone in recovery, why you should think twice about them, and some better ... Read More
Singer Robbie Williams Reveals His Mental Health Struggles
Robbie Williams, an icon in the UK, is also famous globally, with more than 70 million records sold. His career shot off to an amazing start at only 16 years old when he became the singer for the boy band Take That. After five years and six chart-topping singles, Williams went on to pursue a highly successful solo ... Read More
6 Mental Health Benefits of Gym Life
When you picture a healthy, well-rounded person who has their life together, you probably imagine someone who works out regularly and sticks to a healthy diet. Common advice when facing depression or a significant life change is to "hit the gym" to improve your mood. But is the culture around gym life healthy? And, is ... Read More
