Making a decision to turn life over to a higher power is the third step in the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (or Narcotics Anonymous). Specifically, the step calls for participants to "make a decision to turn their will and lives over to the care of God as they understood Him." But you don't have to be Christian or ... Read More
Molly Lauroesch
Molly Lauroesch
Molly has over 5 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She grew up just outside of Washington, D.C. and has been living in the South Florida area for the past 8 years. She completed her Associates Degree at Palm Beach State College and is currently pursuing her Bachelors in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the University of Central Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring nature trails with her dog as well as taking trips to Walt Disney World with her husband.
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention: How It Works
You may have heard the word "mindfulness" so many times that you're not sure if it really means anything, and it's true that the concept has been overused in recent years. But here, we're going to be talking about the concept of mindfulness in the context of a strategy for long-term sobriety. A tactic called ... Read More
12 Principles (Virtues) of AA: A Guide to Recovery
What are the Twelve Principles of AA, and how do they work in recovery? A complete answer to this question begins with a quick history of how these principles originated, who developed them, and why. You'll then get to learn about each principle separately and what it means... The Principles of the Twelve Steps of ... Read More
Mental Health Tips for Pregnancy, from a Mom-to-Be in Recovery
I’ve been in long-term recovery for years. Being pregnant, on the other hand, is mind-blowingly new. That may be one reason people have asked me what it’s like to navigate the mental health challenges unique to pregnancy as someone in recovery. They seem to be asking, “How are you staying sane and sober through the ... Read More
How Achieving Work-Home Balance Improves Mental Health
Updated January 1st, 2022 Is it possible to balance work and family commitments? You’ve spent yet another day working late, missed your planned family dinner and may not be able to pick up your son from football practice. You’re tired, and the last thing you wanted to see was more talk from your ... 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
How to Celebrate a Loved One’s Sobriety Anniversary
It can be hard to know how to talk to or what to do for someone in recovery. If you have a loved one with a sobriety anniversary coming up, you may not know what you should do. Celebrating a loved one's sobriety can be challenging. On the one hand, this is a huge accomplishment, and you're very proud of what they've ... Read More
Dos and Don’ts When Sharing a Personal Recovery Story
Sharing your story is incredibly important — which is precisely why this concept is a crucial part of recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. When people share in AA or NA, they go over their addiction and what it was like, what happened and what it's like now. Sharing stories can help people bond with each other, ... Read More
