You’re working through recovery and feeling empowered by all that you’ve learned about substance abuse and mental health. Now, you’re working towards getting back into the workforce, a logical step in the progression of your treatment. How do you complete a resume for returning to work if there are big gaps in it from ... 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.
Setting Realistic Goals After Rehab
After rehab, it's easy to feel like the world is your oyster. However, getting sober and staying sober isn't as easy as it sounds. It's easy to imagine all of the things you will accomplish — landing a dream job at a prestigious company, getting married to the partner of your dreams or starting a family — now that ... Read More
How to Stay Sober in College and Have Fun
You want to know how to be sober in college. Whether or not you’ve used drugs or alcohol before, you recognize that education, and your future, probably don't mix well with the use of substances. Yet it can seem like you’re going to miss out on a lot of experiences if you aren’t partying every weekend. Is it ... Read More
A Loved One’s Guide to Healthy Communication with an Addict
It’s not easy to watch a loved one continue to use drugs or alcohol when it's very obvious to you that it’s destroying their life. You know they can turn things around if they just stopped using. You may be tired of picking up the pieces and managing life on your own. Having healthy communication skills in a ... Read More
Setting and Keeping Healthy Boundaries: A Roadmap for Those Who Love Someone with an Addiction
There’s nothing you want more than for your loved one’s addiction to just go away. You want to shield them from the consequences of their actions, provide them with the tools to get healthy, and then move on with your lives. Although that’s not easy to do, setting healthy boundaries is a critical step for your loved ... Read More
What Are the Differences Between Religion and Spirituality in Recovery?
A component of the 12-step program is relying on a higher power for support and guidance. This fact of the 12-steps creates the perception it's dependent on 'becoming religious', that's an instant turnoff for many. Not does it imply judgment and self-criticism, many people have negative past experiences with religion. ... Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to the Non-Alcoholic Nightclub Scene for Anyone in Recovery
Sitting down at your computer, opening a search engine and inputting "sober bars near me" might seem counterintuitive, but, in fact, locations with this exact premise are growing in popularity. You might be asking, "How can you have a bar without alcohol?" It's a good question, and one we're attempting to answer for ... Read More
How Addiction Impacts the Family: The Stages of Progression
Addiction doesn't discriminate, and having a cohesive, loving family background doesn't exclude someone from becoming an addict. While it can be difficult to understand how someone ends up in the throes of addiction with such a positive and supportive family or how a family can end up in the place of cutting the addict ... Read More
