Alcoholics Anonymous is one of the many tools available to individuals recovering from substance abuse. It provides an opportunity to interact with others who are experiencing the same thing you are, right in the trenches with you. AA is a large organization, with more than 115,000 groups around the world. It’s been ... Read More
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Does Therapy Actually Help Mental Health?
Most people's conception and opinion of mental health "therapy" happen in the theoretical plane. People with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety will see their peers get success from one type of therapy or another and either decide to try it themselves or not. The people who decide not to seek therapy ... Read More
5 Benefits of Self-Care for Mothers in Recovery
As a mother in recovery, I have had quite the experience of raising two beautiful children while also working a full-time job and maintaining my sobriety. Recovery is full of ups and downs for all of us, and especially adventurous for the mothers in recovery. By nature, mothers are often nurturing, compassionate ... Read More
How to Break a Bad Habit That’s Preventing a Better Life in 2020
Maybe you're thinking right now about making new commitments and resolutions for the New Year. If so, you're likely to spend some time putting together a list of new habits you want to adopt and old habits you want to break, such as addictive behaviors. This is the Time of Year For Self-Reflection and Setting ... Read More
Building Your Resume in Recovery
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
How to Set Manageable Mental Health Goals in 2020
With the New Year ahead, it's time to consider 2020 heath goals. Many people set weight loss goals or promise to be more organized in the months to come. Mental health goals could be just what you need to make a comprehensive change in the new year. Acknowledge that you have these goals. Having a plan to manage ... Read More
Is Too Much Screen-Time Affecting Your Mental Health
How much time do you spend in front of screens each day? The average screen time, by age, can be surprising for most people. People spend numerous hours each day in front of smartphones, laptops, tablets and other devices for school, work, and recreation. Most people feel some guilt about the amount of time they spend ... Read More
5 Tips to Help Navigate Early Recovery
Many people say the first year is the most important and I would have to agree. The first year of recovery is when we are most vulnerable but also where we get the opportunity to lay down the foundation for our new, sober lives. Looking back at the first year of my sobriety, I realize that hindsight really is 20/20. ... Read More
