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Addiction Recovery Series 2: Holding Space for Recovery During the Upcoming Holiday Season

Addiction Recovery Series 2: Holding Space for Recovery During the Upcoming Holiday Season

It is easy to get overwhelmed by the holiday season, especially when you are in recovery and trying to remain sober. However, there are many things that you can do to mentally and emotionally prepare yourself for the challenge of staying sober! Just remember to give yourself grace, use your sober safety tools, have a sober safety plan in place and remember to have fun.

Addiction Recovery Series 1: Types of Addiction Treatment

Addiction Recovery Series 1: Types of Addiction Treatment

Finding an effective path for you requires one to take space to understand the options that are available to you. Learning about the different types of addiction treatment is the first step in understanding what is going to work best for you!

Practicing Mindfulness in the Midst of a Global Pandemic By: Amanda Kurpit, MSW, LSW

Practicing Mindfulness in the Midst of a Global Pandemic  By: Amanda Kurpit, MSW, LSW

During a crisis our bodies go into fight or flight mode (stock up on as much toilet paper as possible!) and we may experience emotions such as anxiety and fear. Yes, the COVID-19 crisis is scary and unknown. Yes, social distancing is a necessity and we must isolate ourselves from almost every part of our lives. Not fun. Now what? How do we get though the present moment while making it tolerable? How do we accept what is without resisting what is?

What is Substance Abuse Counseling? by Stella Kimbrough

What is Substance Abuse Counseling? by Stella Kimbrough

The aim of substance abuse counseling is to help make your life better, rather than just suppressing substance use. Through substance abuse counseling, you and your therapist can explore ways in which your life without substances can become better than your life with substances.

4 Things to Consider When Wondering If You Struggle With Addiction

4 Things to Consider When Wondering If You Struggle With Addiction

Questions to consider in determining the extent of your substance use.

What is Substance Addiction? By Stella Kimbrough

What is Substance Addiction? By Stella Kimbrough

Sometimes when people think of substance addiction, they imagine extreme compulsive and habitual use of substances that results in severe negative consequences. Substance addiction, however, can look different from person to person.

Addiction Recovery - 3 Facts

Addiction Recovery - 3 Facts

Recovery from an addiction can be extremely difficult and uncomfortable. A lack of hope and feeling of being trapped can feel overwhelming. It can be helpful to seek outside help from an addictions counselor to navigate the long and difficult road to recovery.