We may have had goals and aspirations before struggling with substance abuse. However, we often learn more about ourselves as we go through recovery, and our vision for our lives may have changed. How do we decide where to go after treatment? How do we figure out if we still have the same goals as […]
Some people see hobbies as something to do to fill the time. They are meant to be enjoyed and don’t seem to have much impact beyond that. However, this view underestimates how much of a difference having a hobby can make. Hobbies can be a fantastic way to stay on track with recovery while improving […]
For many of us, recovery means we are starting our lives over. We may have lost some of our agency over what we did, how we behaved, where we lived, and who we shared our lives with. With this loss of control, we may have lacked any sense of stability. Without consciously realizing it, our […]
As kids, many of us had role models that we looked up to. Often, that person had the qualities we aspired to have as adults. Now in adulthood and newly in recovery, we can benefit greatly from finding a mentor. Building a relationship with someone who has been through treatment and has the qualities we […]
Substance use disorder (SUD) can affect anyone. Although different people can have different risk factors, there isn’t a specific type of background or personality required for someone to develop an addiction. SUD doesn’t discriminate, and those providing treatment mustn’t discriminate either. What Is Inclusivity? Many people have felt excluded at some point in their lives. […]
Life can come at us fast, especially if we are struggling with substance abuse. It can be easy to get caught up in the everyday routines that cause us stress. Various types of therapy can help us cope with and overcome our struggles, but one type of therapy we may be overlooking is ecotherapy. Benefits […]
Many of us were encouraged as children to keep a journal as a way to decompress from our days and express ourselves in a safe environment. As adults, many of us may forget that journaling can still be an incredible way to do those same things for ourselves. Journaling can relieve stress while allowing us […]
Prioritizing our mental health is a key ingredient in recovery. The way we view ourselves can have a big impact on how we succeed in life. We all can experience thoughts that are less than kind to who we are and what we do, but it is important to realize that they are just thoughts. […]
Sit and ponder how your life was before you used substances. What motivated you? What goals were you working towards? What goals had you already achieved? Now that you are on the other side of recovery, any of those things are possible. Just because some opportunities in your life may have been put on pause […]
Experiential therapy is a type of therapy that involves engaging in physical activities or experiences to treat mental health conditions. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which typically takes place in an office setting, experiential therapy sessions may occur in an art studio, a horse stable, or outdoors during a hike. The benefits of experiential therapy for […]
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