Dating in Recovery
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, where couples will plan sweet dates and post their loving messages on social media. But what about those in recovery… When [...]
Releasing Shame in Relapse
Individuals struggling with Substance Use Disorder experience intense feelings of guilt and shame. In recovery these feelings are worked through in treatment, therapy, and 12 step programs. But [...]
5 Meditations for Recovery
Meditation has been used for thousands of years as both a spiritual practice and according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, meditation is a mind-body [...]
The Whole Family Needs Support – Meg’s Story
I never saw this part of my life coming. In 2011 I was a teacher, and Chris came in to speak to the students at the high [...]
Dealing with Boredom in Early Sobriety
Boredom is part of everyone's life, but it can be precarious for someone in early recovery from substance use. People who are newly sober find themselves with more time [...]
All About Relapse – What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What To Do
First Demi Lovato relapsed, and now Ben Affleck. Relapse is all over the news these days, and while there is a lot of media attention to the more sordid side [...]