During the early stages of recovery, most people are highly motivated to stay sober. However, maintaining sobriety is a psychologically and physically demanding endeavor. Sustaining your motivation is key to staying committed to your recovery. However, as time passes, your motivation levels could quickly decrease, ultimately increasing the chances of relapse. This post offers you…
When undergoing addiction treatment, your doctor will likely provide a number of different ways you can go about treatment. Often times they will offer holistic therapies and treatment. But they will typically suggest going with evidence-based practices. Utilizing evidence-based treatment for addiction is an approach that is gaining popularity. Evidence-Based Practice, also known as EBP,…
As a component of your recovery, you may begin receiving individual counseling from a therapist. One of the techniques your therapist might employ is motivational interviewing, which is useful in helping people with addictions to move from a state of uncertainty into a state of action. This is accomplished by helping you to identify and…
As you begin to thrive in recovery, a whole new world is unfolding before you. Living life to the fullest is now a reality, instead of a gift only bestowed on “other people.” Your future is now. It’s important that you celebrate your successes and your milestones in recovery. You’ve begun to make deep connections…
Recovery isn’t a solitary venture. It’s a group effort shared by everyone with a stake in your recovery. It’s a group effort that you have to lead because you are the person with the most at stake. The road to recovery is a long and challenging process. It is best to have a support system…
Life Coaching has exploded as a popular way for individuals to create the life of their dreams. Whether you want to write the great American novel, increase your income from 6 to 7 figures, or meet your soul mate, there are coaches ready and willing to help. Olympic athletes use coaches. Successful CEOs have used…
Meditation and mindfulness are increasing in popularity in the West. People find comfort in treatment in a variety of ways. You may be new to meditation and wondering why you should build a meditation practice. People have been meditating for thousands of years. It’s a way to move beyond the busy thoughts and into being…
When you complete your time at an addiction recovery program, it is not uncommon for people to be unsure of where they will end up next. Many people risk returning home to an environment that puts them at high risk for a relapse. A common next step after completing rehab is to enter into transitional…
Addiction Recovery is a process. It can take a few weeks or a few months. During your recovery, it is important to stay motivated throughout your time in rehab. Losing motivation can cause you to undo your progress and cause a relapse. In order to stay focused on getting better, it is helpful to set…
When struggling with addiction, I thought the hardest thing I would ever do was to take those first steps to recovery. I had an anxiety attack on my way to rehab. I just kept telling myself that it had to get better from there, that having hit my lowest point in my life, I had…