by Dana Hinders | Aug 16, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Mindfulness refers to the practice of living in the moment, without judgment or anticipation. It sounds simple, but people in recovery from substance use disorders often struggle to quiet their thoughts long enough to experience the benefits. This is why a growing...
by Dana Hinders | Jul 19, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Recovery is a time of new beginnings. For many people, volunteering offers a way to build a positive sober identity while helping those in need. Benefits of Volunteering Some of the potential benefits you may experience by making volunteer work a part of your sober...
by Dana Hinders | Jun 22, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Promoting a lasting recovery involves more than just abstaining from addictive substances. To build the foundation for sobriety, you need to heal your mind, body, and spirit. Part of this process will involve looking at how your diet affects your mood and your ability...
by Dana Hinders | Apr 20, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Your addiction story doesn’t necessarily need to be shared with everyone you encounter, but it’s usually a good idea to make sure your family knows the key details. The prospect of letting your parents, grandparents, siblings, and other extended family...
by Dana Hinders | Feb 27, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Staying sober often requires changing almost every aspect of your life. This is a challenge that’s impossible to complete alone, which is why it’s vital that you work to develop a strong sober support network. Your sober support network is comprised of...
by Dana Hinders | Jan 28, 2019 | Addiction, Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the most widely known support group for people with an addiction to alcohol. If you believe you may have a drinking problem, there are a few things to keep in mind when as you’re preparing to attend your first AA meeting. Protecting...
