by Dana Hinders | Sep 21, 2020 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
National Recovery Month For 31 years, National Recovery Month has been observed every September to bring awareness to the struggles faced by those who have been diagnosed with substance use disorders or other mental health conditions. In 2020, the National Recovery...
by Dana Hinders | Sep 3, 2020 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Journaling has long been recommended as a self-care tool for people in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, but it’s also a wonderful way to support your mental health if you’re struggling with the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus...
by Dana Hinders | Aug 6, 2020 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
The Challenges of Uncertainty There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that 2020 has been a difficult year. The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed most aspects of our daily routine and left everyone wondering what to expect next. Dealing with...
by Dana Hinders | Jul 21, 2020 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Now more than ever, we all could use a dose of positive thinking! Affirmations are short statements that are repeated to provide encouragement and motivation during times of adversity. If you struggle with negative thinking, incorporating affirmations into your daily...
by Dana Hinders | May 12, 2020 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Recovery is a time of new beginnings, which makes it the perfect time to work on creating stronger bonds with family and friends. Relationships take consistent time and effort, but the team at Mountain Laurel Recovery Center’s Pennsylvania drug and alcohol...
by Dana Hinders | Apr 15, 2020 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Natural Stress Relief Exercise provides natural stress relief during troubling times. When you’re in recovery, staying active is one of the best ways to cope with stress-induced cravings. Exercise helps reduce stress in three primary ways: Exercise creates...
