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 30, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery |
Substance abuse issues can fracture even the strongest of marriages. If you are worried about your spouse’s alcohol or drug use, know that you are not responsible for their actions. However, there are several steps you can take to encourage your spouse to get...
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 | Jun 11, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery |
A problem with alcohol doesn’t develop overnight. Having a few drinks with friends to socialize turns into drinking alone when you’re sad or stressed about a bad day at work. One glass of wine turns into finishing the whole bottle. Instead of feeling like...
by Dana Hinders | May 29, 2019 | Drug Treatment, Recovery |
In addiction recovery, creativity can be your greatest strength. Tapping into your creative potential via art therapy can boost your confidence and allow you to view recovery-related challenges in a new way. Under the guidance of a trained art therapist, you can learn...
