Some individuals do not find the motivation to put themselves through rehabilitation and recovery until an external party stages an intervention that shows them the need to take action. Intercession may occur in a controlled environment with a professional trained in intervention psychology, or it may be done at home by a person’s loved ones. Read More
Relapsing is neither inevitable nor uncommon. For the overwhelming majority of people, recovery follows a nonlinear path. What can help one individual stay sober may not be helpful for another; each person must figure out what works best for them. Success might involve developing new coping strategies, forming a more helpful support system, or finding Read More
The most helpful resources for overcoming recovery-related challenges tend to be provided in a community setting. Making connections to people who relate to you and fostering healthy, supportive relationships gives you access to one of the most powerful tools you can use to build your sober lifestyle. It can seem daunting at first to be Read More
Your experiences have the power to inspire hope in others. The storms you have weathered and vanquished may be relatable to many people within the sober living community. Everyone has a story that might inspire a listener, and encouragement means more when it comes from a place of empathy and real understanding. Allowing yourself to Read More
No matter how dedicated you are to your goals, racing thoughts can make it hard for you to focus on anything other than the nebulous events in your future or mistakes of your past. Mindfulness is an incredible tool for remaining in the moment, focusing on what is in front of you, and allowing you Read More
Even when we’re surrounded by resources, sometimes it can still be a challenge to reach out and connect with those that could help us most. Picking up the phone or texting your friends and family for help can feel intimidating or off-putting. Even the idea of speaking with someone in the sober living community, someone Read More
We all find comfort in routines. A routine acts as a safeguard for your mind, body, and soul when it keeps you from falling back on old habits by replacing them with new ones. Although following a tight daily or weekly schedule might not work equally well for everyone, that should not stop you from Read More
Too often, a person will have a host of excuses as to why certain approaches to their recovery just won’t work. Recovery groups have coined this perspective as being “terminally unique.” Terminal refers to someone that cannot be cured, while unique means to be unlike anyone else. Those who fall into this category often believe Read More
You might have previous experience assisting veterans who are in recovery. Maybe you know someone in your personal life who has struggled with remaining sober while they worked through trauma related to their service. There is no denying that veterans face increased stigma and societal expectations that can cause roadblocks during recovery. You can change Read More
Addiction recovery often focuses on three broad areas of self-development and health: physical, mental, and spiritual. Where physical and mental health might be the “how?” of recovery, spirituality is the “why?” What keeps us going on our journey? What keeps us connected along our paths? What is this all really about? Spirituality is, by nature, Read More
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