Recovery
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
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
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
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
While it is important for someone who is working on their sobriety to stay honest, having a sponsor to hold them accountable makes a huge difference. We cannot walk this journey alone. Guidance is necessary, especially from someone who has found success in recovery and can show us the way. There are many benefits to 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
Sometimes when a person reaches a brick wall in their recovery efforts related to addiction or mental health issues, they may feel hopeless. While tried and true methods that proved successful in the past are important to keep in your roster, you might need more in order to move to the next level of recovery. Read More
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