Addictions are a coping mechanism for stress and trauma and the originating causes of addiction may vary greatly. It might be an old trauma that needs healing or it can simply be the daily stresses of a complex life in…
Sound therapy is rooted in the concept of energetic vibrations. To understand the power of sound therapy, consider this in the context of each person’s energetic field. This is the idea that each person has a circle of energy that…
Anxiety is a common experience of addicts entering recovery, especially in the earliest stages of recovery. It is one of the feelings that addicts are seeking to mask with substances. Anxiety is the escalation of excitement. Excitement has risen to…
The journey of returning to wholeness from the perspective of mind, body and spirit can be the adventure of a lifetime. It makes sense that such an adventure would have both glorious celebrations and significant challenges. The prospect of truly…
The human body is an extraordinary network of systems that seamlessly work together to support life. It is through the interdependencies of these systems that makes living possible for all humans. Each system influences the health of others and when…
From the recovery perspective, yin and yang are valuable spiritual concepts. Many Westerners’ miss yin and yang’s gifts due to the nebulous definitions which are known through their interdependence. To grasp this, consider yin and yang through multiple meanings. Naming…
One conversation occurring about people who are bipolar is that they often have great access to creativity. The link between bipolar and creativity is substantiated by significant data. Many who are living with this disorder grow to associate their creativity…
Building your relationship with yourself takes time in recovery. You use tools for meditation, mindfulness, adventure, self-care and many other things to maintain your relationship with yourself. To start, you have to decide to get to know who it is…
We are told to stick with the winners in recovery. We look for the people who stay “in the middle of the herd”, go to meetings, regularly work on themselves and have what we want in our recovery. Most often…
Long-term treatment is often confusing to people because “treatment” is synonymous with what is technically residential inpatient treatment. Treatment stems beyond the traditional 30-60 day inpatient program which most might call ‘rehab’. There are many options for treatment after the…
