A big part of addiction recovery is psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy. When most people think of therapy, that’s what they think of. The patient and the therapist talk. The patient talks about issues of concern and the therapist…
The mind-body connection opens the doorway to a variety of techniques for healing during recovery. Sometimes, to heal from our mental pain and anguish, we must heal our bodies and allow our minds to follow. Physical touch can be a…
Exercise is now an integral part of many addiction recovery programs. This may include mind-body exercise like yoga or tai chi, more intense physical activity like weightlifting—or outdoor sports, which is somewhere in the middle. In a similar vein, many…
Emails have a way of bringing about anxiety when someone important like your boss, a relative, or even a friend wants you to accomplish a task that you feel you cannot handle or you get distressing news. It could be…
Arthritis is a condition that causes a feeling of pain and stiffness in one or more of your joints. The stress that is occurring in your life can make your arthritis pain worse. By finding ways to fight through your…
We all have our moments where we feel stressed at the moments life throws at us that wear us out. It is important not to confuse being stressed out with anxiety as anxiety is a serious mental illness that needs…
Many of us living with addiction have managed to bury our deepest emotions for so long that we aren’t aware of how much stress we’re actually living with on a daily basis. We prioritize everything over our mental health –…
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…
With the holidays approaching, it’s important to have tools set in place for all the unforeseen events that take place during this special time of year.There are many triggers that come into play, and it’s suggested that alcoholics in early…
Anyone who struggles with anxiety knows this to be true. Experiencing anxiety attacks throughout a day, or having the constant feeling of burdensome worry feels like a lot. Anxiety is not just a mental health disorder but a physical health…
