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Recovery tools: The Three Circles Exercise
At times in recovery you may feel a bit overwhelmed. You are actively building a support network by meeting new people, learning how to process emotions with newfound coping techniques, and doing this all while avoiding your addictive substance or behaviour! One tool...
Overcoming Denial: Recognizing the Need for Help
One of the biggest hurdles to recovering and getting well can be overcoming denial. It can be a coping mechanism, an attempt to protect you from the harsh truth of addiction. Recognizing and addressing denial is a critical step to recovering. Let's take a closer look...
Support Systems: Building a Strong Network for Your Recovery
As you are navigating your recovery journey, having a solid support network is like having a safety net that's always there to catch you. A support network is more than just people; it's a lifeline of encouragement, understanding, and strength. Let's talk about why...
Dealing With Triggers in Recovery
Embarking on your path to recovery is a brave and transformative journey. Along the way, you will encounter triggers—those subtle or not-so-subtle cues that awaken old habits and temptations. While triggers can be challenging, they are also opportunities for growth....
Unlocking the Power of Recovery: Rediscover, Reconnect, and Embrace a Life of Purpose!
When it comes to recovery, it is important to remember that it's not just about quitting substances or stopping our behaviours—it's about so much more. Recovery is about embarking on a journey of self-discovery, reviving your passions, reconnecting with loved ones,...
How Healing from Betrayal Trauma Transforms Your Life
Have you ever wondered if healing from betrayal trauma is possible? The answer is yes! While the path may seem daunting, the journey of healing holds the power to transform your life in incredible ways. Lets explore some of the positive changes that can emerge as you...
Our Daytime Intensive Outpatient Program
Busy in the evening? After such continued success with our evening Intensive Outpatient Program, we are excited to announce that we will now also be offering a daytime IOP. Recently we have talked to several individuals who have...
Sex Addiction: Is It Real?
The question exsists Sex Addiction: is it real? There has been an age old question asking about Sex Addiction: Is It Real? When a famous athlete or Hollywood actor or politician has been caught cheating or is rumored to have been serially cheating or has been arrested...
Creative Expression in Recovery
Many musicians, painters, writers, composers, and other artists believe that alcohol and drugs boost their creativity. They may feel they need to rely on substances to create their artwork, music or novels, believing that alcohol and drugs feed their creativity. This...
Benefits of Inpatient and Outpatient Addiction Treatment
Recovery from addiction is a process. There are diverse types of addiction recovery treatment programs for individuals suffering from substance abuse and addiction. Typically these different addiction recovery programs can be divided into two main categories -...