Friday, January 25th, 2019
Sharpening the Saw
Self-care is vital for recovery. It’s a rare addict who starts the recovery process while practicing a healthy, well-rounded program of self-care. Yet listening to our bodies, engaging in...
Tag Archives: Self-Care
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Wednesday, December 26th, 2018Surviving the Holidays: Take a Time Out
If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad without knowing it. We all seem to... -
Monday, December 24th, 2018Improving Sleep, Improving Your Life: How to Get Better Rest
By Rufus Carter For millions of Americans, good sleep can be elusive due to stress or unhealthy habits that leave us feeling overwhelmed and unable to relax. For those... -
Monday, December 17th, 2018Making it Through the Holidays
By Kristin Snowden, MA, LMFT While the holiday season can be joyous, bringing friends and family together to celebrate, the season can also bring pain, tension, and trepidation for... -
Saturday, December 1st, 2018Holiday Survival: Acceptance is the Key
It is vital that we accept imperfection in ourselves and others. Holiday expectations can be overwhelming. We all feel like we have to cook the perfect meal, create the... -
Tuesday, November 20th, 2018
How to Handle the Holidays
When I stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. The holiday season is, for most people, a joyful time filled with... -
Monday, November 19th, 2018
Forgiving Ourselves
As we make amends we continually confront the issue of forgiveness—of others and ourselves. As we work the steps of our recovery, the topic of forgiveness will inevitably come... -
Monday, November 5th, 2018How To Help A Teen With Mental Health Issues
By Rufus Carter According to 2017 statistics by Mental Health America, 11 percent of kids aged 12-17 experienced a major depressive episode in the past year, and just over 5... -
Friday, October 26th, 2018
Acknowledging Our Feelings
Doing this very simple thing – validating your feelings – will change your life in powerful ways. Before choosing how to deal with intense feelings, a basic first step...