Living a sober life is pretty difficult after being addicted to drugs and alcohol for so long. It is not easy to make the transition. It takes daily intentionality to live in a space that is about healing and finding hope. When people learn to let go of what doesn’t serve them, they begin toRead More
When a person struggles with addiction, it is not just about that one thing. It is many other things like the community that struggles. Recovery offers a chance to have a fresh start. It is a chance to find purpose and meaning and direction. Community service and giving back is not always required for peopleRead More
In our previous Alumni blog, we discussed denial. We took a look at what denial is in a positive light and a negative light. At worst, denial is the way we avoid stepping into transformation. At best, denial is the way we prepare ourselves to step into transformation. What keeps us from stepping up toRead More
Millennials are defined as being between the ages of approximately 23 and 38 years of age. They were born at a time when health and wellness seemed more prevalent than ever. There were campaigns to discuss healthy aging and finding support for people who struggle, whereas their parents wrestled with so much (including wars andRead More
Thanksgiving can be a great time of year for some people. They love the long weekend and hope of eating food in a family home with loved ones. Others are not so sure they want to go home or see family at all. It is a tempestuous time, filled with anxiety and stress. Giving thanksRead More
People who struggle in rehab need to find ways to be more optimistic because there are many reasons to not be that way, including past trauma and mental health issues. Anxiety, stress, and worry can be difficult for people in recovery. Finding ways to be optimistic will help a person feel better about themselves andRead More
Mindful eating is not just another mindfulness trick or tip to help people think about what they eat. It is about thinking about the past and learning to lean into what happened but still focus on the present. There is part of recovery that takes people by surprise. Quite often, they are surprised by mindfulRead More
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a state of emergency to address the opioid crisis in the past few years. While people are becoming more aware, the United States and Canada are still wrestling with the worst drug crisis seen in a long time. With a reliance on prescriptions for opioids, likeRead More
Living with mental health issues is difficult and challenging. One day, a person can be perfectly fine, the next they are struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, and stress. When there are places that people cannot go because it triggers panic attacks, or stress threatens their sobriety, it is difficult to handle. It is important toRead More
The nervous system consists of many parts of the body, including the spinal cord, brain, and nerves. The human nervous system has two components: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The main function of the later is to connect the nervous system to the rest of the body. Control of the nervousRead More