No one wants to fail, so why do we pull the rug out from under ourselves just when we’re starting to get what we want? Why do we sell ourselves short when the very things we’ve been working for are finally within reach? If you’ve ever found yourself procrastinating on a big goal, walking awayRead More
According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), an estimated 2.3% of people in the U.S. have a lifetime prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Although 2.3% may sound like a small percentage, that percentage represents millions of people in the U.S. alone. Further, as Frontiers in Psychiatry notes, despite being one of the tenRead More
Art allows people to express their internal landscape through various mediums, providing a sense of catharsis and making it easier to process certain emotions or trauma. Creative therapies, including art, music, and dance, give people who are recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) a new way to voice their struggles and successes. Oftentimes, alumni benefitRead More
The journey of recovery is lifelong and wrought with challenges. On your journey, you will likely encounter people who are exhausting and difficult. Conversely, you will also meet people you want to befriend. However, not every person you meet is entitled to know your story, no matter how genuine and nice they may seem. ItRead More
It has been said that recovery is not a destination but rather a journey. You completed treatment, which is a big accomplishment. However, your journey doesn’t end there. Many people complete treatment and experience triggers after treatment. This can raise some flags and create worry. Your recovery path will be tailored to your belief systemRead More
You have made it this far in your healing journey and that is something to celebrate. It takes courage and bravery to prioritize your recovery and put everything else aside. Now that you are facing life newly sober, you may be struggling with how to be a better parent in recovery. You are not aloneRead More
One of the hardest things to do is recognize that you need a change and take the first step. You did that when you decided to seek treatment for your addiction. Now that you have successfully completed treatment, you may find yourself thinking about your life in recovery and how to navigate through that lifeRead More
After leaving drug and alcohol addiction treatment, it is crucial to find healthy support. In treatment, you were flooded by messages of hope and encouragement from staff and peers. However, after leaving treatment, you may be unsure of how to find that same support. You may be wondering about what steps you can take toRead More
No matter what stage you are in your recovery, you may have questions associated with aftercare and what to do after completing treatment. You may have even been out of treatment for some time. However, after leaving treatment, you may find yourself “missing” something. Connections are a vital part of recovery in and out ofRead More
Art therapy is an alternative therapy frequently used along with talk therapy to treat substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health disorders. People have used art to communicate since the beginning of time. Art was the primary way people left behind a record of their lives for thousands of years. Formal art therapy has onlyRead More