“The first step toward change is awareness.” Nathaniel Brandon “To become different from what we are, we must have some awareness of what we are.” Eric Hoffer “Awareness is the first step in healing.” Dean Ornish Here’s the truth. If we can’t see something, we can’t do anything about it. We’ll just keep doing the […]
I began my work as a substance abuse counselor during my Masters level internship in 2001. I’d been around alcoholism my whole life, and had you asked me way back then, I would have told you that yes, maybe there was a relationship between alcohol and trauma. My father, after all, was a 4-time Vietnam […]
Life can be really hard sometimes. For many people, life’s hardships feel very difficult, but they are able to reach out for help from family, friends, or healthcare providers. For others, life’s hardships feel impossible, and rather than finding solace in social connections, they may isolate. Their pain can become overwhelming, and their need to […]
There are many pathways to long-term recovery from addiction. One of those includes Sober Living Homes. In this post, we’ll explore why moving from inpatient treatment or detox into a Sober Living Home might be a good idea. Sober Living Homes are group homes that act as a bridge between the regimented therapeutic structure […]
January 1st kicked off a new decade. It was time to open a new calendar and turn a new page. The new year was supposed to be filled with possibility, adventures, and positive change. The first lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States was reported on January 22, 2020. The event might […]
During my Master’s Degree back in 2001, I worked at a residential addiction treatment center in Hawaii. When I walked in on my first day as a practicum student, I still had a ways to go in my degree, but I had some ideas of what kind of work I’d be doing – my parents […]
The new year is upon us. Traditionally, the new year represents a time for fresh starts and new chapters, and for many, it’s a time of hope and even excitement. That’s not necessarily true for everyone. For some, including those spinning in a spiral of substance abuse and addiction, this time of year can be […]
It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving has just ended, and Christmas is around the corner. Whether you celebrate or don’t, the holiday season is upon us – even in 2020, the year of COVID-19. On the surface, this is the time of year when twinkle lights go up around the neighborhood, Christmas songs […]
When you think of addiction treatment, you might think of some classic “rehab” movies. Hollywood has profited by depicting people struggling with addiction and finding their way out. Oldies but goodies like 2000’s 28 Days, 1994’s When and Man Loves a Woman, and 1988’s Clean and Sober all include narratives about characters going off to […]
Some folks tolerate stress and respond to the demands of life with ease. Others struggle. The Window of Tolerance describes the zone of nervous system arousal in which an individual is able to function most effectively in their lives. When they’re in the center of their window, they receive, process, and integrate information and respond […]
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