The Importance of Self-Forgiveness in 12-Step Programs

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There are many skills that are learned during treatment and recovery for substance use disorders like addiction. Similarly, every treatment center offers unique programs and therapies to help clients to achieve these skills. One popular treatment modality is the 12 Steps, which acknowledges recovery as an ongoing and continuous process. The 12-Step philosophy helps clients [...]

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5 Psychological and Social Benefits of Woodworking

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The psychological community supports the use of art therapy as an experiential tool for healing. Art comes in many forms. Woodworking is an underappreciated method of art with many mental and social benefits for people with substance use disorders. Here are 5 benefits to woodworking that you may not have considered. #1 Improving Concentration Drugs

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Year Round Self-Care for Someone in Treatment

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People early in their recovery often struggle with self-care. If you have a substance use disorder, you may feel disconnected from yourself and your surroundings. For so long, your life revolved around your substances of choice. Focusing on self-care requires a shift in priorities. You and your needs become central. Though others may paint this

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5 Tips for Finding a Job After Treatment

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When a person leaves residential treatment, they must often look for a new job. The consistency of work bolsters recovery. Plus, many sober living facilities require employment to reside there. Oftentimes, job searching can create anxiety in even the most qualified candidates. Challenges of Finding a Job in Recovery Treatment is extremely important to living

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How to Discuss Addiction With Children

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Children of parents with substance use disorders (SUDs) are often entrenched in secrecy about situations that they have no control over. When left without explanations, they may start blaming themselves. Sometimes, due to the nature of addiction, their needs aren't met and they might face physical or emotional neglect. They also can cope with problems

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Building Hope by Exploring New Hobbies During Recovery

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When a person is struggling with substance use disorders, their substance of choice can become the center of their identity. Much of their time is spent thinking about using, acquiring substances, actually consuming substances, and hiding their substance use. For a person in recovery, reconnecting with and discovering new hobbies can be an important part

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Using Grounding Exercises to Cope With Trauma

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When the brain experiences trauma, it creates a domino-like effect. The amygdala sends out signals of distress to the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus activates the sympathetic nervous system, starts the pituitary gland, and shuts down any nonessential functions. The pituitary notifies the adrenal glands. Adrenaline and cortisol are released into the bloodstream. The combination of all

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5 Motivational Statements to Promote Healing

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The illusory truth effect says that the more times you hear something, the more likely you will believe it. Many of us hold negative beliefs about ourselves due to this kind of repetitive messaging. Societal stigmas around substance use disorder (SUD) only make this a more prevalent issue when seeking treatment. However, as much as

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The Importance of Self-Forgiveness in 12-Step Programs

Year Round Self-Care for Someone in Treatment

5 Tips for Finding a Job After Treatment

How to Discuss Addiction With Children

Building Hope by Exploring New Hobbies During Recovery

Using Grounding Exercises to Cope With Trauma

5 Motivational Statements to Promote Healing

The Importance of Self-Forgiveness in 12-Step Prog...

5 Psychological and Social Benefits of Woodworking

Year Round Self-Care for Someone in Treatment

5 Tips for Finding a Job After Treatment

How to Discuss Addiction With Children

Building Hope by Exploring New Hobbies During Reco...

Using Grounding Exercises to Cope With Trauma

5 Motivational Statements to Promote Healing

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