Approaching change in recovery
Over five weeks ago I was approached by one of my patients on the unit who let…
Emergency Sobriety card
One of the larger challenges in recovery is learning how to overcome a desire to use alcohol or drugs….
Increasing self esteem in recovery
If I spend time thinking about the various issues specific to addicted clients I come up with…
Being of Service
I haven’t posted any new material for well over a year. Apologies. My goal is to create…
Engaging compassion in addiction recovery
It’s been suggested that you can improve the quality of your life by cultivating compassion. Compassion has…
Emotional Management: A Skill For Mastering How You Feel
Developing skills to manage your emotional states is crucial if you want to develop long-term sobriety. While…
Staying sober using mandates and injunctions
When a person decides to get sober the idea of staying sober can be overwhelming. The fear…
Commitment
Success isn’t owned, it’s leased,,,,,and rent is due every single day – JJ Watt, Former Defensive End,…
7 Steps to Maintain Long-Term Recovery
Long-term sobriety requires personal engagement in your recovery. Real engagement goes beyond just attending meetings or calling…
Dionysus in mourning; the complicated relationship of Grief Related Insomnia
Nearly 3300 years ago at the Palace of Nestor in Pylos, Dionysus met the world. Born to…