Recovery is a journey full of ups and downs, no matter who you are. Everyone’s experience is different, but there will be days when you can better cope with your struggles. When you come face to… Read More

Many individuals struggling with addiction find themselves in a victim mentality, whether they realize it or not. A victim mentality allows the person to continue using drugs or alcohol without taking responsibility for their actions. They… Read More

Stigma occurs when people view an individual in a negative light because of a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait. Often this distinctive trait is seen as a disadvantage to the person, causing a negative stereotype to… Read More

When someone suffers from addiction, they often feel isolated from the world around them. Whether they believe that nobody else could understand their situation, or they simply don’t want others to get too close, the result… Read More

The most significant and life-changing books dealing with stress and anxiety should provide strategies for managing symptoms. These books should also have a personal touch where the writer experiences anxiety themselves and takes you on a… Read More

Meditation is now a part of many addiction treatment programs and many therapists use it as part of treatment. For example, dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT, is a therapeutic method first developed to treat borderline personality… Read More

Rejection may seem like the worst thing in the world when it happens. Not only are you disappointed with your date that things did not work out, but are disappointed in yourself. By thinking about the… Read More

We live in a technology-centric world. When we have the internet and wifi at our fingertips, we have a tendency to be distracted easily. By weaning ourselves away from technology, we will be able to better… Read More

Do you remember the original Peter Pan movie? Picture it with me for a moment. Peter Pan enters into the movie chasing his unruly shadow that somehow separated itself from him. The shadow bounces around the… Read More

Confession – I am one of those people who never seems to stop. I always have a new project that I am working on, which I usually start before I finish the previous one. I am… Read More