As a therapist, when I work with people new to addiction recovery one key piece of the puzzle is to develop a new routine. Developing a new structure and framework to guide your daily life is essential. We work to replace the old patterns of drug and alcohol use with new patterns. We simplify this …
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Three simple tips to help you manage emotions and stop self-destructive behaviors.
Our breath is the most powerful tool that is always available to us. Humans are always breathing, but most of the time people are not breathing consciously. When we make it a conscious activity we are able to shift our bodies immediately. The straw breath is a tool always available to help calm the body and …
One of the most important things you can do for your child is talk to them. Constant open communication leads to building trust. There is also an increased chance they will come to you for help. Talking About Drugs One of the important discussions that you should have with your child is about drugs and …
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If someone you love has a drug addiction, you probably have a lot of questions about the addiction itself and what treatment for a drug addiction looks like. Here are a few ways to help your loved one when struggling with drug abuse. Become educated about drug addiction. Offer support, but do not enable your …
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Keeping children and adults away from all things with screens in this day in age seems altogether impossible. After all, we are in the modern world, where supercomputers have a permanent place in our pockets. Nowadays we are exposed to a never-ending stream of information. Limitations With information so readily available to us it seems …
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Being lost to addiction is a difficult time for anyone. At that time the only important thing is getting the next fix. There is no time to take care of yourself or deal with internal emotions. That kind of neglect leads to further negative feelings and a lack of motivation to make a change. In …
Learn how to make great decisions and become more successful in all aspects of your life. Below is a worksheet to help you increase your decision-making skills by helping you consider consequences, the rewards and the reason behind your choices. Why improve your ability to make decisions? Every day you make thousands of decisions, some …
Actor Daniel Radcliffe, best known for his work as Harry Potter, has recently begun speaking about his road to recovery. Primarily his alcohol abuse began during his time as the beloved Harry Potter character. It seemed no matter how far he came in his acting career he was unable to shake that persona. The Chosen …
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Community Basics A recovery community is a term that often refers to fellowships of men and women for whom addictions are a major problem. These communities include individuals who suffer from a number of addictions. It may be drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, etc., and people who are trying to stay clean and sober. For example, …
While social distancing is necessary to stay safe and healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic, we understand the risks of isolation associated with those living with an addiction or eating disorder. The Fearless Kind is still open and accepting new patients at this time! If you or a loved one is struggling, we are here to help. While treatment is a big commitment, it may be one of the safest places to be during these challenging times.