What is a Life Coach?
You may have heard of a life coach, or you may be coming across the term for the first time. The concept can seem a little “out there” to people who don’t understand what a…
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Are You Apologizing Too Often?
An apology can be a powerful tool for healing and repairing broken relationships. When an apology is sincere, heartfelt, and acknowledges wrongdoing, saying out loud that you feel genuinely bad about hurting someone can help…
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Recovery Apps to Keep You on Track
Technology opens so many doors for healing, education, and connection to others. When we’re able to track our progress in real-time and notice fluctuations or areas in need of improvement, we’re able to improve in…
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What Should I Expect My First Time in Therapy?
Since mental illness has a long history of stigmatization in our culture, (a reputation we are still working to eradicate), the average person used to be very reluctant to associate themselves with psychotherapy. Now, however,…
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Relapse Dreams in Recovery
It is common for people in recovery from substance use disorders to experience dreams of using drugs or alcohol. These dreams can feel more like nightmares, and you may wake up relieved that it wasn’t…
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What are Affirmations and How can They Improve Your Life?
You may have heard of the concept of affirmations in relation to spirituality or mental wellness. The practice is based on the idea that we can speak things into existence. Many people believe this is…
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What is a “Victim Mentality”?
The term “victim mentality” is often used to describe a manipulative and destructive person, but people with this mindset are likely hurting themselves as much as they are others. Someone who always sees themselves as…
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Should You Keep Your Recovery to Yourself?
Part of deciding to seek help for addiction is deciding how public you wish to be about your recovery journey. There are many reasons you may wish to keep your addiction confidential, as well as…
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Can a View of Nature Help You Fight Cravings?
Everyone enjoys a great view, whether it be outside your home or from the balcony of a vacation rental. Having beautiful scenery in the background of your life can lessen anxiety and elevate your mood.…
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How Does Being an Introvert Affect Addiction Recovery?
You’ve probably heard the terms “introvert and extrovert”, but you may be misinformed about the characteristics associated with these personality types. Many introverted people would not classify themselves as such, simply because introversion often has…
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