by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | May 29, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery
There are many paths to recovery. For some people, their recovery does not include a spiritual or religious component. For others, it is an absolutely critical part of their successful journey. They find that they learn valuable lessons from their faith that keep them...
by Dana Hinders | May 21, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery
At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we encourage clients to incorporate a wide range of self-care strategies into their continuum of care. This includes keeping a journal about their recovery experience. The Benefits of Journaling in Recovery...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | May 20, 2019 | Addiction, Mental Health
Therapy is a broad term that can mean a variety of different physical and mental health treatments. Even within the mental health arena, there are different types of therapies. One of the most commonly practiced today, which is also offered at Safe Harbor Recovery...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | May 20, 2019 | Mental Health, Trending Topics
Every living person can develop both physical and mental illnesses. May is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to educate people about mental health and to dispel myths and stigmas around mental illness. Missing the Signs Across the...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | May 16, 2019 | Recovery, Trending Topics
Relapse is sometimes mistakenly defined as a failed attempt to recover from addiction. A relapse, in reality, is the re-emergence of symptoms after a chronic disease has been in remission for a period of time. Diabetics can have a relapse, as can a person with...
