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Less Stress Means More Successful Recovery and Less Chance of Relapse

Feb 20, 2020 | Mental Health, Recovery

Stress—that feeling of tension, anxiety, and more—is problematic for most everyone. Our jobs or schoolwork are demanding. Our families are demanding. And our days are filled with small annoyances—traffic, construction, bills, errands, lost keys, email, expired...

Apologizing Effectively: Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships in Recovery

Jan 9, 2020 | Recovery

Once you’ve completed residential treatment, it’s time to focus on strengthening your relationship with your child. Parenting while in recovery is challenging, but many of the skills you learned during your time at Safe Harbor Recovery Center in...

Setting Goals in Addiction Recovery

Dec 20, 2019 | Recovery

The New Year is quickly approaching, and it is estimated that nearly half of all adults make at least one resolution to implement on January 1. Unfortunately, it has become a cliché to make and then fail to complete such goals. For a person in recovery, goals may be...

Dealing with Loneliness in Recovery: Building a Strong Support System

Sep 13, 2019 | Recovery, Mental Health

Sobriety brings about many changes in a person’s life. The vast majority of them are improvements, but many people in recovery experience one negative change: loneliness. Loneliness in sobriety is common–and a risk factor for relapse. Fortunately, there are also...

Understanding the Difference Between Helping and Enabling

Jul 19, 2019 | Recovery, Substance Use Disorder

When we care about another person, it is normal to want to help, support, and encourage them through their struggles. Often, however, the loved ones of a person who is addicted may find themselves crossing into territory that goes beyond helping. Enabling Enabling...

Recognizing Toxic Relationships in Recovery

Jun 26, 2019 | Recovery, Mental Health

Recovery is a time of new beginnings. Often, this means taking a look at your relationships and determining if it’s wise to continue to remain in contact. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we encourage the development of strong social ties...