by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Apr 7, 2022 | Recovery, Rehab
It is not uncommon for people to desperately want their friend or family member to stop using alcohol or other drugs. After watching their loved one struggle for what feels like an eternity, they may even want to force that person into treatment. Is it possible to...
by Olivia Gillespie | Mar 31, 2022 | Mental Health, Recovery
It’s Easy to Skimp on Self-Care How often have we come home from a super stressful day and given in to our favorite, potentially unhealthy, coping-craving? (Yesterday, after spending the entire day on the phone trying to figure out how I was going to pay my...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Feb 26, 2022 | Mental Health, Recovery
You don’t want to meet with your counselor. Your sponsor isn’t really helping you. Your recovery group is just a bunch of people whining about their problems. It’s been days (or maybe weeks) since you meditated, exercised or read anything recovery related. You have...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Feb 14, 2022 | Addiction, Recovery
It is difficult to talk about recovery without talking about forgiveness. In addition to being a crucial part of any 12-step program, forgiveness is one of our social expectations. We know it is important to right the wrongs we perpetuate and to try to let go of...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Feb 6, 2022 | Recovery, Rehab
Some people view art-making as a frivolous hobby to be engaged in as their free time allows. Other individuals see art as an essential aspect of their lives, something they need to do in order to be healthy and thrive. For people in recovery, this second perspective...
by Rob Cline | Jan 31, 2022 | Addiction, Recovery
Working a Program with a Sponsor For those who participate in a 12-Step program as part of their recovery journey, the relationship between an individual and their sponsor—a person who supports them as they move through the steps—can be quite meaningful. In some...
