 | Emotional Sobriety - The Golden Key to Addiction Recovery
Emotional sobriety is a set of psychological ‘self-management’ skills that are vital to achieving successful recovery. It is both the ‘foundation’ and the long term ‘task’ of recovery. Emotional sobriety includes – but is not limited to... »Read more |
 | When Anger Hurts: Knowing there is a difference between Healthy and Unhealthy Anger
How would you know if you are experiencing healthy anger or unhealthy anger? Understanding is in the semantics; your use of language makes the distinction. »Read more |
 | What Is Codependency?
The codependent is extremely dependent. They long for approval and recognition of their sacrifices; they do, indeed, tolerate awful circumstances, including abuse. They feel constant, dreadful responsibly for controlling someone else (saving them) and the »Read more |
 | Addiction: A Family Disease
While it is quite common for family members with an embedded addict in their midst, to assume that it is solely the individual with the addiction who has the problem, it is important for all family members to learn about the collaborative patterns that... »Read more |
 | What Are You Thinking?
By now, most people have either seen the movie The Secret or have heard about it. The Secret teaches that we are creating our lives with every thought we have, every second of the day. What an amazing idea! »Read more |
 | The Knee-bone’s Connected to the Thigh-bone
The Benefits of Healing Holistically from Addictive Behaviours; Recovering from an “addictive behaviour” requires a lot from us – we need to make sure that a number of life pieces are in place before we can be successful. Whether we are dealing with »Read more |
 | Lessons From Rock Bottom
The church can learn about grace from the recovery movement. It staggers me that psychiatrists, pharmacologists, and scientific reductionists cannot improve on a spiritual program devised by a couple of Christian alcoholics 60 years ago. »Read more |
 | Relapse Prevention; the next step
Finally , you have completed those first, most important stages to recovery, submission, seeking help and completing the best treatment program for you. Or, maybe it simply means you have surrendered and have skipped ahead and are attending »Read more |
 | INTERVENTIONS - Revised
Key Point: Loved ones need to participate in the recovery process as it applies to them. Learn to set boundaries and say no regardless of the reaction of the addicted person. »Read more |
| MORE ON INTERVENTIONS
This is the next of vital information on interventions and dealing with the addict. »Read more |
| The Third Part on Interventions
HOW CAN YOU BEST ASSIST THE CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT, A FAMILY DISEASE - Without question the most neglected yet a vital part in the recovery process. »Read more |
 | Gay Affirmative Therapy for the Straight Clinician
Many straight therapists who say they are “gay affirmative” mean that they are gay positive or gay friendly. They tell lesbian and gay clients things like, “I’m open-minded” and “People are people.” These well-intentioned therapists are, ind »Read more |
 | Does Ministry Fuel Addictive Behavior?
Certain approaches to ministry lead to self-destruction. Image-driven pastors learn how to edit their real lives for public consumption. In the heat of stress or in the wear and tear of the mundane, the veneer will wear through to what is really there. »Read more |
| Change the way you think; Change your life - Part One
The first in a six part series in changing the way you think by Michele Crawford, M. Ed. RCC, CCC. One day a man was driving to work, listening to the radio. The DJ challenged the men in his audience to surprise their wives with a bouquet of flowers for »Read more |
| Change the way you think; Change your life Part Two
The second in a six part series in changing the way you think by Michele Crawford, M. Ed. RCC, Like all irrational beliefs, absolutism falls along a continuum from extreme to exasperating. It can define a person’s life choices or pop up like an ich... »Read more |
| Change the way you think; Change your life Part Three
The third in a six part series in changing the way you think by Michele Crawford, M. Ed. RCC, The concept of the angel and the devil sitting on your shoulders: the angel being the rational side and the devil whispering irrational thoughts. »Read more |
| Change the way you think; Change your life Part Four
The fourth in a six part series in changing the way you think by Michele Crawford, M. Ed. RCC, It is the irrational belief that external things determine a person’s worth. Esteem is propped up by other people’s opinions and or your accomplishments, »Read more |
| Change the way you think; Change your life Part five
The fifth in a six part series in changing the way you think by Michele Crawford, M. Ed. RCC, A = Awfulizing beliefs catastrophyze events beyond their initial and enduring power. The worst rarely happens, but it might as well occur every time because you »Read more |
| Change the way you think; Change your life Part Six
This is the sixth and final part in a great series on changing the way you think by Michele Crawford, M. Ed. RCC, L = Low Frustration Tolerance is the belief you do not have to put up with any discomfort. These irrational beliefs »Read more |
| ALLOWING DISCOMFORT: The Secret to Successful Recovery From Addictive Behaviours
You've given it a lot of thought. You know that your addiction is overwhelming your life and causing you a lot of problems. You really want to stop engaging in these self-defeating behaviours and have a better life. You're so sure you're ready, but… »Read more |
 | Addiction and Aftercare: The Place of the Church in Recovery Work
Similar to an immigrant arriving in a new country, these people need to assimilate to a new culture, and not simply relocate their old one. This is where the church can welcome, guide, mentor, demonstrate faith, love and give hope. »Read more |
| 10 Steps in Recovering from a Traumatic Event
When a critical incident occurs, such as crime, violence, fire, or an accident, the human body reacts with the fight or flight response that all animals share. It’s called arousal. Unfortunately, many of us do not know how to “let go” again. »Read more |
| 7 Tips for Outsmarting your addiction
If you are unhappy with your situation, it is your responsibility to do something about it. If you need help to do that, reach out! You may be surprised at how many people will be there to assist you when you make the healthier life choices necessary to o »Read more |
| When Healers Burn Out:
Burnout among health care professionals has become a common and critical problem affecting staff, the agencies for which they work, and the clients they serve. As a therapist working in the health care system for over 20 years »Read more |
 | What is Codependency?
A multidimensional (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) condition manifested by any suffering and dysfunction that is associated with or due to focusing on the needs and behaviors of others. It may be mild to severe and most people have it. »Read more |
 | What causes sleep disturbance?
Sleep disturbance is caused from a wide variety of reasons, such as stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, surgery, pain, medical issues, and so on. »Read more |
 | Unmasking Addiction
Identifying these five signs could help you spot an addiction—and help a loved one...People in the throes of a drug or chemical dependency are usually the last to realize they have a problem. »Read more |
| Two models of transcending adversity: Mindfulness and Assertiveness
As you become more skilled with the habit of assertiveness, qualities of insight and compassion emerge, letting you connect more genuinely with yourself and humanity. »Read more |
| Top 10 Survival Tips For Loving Someone with an Addiction
Learning how to deal with reality is the most important first step in “surviving” when you love an addicted person. Although it may seem easier to stay in the “fantasy space” »Read more |
| The Serenity Prayer: How it Can Help Your Recovery from Addiction
Although you may have heard this prayer a number of times, and perhaps recited it yourself many times, have you actually explored its meaning in a deeper way to see what it really means to you? »Read more |
 | The road to recovery
Tackling prejudice and making the reintegration of drug addicts a priority are key to ensuring long-term rehabilitation, reports Terry Kirby. So it's important to find personal solutions that can really change lives. »Read more |
 | The Myth of Resistance - ” Bullshit! A wolf in sheep’s clothing is still a wolf.
From the family therapy perspective labeling a patient as “resistant” or “not wanting to get well” is a cop out. It is an interpersonal maneuver designed to blame the patient for the therapist’s incompetence. Family members do this to each other »Read more |
 | From Fearship to Friendship
Each time we set up rules, conditions, and expectations that the other can most likely never fill, we feed the ego. The ego loves rules, so that we believe that we are insidiously controlling the other. This is one way that we can feel superior to another »Read more |
| Rebuilding Relationships In Recovery
There can be no doubt about it, relationships are hurt by addiction. From the constant fear of losing a loved one to addiction, and possibly death, to financial chaos, and the loss of trust and intimacy, addiction drives a wedge between loved ones. »Read more |
 | Purposeful Recovery: What’s Coaching Got to Do with It?
Living a life with purpose gives you a reason to wake up in the morning. It tells you where you’re going and how you’re going to get there. Purpose isn’t genetic or something that happens suddenly—it takes time, life experience and soul-searchin »Read more |
 | About Depression
For many years there has been a common myth that depression is due to a personal weakness or lack of willpower. Many people think that a depressed person can simply »Read more |
| Codependency – What’s In A Name
Loved ones of an addictive person often tell me they just don’t know what to do anymore to be helpful. In essence, the challenge is how not to be consumed by a loved one’s addictive habits. »Read more |
 | 13 PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE TREATMENT
No single treatment is appropriate for all individuals. Matching treatment settings, interventions, and services to each individual's particular problems and needs is critical to his or her ultimate success in returning to productive functioning in the fa »Read more |
 | The Benefits of Brokenness - A Christian Perspective
I once accepted a speaking engagement among Christians involved in Twelve Step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous. As I talked with the attendees and pondered what to say... »Read more |
 | RECOVERY COACHING - THERE IS A DIFFERENCE!
The role of Recovery Coach is to encourage and motivate clients to regain the role of author in their lives. We work with each client to reinforce personal... »Read more |
| Recovering from Codependency: The Truth About People-Pleasing
My definition is a very simple one: “codependency” occurs when we put other people’s needs ahead of our own on a fairly consistent basis. In truth »Read more |
 | Cybersex and Sexual Addiction
Although the Internet provides and endless amount of valuable information, it has also become a dangerous pitfall for the estimated 2 million sexually addicted Internet users, both in and out of recovery. »Read more |
 | 13 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Addiction Treatment Program
Not all treatment centres are the same. The first decision to seek help is huge. The next step is to choose the treatment centre best for you and that first means qualified! »Read more |
| Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?
Regardless of what has brought you here. It will be reassuring to know that solutions are available for the condition you are experiencing. Hope comes in the form of acknowledging that chemical dependency is treatable. »Read more |
| Co-dependency & Addiction
A term given to the condition where one loses self by focusing on the behavior of another who is engaged in self-destructive behavior through drugs and alcohol. »Read more |
 | SPIRITUALITY!
We attempt to live life like we will never die! The effect of these pressures is increased feelings of being dispirited - our lives end up without real meaning, our energy is depleted and our enthusiasm to engage with life seems to vanish. We feel sick of »Read more |
 | IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT AN EMPLOYEE
You may notice changes in personal appearance, dependability, problem solving, job knowledge, productivity, judgment, or the way they work with people. But since your employee may not drink or use drugs in front of you, you may not know for certain that.. »Read more |
 | Recovery & Rejoining the Workforce - How The Community Responds
“It’s all about living honestly,” says Theresa, “From my experience employers really fear dishonesty, so when a person openly discloses that they are in treatment a level of trust is established immediately.” A connection is formed that can... »Read more |
| How to live life - These pictures are worth 10,000 words!
A special person took the time to care enough to send me a message just when I needed it most! So I thought I would share this with you. Editor - Angels Community Support Network News »Read more |
 | How to recognize relapse
One of the major challenges in recovery from any addiction is the reality that relapse may occur, particularly in the early months of abstinence when relapse rates are high. At this time, »Read more |
 | 13 Myths About Drug Abuse & Treatment
We would like to clear some very import air. Here are some RIGHT answers to some of the many questions about drug abuse and treatment. »Read more |
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