Self-Care During the Holidays
The holidays are stressful. People have an immense amount of expectation on themselves and their families; they are rushing to provide an idyllic image of
The Basics of Any 12-Step Program
The 12-Step programs, which originally began with Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935, have a bad wrap as far as I’m concerned. When people think of 12-Step
The Importance of Making the Bed
Mental health and addiction recovery are so important for overall quality of life for many people, yet can seem like a quagmire when it comes
Perfectionism
Perfectionism is an example of a symptom usually rooted in trauma and dysfunctional experience that society has rewarded and viewed as helpful. I can tell
The Problem with the Geographical Cure
Have you ever heard of the geographical cure? It is the idea that moving one’s physical location will have a significant impact on whatever symptoms
Sobriety vs. Recovery
For those who have struggled with an Addiction issue of any kind (whether it be alcohol, drugs, nicotine, sugar, work, sex, pornography, codependency, relationships, spending,
