Shame is a toxic emotion; it has only negative effects on us. Shame is defined as “a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.” Sometimes, that “foolish” behavior is ours, and other times, it belongs to someone else. Either way, we feel a loss of respect or honor as a result. As …
Many who picture their families think of great outdoor barbeques with no clouds in the sky and soft grass underfoot. For others, the idea of family is dad in his chair with a beer watching TV for hours on end, sibling rivalries, and mom is nowhere to be seen. Building a support system in treatment is key. Many will think …
The Struggles Of Mental Health There’s no reason to undermine or mock the experience of struggling with mental health. People who are in treatment for their struggles with mental health which includes becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol are facing a very serious challenge in life. One of the tricks to recovery, however, is taking it both seriously and not …
We like things done well. We like things to be made well, cooked well, and done well. We like to feel well as opposed to feeling unwell. Wellness is simply defined as “the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal”. We focus on wellness in recovery from addiction, alcoholism, and dual diagnosis …
