Guest blog post by Jennifer DiCostanzo, LCSW, CADC, MISA1 Is overcoming denial in addiction important? Or even necessary? When you’re watching a loved one struggle with addiction, understanding the role that denial plays is vital! The Role of Denial in Addiction If you have … [Read more...]
How to Feel Happy Again When Change Keeps You Down
Guest blog post by Stephanie Gutzmer, AuD, C-IAYT Cultivating more happiness in your life is possible with a little effort. Keep reading to shake off those blues and learn how to feel happy again. Related Reading: 20 Life Transition Quotes to Help You Survive Change How Can … [Read more...]
Suffered A Loss? Here’s Why You Should Consider Yoga For Grief Relief
Guest blog by Marina Lisjonok, MSW, E-CYT, RRT Grief is an experience that hits us all multiple times throughout our lives. Yet the grief experience is different for everyone. It affects us both emotionally and physically. This is why you should consider yoga for grief … [Read more...]
Benefits of Somatic Therapy: The Blessing and the Curse
Guest blog by Meghan Vosloo, LCSW, SEP (former associate) I remember the day that I was preparing for my first Somatic Experiencing™ (SE) Training weekend, and doing a phone consultation with a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. She told me that benefits … [Read more...]
9 Strategies For Overcoming Fear In Addiction Recovery
Overcoming fear in addiction recovery can be challenging because fears and addiction can work to fuel each other. Fear is a powerful four-letter word that controls behaviors – more than one wants to admit. Fear is a visceral reaction that takes hold, hijacking the conscious … [Read more...]
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