Dealing with alcohol addiction is especially challenging during quarantine. Several treatment facilities are closed or have gone virtual. During quarantine, there are still opportunities out there to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. How Can I Find a Meeting Online? First you should Browse the Directory of Online Meetings. This will walk you through the options […]
Author Archives: Drew Powell
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Jan
Jan
Are you looking for a new therapist? Is your mind boggled by how many different titles therapists have? Are you not sure which one to choose based on their credentials? These are common questions new clients have swirling around their heads during their search. When seeking out mental healthcare, it is common to get confused […]
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Jan
Jan
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, you may be growing tired of virtual meetings. The term “Zoom fatigue” has been popularized to describe this phenomenon. Whether it is the strain on your eyes from the computer screen glare or your longing for physical connection, many are finding themselves in a place of desperation and desire to […]
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Jan
Jan
With 2021 underway, it may be a good time to reevaluate your progress on your personal goals for growth. In December, we wrote a reminder to readers to Focus on the Positive in the New Year. Perhaps you made a New Years resolution and need some tips on holding yourself accountable. To successfully form new, […]
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Dec
Millions of people who struggle with alcoholism or addiction want recovery but do not fully understand the concept. They often imagine that recovery includes white-knuckling through urges to drink or use drugs again, while still staying the same person they were when their troubles began. A full recovery program should address multiple areas of an […]
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Dec
Dec
According to Harvard Medical School, Americans spend approximately 90% of their lives indoors, with the percentage increasing as a person ages. Such a sedentary life lends itself to poor physical health but also can be harmful to someone who is already prone to mental health issues like depression. Spending more time outside offers benefits to […]
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Dec
Dec
Now that you’re in recovery, it’s vital to be proactive in setting boundaries for yourself. This includes protecting your health by being outspoken with your social circle about what you will and will not do. Your friends and family might know that you’re in recovery, but they may not know exactly what that entails. They […]
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Dec
Dec
Many people utilize yoga and meditation to supplement talk therapy and group meetings to develop a positive mindset. Still, many people do not have experience with guided imagery. Guided imagery is a type of focused relaxation intended to unite the mind and body to create harmony and peaceful images. It involves using all five senses: […]
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Dec
Dec
For a person contemplating entering recovery for their struggle with addiction, one of the biggest concerns revolves around experiencing physical cravings for their drug of choice. The idea of feeling the familiar, urgent drive to indulge that craving but not having the option due to being in a residential or hospitalization program can be overwhelming. […]
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Dec
Dec
If you don’t write in a journal because you associate it with the dramatic emotions of a teenage girl writing in her diary, think again. Keeping a journal is an excellent way to deal with the difficulties of living with a mental health diagnosis. Regular journal-writing has been proven to be beneficial. Give yourself time […]