Reflections on Stress–Finding the Calm Place
Reflections on Stress--Finding the Calm Place Reflections on stress can help us understand one of our most common daily challenges and struggles. In recovery, we find ourselves up against the stress of...
View ArticleAnger Issues–Calming Down in Recovery
Anger Issues--Calming Down in Recovery Anger issues are not just a problem in addiction recovery, of course, but they are rather common among people who have substance use problems. In fact, there are...
View ArticleYour Anger Style–How Well Do You Manage?
Your Anger Style--How Well Do You Manage? Your anger style may be causing you a lot of problems. If so, there's lots that you can do to turn that around. Despite what you may think, your anger isn't...
View ArticleAnger Style–What is Yours? Part 2
Anger Style--What is Yours? Part 2 Anger style is your pattern of coping with your own anger, that of others and even situations in which you believe there could be anger. We all have ways in which we...
View ArticleAnger Style–What is Yours? Part 1
Anger Style--What is Yours? Part 1 Anger style is the way in which someone habitually experiences and deals with anger. Given that anger is a normal and even healthy emotion, we all have a particular...
View ArticleTypes of Stress–Not All Stress is the Same
Types of Stress--Not All Stress is the Same Types of stress vary across a range of mild, moderate or severe in their impact. Not only does the intensity of stress vary from situation to situation and...
View ArticleStress and Your Recovery – Are You Doing Enough to Relieve it?
Stress and Your Recovery – Are You Doing Enough to Relieve it? Stress and your recovery. They shouldn’t go together, but unfortunately, they do. Since stress is a normal part of almost everyone’s...
View ArticleWorld Events and Stress – Removing Yourself for a Healthy Recovery
World Events and Stress – Removing Yourself for a Healthy Recovery World events and stress often play a pretty big role in how happy and healthy many people are. It’s not uncommon to experience...
View ArticleThe Stress Response–Survival and Trauma
The Stress Response--Survival and Trauma The stress response is an innate and instinctive reaction that is both a biological and a psychological experience. It occurs when we are faced with a threat of...
View ArticleHow Does Easter Relate to Addiction and Mental Health?
For some people, holidays are good times of the year to spend quality time with family members and friends. But, for other people, holidays can be the worst times of the year. Why? Family gatherings...
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