“Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” —George Eliot The unconditional love we get from animals, the simple and nonjudgmental acceptance, helps them create a… Read More
How Animals Can Help in Sobriety
Spring Activities to Keep You Active
When you make the decision to be sober, you are making one of the healthiest choices for your body, mind and soul. Your success in sobriety, however, relies on you… Read More
How Group Therapy Can Help You Connect
If you are thinking about entering a recovery program for addiction rehabilitation treatment, you’ve probably heard the term “group therapy.” If you’re unfamiliar with what this is, it’s important to… Read More
Why Trauma Sticks With You and How You Can Cope With It
Trauma can be intense, a wallop to your soul whose impact ripples out to cause mental, physical and emotional repercussions. In the aftermath of a traumatic event, you may think… Read More
What to Do if You’re Having an Anxiety Attack in Public
You’re at a busy coffee shop just waiting for your latte and minding your own business. Suddenly, you’re gripped by an inexplicable feeling of dread. You start to feel nervous,… Read More
What Does Life Look Like After Recovery
Life after recovery is the definition of the term “fresh start.” A life of sobriety after addiction completely changes everything you knew before. There are countless differences—some small, some big…. Read More
How To Celebrate Sobriety and Its Milestones
Sobriety presents many challenges, but the rewards for pushing through them are incredibly rich. Creating a healthy life, renewing relationships with friends and family, becoming more in touch with… Read More
How Practicing Sobriety for a Month Can Lead to a Lifetime of Sobriety
One of the latest trends that you may have seen people post about on social media is practicing sobriety for a month. Basically, people abstain from drinking (or other harmful… Read More
How You Can Practice Being More Mindful This Year
Mindfulness may sound like a New Age type of practice, but it actually has proven benefits for your mental and emotional health. When you practice being more mindful, it… Read More
How to Combat Anxiety and Depression in the New Year
Happy New Year! But what if it isn’t happy for you? It can be lonely and isolating when you don’t feel the expected rush of excitement for a brand-new year…. Read More
