Am I really addicted?
I talk with many people who really wonder if they are actually “addicted” to some substance or behavior. I get it - sometimes that question can be hard to answer. Let’s look at this more together.
Addiction Recovery: Fear Reconsidered
Whether in the throes of an intense addiction, well into recovery, or somewhere in between, FEAR is a common experience that many individuals face.
Kindness, Codependency, & Knowing the Difference
This may sound like a strange question to ask considering the fact that most of us probably first learned about kindness in preschool or kindergarten. But this seemingly rudimentary topic is misconstrued more often than we realize, especially when it comes to our relationships with others.
Recovery:What knot to Do
I was brushing my hair a few weeks ago, and I hit a snag. This snag turned out to be a tight, stubborn little knot near the middle of a section of my hair. I couldn’t see it at first; in fact, I almost couldn’t find it at all – it was well covered up beneath a good amount of hair. But I could feel it as I continued to brush, and it was clearly not going to budge.
Choosing Guilt Over Resentment
Sometimes it seems that other people (or family!) are pretty good at pushing our “guilt” button. Why is that? What makes us feel that way and how do we choose a better option? Listen to this recording to hear more. (Yes, we had a podcast at one point! :-)
Holiday Triggers & a few tools to Cope
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”… right?
For many of us, not so much. Dive into this blog post for some helpful tips on coping with holiday stress.