Forgiving Yourself in Recovery

Forgiveness is an essential part of healing and lays the foundation for long-term sobriety and good health. It’s the deliberate process of letting go of resentment, anger and bitterness toward someone you think has wronged you – including yourself. By releasing these negative emotions, you free up energy to invest in yourself and can see benefits in your […]

How Cognitive Journaling Can Improve Your Mental Health in Recovery

Do you ever find yourself struggling to fight negative thoughts? How many times do you find yourself or others telling you, “cheer up”, “don’t be so negative”, “look on the bright side”?  Well, you can’t just tell yourself or others to be positive and expect everything to magically get better. Toxic positivity can be just […]

I Relapsed… What Should I Do Now?

Welcome back! In our last blog post, we discussed relapse prevention – the stages of relapsing, triggers, and prevention tips. Today we’re looking a step further at what to do in the event you have relapsed. If you have broken your sobriety, you may experience feelings of guilt, sadness, shame, or uncertainty about how to proceed. Know that […]

How to Prevent Relapse in Recovery: Stages, Triggers & Tips

In recovery, every day is a new opportunity to re-affirm your commitment to sobriety. However, during difficult times or when confronted by triggers, you may fear relapsing. It’s not uncommon – statistics suggest that up to 80% of individuals who are trying to quit experience at least one relapse before they achieve long-term sobriety. This is why it’s important […]