The Value of Trauma-Informed Care: How It Transforms Lives and Creates Safer Spaces for Those in Recovery
It’s the month when many people around-the-world give their bodies a break from the consumption of alcohol.
Whether you (or someone close to you) have taken part, this wellness challenge has grown in popularity over the last decade or so, and for a good reason.
Many people have reported significant physical and mental health benefits associated with quitting alcohol even after a month, some of which will be covered in this article.
The Mental and Physical Benefits of Dry January and How to Make Sobriety Last
It’s the month when many people around-the-world give their bodies a break from the consumption of alcohol.
Whether you (or someone close to you) have taken part, this wellness challenge has grown in popularity over the last decade or so, and for a good reason.
Many people have reported significant physical and mental health benefits associated with quitting alcohol even after a month, some of which will be covered in this article.
5 Ways to Avoid High-Intensity Binge Drinking During the Holiday Season
Co-occurring disorders, also called dual diagnosis or comorbidity, refer to the simultaneous presence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder within the same individual.
The Polyvagal Theory Explained
Co-occurring disorders, also called dual diagnosis or comorbidity, refer to the simultaneous presence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder within the same individual.
The Five Benefits of a One-On-One Bespoke Treatment Program
Unlike group treatment programs, where other people experiencing similar issues as you are present, only you and your therapist will be involved in one-on-one treatment sessions which are geared towards issues and goals specific to you.
What it Means to be Trauma-Informed
Fortunately, the mental health educational landscape has evolved to include trauma-informed awareness and best practices over recent decades.
Healthcare professionals, leaders, mental health practitioners, and those working in various other professions aspire to be more trauma-informed in their work, which is profoundly reassuring.
Understanding and cultivating trauma-informed principles and values helps healthcare professionals (and those working in other industries) to better serve the needs of those under their care.
Working Out Recovery
Staying clean and sober is more than not drinking or using. It is about caring for your well-being as a whole. The right fitness routine can help you find a healthy balance of body, mind, and spirit. Find out more here…
Sobriety & the Ongoing COVID Pandemic
If you are travelling overseas you’ll need to navigate the airport – here’s how to do it in sobriety!
Art Therapy in Recovery
Around the clock peace of mind seems like an impossible task. The Idealism of lofty gurus and monks is that they have devoted their lives to meditation and spiritual matters, shuttered in monasteries and temples high on distant mountain tops. Lots of ways exist to bring a sense of ease and comfort in our lives. We don’t all have to put on robes and sit for hours on end. A powerful tool that can be adopted and applied by everyone is simple: Gratitude.
Aftercare, The Key to Long-Term Success
Aftercare can be the make or break in long-term success in addiction recovery. What does quality aftercare look like? And why do you need it?