by | Jan 9, 2024 | Group Therapy
Millions of people diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) have co-occurring post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The disorders often cause people to experience more severe symptoms and require professional addiction recovery treatment. According to Clinical...
by John Sharpe | Apr 2, 2023 | Mindfulness
The term “self-care” is widely known and used today, and it may have lost some of its original meaning and value. It can be practiced during many different phases of life that can help with your overall well-being; it is especially beneficial to practice self-care in...
by John Sharpe | Dec 21, 2022 | Recovery Tools
If the term “self-care” conjures images of mani-pedis and large specialty coffees, you’re not alone. However, self-care actually refers to taking care of both your physical and mental health on a daily basis. In doing so, you’re ensuring that you’re...
by John Sharpe | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog
Self-care means performing actions that take care of your physical and mental health. It starts when you get up in the morning. Do you stretch? Do you lay in bed for a while, allowing yourself to adjust to being awake? Do you brush your teeth as soon as you get up?...
by John Sharpe | Aug 21, 2022 | Blog
Recovery from addiction is often described as a path with hills and valleys. When a person goes through a valley, they are more vulnerable to stressors or environmental cues. Self-care practices serve as an anchor to prevent relapse and promote maximum life...