by John Sharpe | Mar 10, 2023 | Meditation
It can be challenging to transition from being in treatment and focusing on your recovery to leaving and returning to daily responsibilities. One of those daily responsibilities will include finding a job in order to provide for yourself or your family. This is where...
by John Sharpe | Mar 2, 2023 | Meditation
The foundation for the Refuge Recovery Program dates back many years ago, with a man from India named Siddhartha (Sid) Gautama. Today, he is widely known as a Buddha, and his spiritual practice is known as Buddhism. The Refuge Recovery Program is one of the many...
by John Sharpe | Mar 24, 2022 | Meditation
Mindfulness continues to prove its efficacy in reducing feelings of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and other experiences of mental distress. Mindfulness is a valuable tool, not only for coping with the stressors of life, but for fostering personal peace, healing, and...
by John Sharpe | Feb 9, 2022 | Meditation
Most people have heard about the numerous benefits associated with mindfulness and meditation. Meditation is important because it helps establish balanced emotional regulation, aids relapse prevention, and encourages peace and well-being. Many positive things...
by westcoastrc | Aug 24, 2021 | Blog, Meditation, Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a mental practice that involves being fully aware and present in a given moment. One becomes aware of thoughts, feelings, and other sensations that arise with complete acceptance and no judgment in this mental state. Mindfulness aims to bring about...
by westcoastrc | Aug 19, 2021 | Meditation, Mindfulness, Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention
There is no question that different environments have a direct effect on one’s well-being. In relation to recovery, the environment can refer to a specific place or any other factors surrounding an individual during their journey. Particular settings can influence...
