by John Sharpe | Dec 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Exercise is a powerful tool for addiction recovery. Evidence shows that only 30 minutes of walking a day has a benefit on mood and health. Exercise improves your mental health by releasing endorphins. These chemical hormones contribute to overall happiness and can...
by John Sharpe | Jul 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
You have probably realized through your journey with addiction how powerful it was to take back control of your life. Before entering recovery, you likely felt controlled by your addiction. It dictated most of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Fortunately, by...
by westcoastrc | Apr 13, 2020 | Blog, In the News, Individual Therapy, Mindfulness, Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention, Uncategorized
Since the early part of 2020, the world has faced one of the most difficult challenges I have ever witnessed during my lifetime. The human population is currently suffering a pandemic of epic proportions. During this time of crisis, it is a quality of human nature to...
by westcoastrc | Mar 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Beginning I can recall sitting in my therapist’s office and having her tell me to “practice self-compassion”. I thought to myself, “yeah sure, I eat healthily and exercise.” But no matter what I did or didn’t do, this was my weekly homework assignment....
by westcoastrc | Aug 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
The act of accepting one’s need for therapy is a very big step, and so much more. It’s often said that admitting the need for assistance in the first place is the first big step on the road to recovery, but even that might not be giving it enough credit....
