What happens during a session of intensive psychotherapy for addiction? Should you wait until you've gotten some time un ...
Family support and addiction recovery: Moving through fear
In order to conquer fear, you must face it head on, see it for what it is, and master it. Basic principles for those who ...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques for holiday anxiety
Are you stressed by the holidays? A brief guide of self-help techniques to help people in addiction recovery manage anxi ...
The benefits of Spiritual Psychology: INTERVIEW with The Clearing
What is Spiritual Psychology and how does it fit into an addiction treatment plan? We investigate here. ...
Depression during addiction recovery: Am I depressed or just down?
When does short term sadness turn into long term depression? We review here and invite your questions about depression d ...
Empathy and substance abuse counseling
Empathy in substance abuse counseling is well documented. But how can you use empathy in the context of varying viewpoin ...
Family dysfunction and addiction: 3 steps for better emotional health
Addiction promotes family dysfunction. So how can you break out of roles you've adapted to survive? Maggie Harmon speaks ...
Guilt and shame in addiction recovery: 10 activities to help cope
You can learn to understand AND cope with guilt and shame after addiction. 10 practical steps on the psychological heali ...
Honesty in addiction treatment
Self-sabotage is a frequent barrier to those seeking addiction treatment and comes in many forms. So what's the role of ...
How to stop using drugs on your own: Surrender to Win!
This can be YOUR YEAR. It can be the year that you finally surrender your addictions, worries, fears and regrets from th ...