Month: July 2016

Alternatives: Hypnosis for Addiction

Alternatives: Hypnosis for Addiction

  • Posted on July 29, 2016
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This Recovery Life is going to be bringing you a series of “Alternative” methods to assist with the facilitation of your Recovery. Our first post comes from a Licensed Hypnotherapist, Emiliano Lena. The focus is hypnotherapy. In the past, you might have heard of people stopping their smoking via hypnosis. Hypnosis has roots in Ancient Egypt and Hindu Vedas a few thousand years ago. Within the last century, it has been regarded to be an increasingly useful tool in diminishing mental as well as physical distress. We’ve all heard sayings like , “You…continue reading →
Getting Help: How to Take Hold of That “Hand uP”!

Getting Help: How to Take Hold of That “Hand uP”!

  • Posted on July 19, 2016
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Just this week, I came across someone who has been recovering “on his own”. Recognizing that you have any issue at all is a monumental step. Stopping the detrimental use of alcohol, other substances and/or behaviors as a result is highly commendable! You might feel that someone like this has things “under control”, and you know, this individual is on the way! It is much easier to STAY STOPPED once you’re not using substances anymore than it is to STOP. Stopping Alcohol and other  substance use is the first step and just the…continue reading →
How to Manage YOUR Emotions

How to Manage YOUR Emotions

  • Posted on July 5, 2016
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It's challenging. You hate making lists, but you’re asked to do so in situations where you have no other choice but to be there. You cleaned up after yourself and your partner comes and cleans up after you. You’re hoping to work on your project but are still awaiting that perfect time. You’re at work and just know that your boss is going to call you out. You’re reactive to the first misstep your partner takes since he “should know better”. The forecast says thunderstorms for the weekend. You’re cursing your trip and…continue reading →