How to Manage YOUR Emotions

How to Manage YOUR Emotions

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 →
How to STOP Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

How to STOP Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

You never thought this day would come.… I would like to commend you on your decision. The first step to changing anything in our lives is being honest with ourselves and admitting that there is a problem. This is an act of courage that most people struggle with due to things such as fear, social influence and ego which get in their way. The fact that you made it past those hurdles have brought you halfway over the proverbial “mountain”. If you or someone you love has been thinking about stopping the use…continue reading →
Recovery: How to Deal With Family

Recovery: How to Deal With Family

Ahhhhh… the beauty of family.. what do we do with them and what would we do without them? This coin has some chunk to it either way you flip it. Family units are as unique as we are. There are no two alike. There is no sense in comparing and despairing either. What might seem at times like a great situation for you, is not the case for others. ie; Your friend’s mom smoking marijuana with the boys while everyone hangs out in the house. Your dad sharing his six pack with your…continue reading →