By Aleah Johnson, Director of Alumni Outreach and Development Setbacks in recovery are pretty much inevitable; nobody is immune to them or their unforeseeable effects. They can range from major occurrences, such as the loss of a loved one, to minor ones, such as having a headache to the point where you cannot function effectively […]
By Nancy Minister, Workshop Facilitator, Rio Retreat Center at The Meadows In this Mindful Monday series, we have presented many different ways of being mindful and many different benefits of having a mindfulness practice. We know that mindfulness is a deliberate practice and a deliberate experience of being present in the moment. Today, I’m excited […]
By Nancy Greenlee, LPC, The Meadows Therapist Once a month, the Workshop team is treated to a consultation from Pia Mellody, the creator of the Survivors workshop treatment model. She makes herself available, both to consult on clinical cases, answer and process questions and to inspire us with her wise adages for the spirituality of […]
We’ve all probably heard someone being called a “sponsor” when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction recovery, but what exactly is a sponsor in recovery, and how can he or she help? By taking a closer look, we can learn just how important, if not essential, a sponsor can be in you or your loved one’s journey to wellness.
For those of us recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction, dating can be a complicated and confusing world. When you finally do decide to start dating again, it is important to seek sober dating advice from those in your support group to make sure the time is right.
The American Psychological Association reports that 89% of adults feel stressed by at least one aspect of the holiday season, whether it’s financial concerns, family-related tensions, or feeling like their culture or traditions are overlooked. And if you’re in recovery, navigating the holidays means addressing one more (big) factor on top of these stressors. Yet, no matter how you celebrate or what challenges you face, you can still enjoy a sober holiday.