By encouraging a sense of community and togetherness, recovering people are motivated to bond with others, support each other, and continue sobriety to retain their place in the house. Sober living homes encourage participation in group meetings, household tasks, and sometimes, holistic practices such as meditation and mindfulness. Individuals in sober homes share a common […]
Arquivos de Categoria: Sober living
In counseling, therapists guide people to find and replace these negative thoughts when they may happen. By Sarah Bence, OTR/LBence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings. Research shows people who have a supportive social network are more likely to remain alcohol-free after withdrawal. Those with a wider circle […]
Sadly, well intentioned folks try to protect the alcoholic from him/herself (enabling) or try to predict what they will do next (no crystal ball available). Some are meant to make you think and some are meant to be taken very literally. Alcoholics Anonymous refers to, “the insanity of our disease.” This is a very literal […]
Shift perspective to see relapse and other “failures” as opportunities to learn. • Empowerment—finding the wherewithal to cope with recovery and the challenges of life, which breeds a sense of self-efficacy. The prospect of change engages people in an inner dialogue about hope, disappointment, and accountability. Cravings diminish and disappear in time unless attention is […]
An intuitive rock star, she anticipates and surpasses her clients’ needs by elevating their brand identity’s look, feel, and capacity. Kelley achieves this by engaging global influences and a rich sense of luxury. Prior to joining the CUNY Institute, she spent several years working as a research assistant and field agent with the Social Justice […]
