Someone new to recovery might hear others with long-term sobriety in 12-Step meetings advise others to avoid dating until they have been sober for one full year. Where does this […]
The Dysfunctional Family
There are many people that might resist the idea of labeling the home that they grew up in as dysfunctional, despite the flaws of their caregivers and the experiences that […]
The “God” Concept and the 12 Steps
The word “god” is an early barrier for many when they walk into a 12 Step meeting. On top of this, it’s a term that makes its appearance very quickly […]
The Practice of Radical Acceptance
A simple definition of the word acceptance is the act of taking something offered, which sounds rather harmless. However, in recovery, and indeed even in life itself, we are often […]
The Cognitive Distortion: Lies We Tell Ourselves
All human beings filter information and interactions through their own experience. We trust what our minds tell us because they’re wired to process information, warn us about danger, caution us, […]
Pouring Gasoline on the Fire: Why Do We Make Our Problems Worse?
A task is put off, a meeting is missed, a deadline is pushed to next week. These are seemingly inconsequential actions in the moment, but in time they can add […]