While fight-or-flight was conceptualized as a way humans respond to certain stressful stimuli in the 1920s, the additional and perhaps less noted third response, freeze, was not widely considered until […]
Empowering Loved Ones in Recovery
Knowing how painful and challenging life was before recovery and the challenges that our loved ones face in recovery, the question is how do we best support our loved ones in their recovery?
An Easter Message from Spiritual Counselor, David Brumbaugh
The Christian tradition of Easter and the Jewish tradition of Passover are rich with symbolism that profoundly resonates with the experience of recovery. The despair, hopelessness, and fear of those […]
Why Did I Just Volunteer for That? – When Recovery Related Commitments Become a Source of Stress
“Selfishness and self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles,” states the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, as it details out the problem before suggesting a solution to […]
Low Self-Esteem, the Foothold for Addiction
Low self-esteem or a disrupted or disjointed sense of self is one of the hallmarks of addiction. If a person’s self-image is negative, they may struggle with feeling motivated, capable, […]
Recovering During the Health Crisis: What Else Can I Do?
The COVID-19 pandemic has left people all over the world unable to go about their daily lives. It’s a time when watching the news can bring about feelings of fear […]