Yoga has become an essential complementary element in both substance use treatment programs and continuing care recovery actions. As a recovery tool, yoga provides a method for calming the mind while also improving physical fitness, both of which help maintain stability in recovery. Stress management is immensely important in recovery, especially during the first year […]
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5 Stress-Reducing Activities this Summer to Help with Recovery
With plenty of warm summer weather still to come, it is a great time to make the most of outdoor activities that are not only enjoyable, but also help reduce stress in recovery. Stress management is a critical coping skill for successfully navigating the recovery journey. Feelings of worry, dread, stress, or anxiety can undermine […]
The Importance of Incorporating Relaxation Into Routine
Stress is, unfortunately, part of daily life—and it always has been. We get into trouble with stress when we do not manage its effects in a healthy manner. In fact, self-medicating stress through the use of a substance may have initiated a substance use disorder in the first place. Now, we understand that weaving relaxation […]
5 Mental Health Tips to Help with Sobriety this Summer
As we head into the final leg of summer it is a good time to take stock. You have successfully maintained sobriety throughout the summer months by practicing relapse prevention strategies and avoiding known triggers. While sustaining recovery is commendable in every way, perhaps now is a good time to pay particular attention to mental […]
Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
If there is just one thing that we can incorporate into our daily lives to enhance overall wellbeing in recovery it is the practice of mindfulness. Studies proliferate regarding the effects of practicing mindfulness on various aspects of our mental health, relationships, career, and even finances. Across the board, cultivating the practice of mindfulness into […]
The Power of Journaling in Recovery
Journey and journal. These two little words share a similar Latin root that translates to “of one day.” The concept of approaching recovery one day at a time dovetails beautifully with the practice of recording daily journal entries while traveling along this life-affirming journey. Journaling is a powerful recovery tool that not only allows you […]