TOMORROW, September 30: Join us for a FREE live webinar, "Are You Ready to Take on New Beginnings?" presented by Opera del Sol members Nicole Dupre, Founder and Creative Director, Theresa Smith-Levin, CEO and Nishaa Johnson, Artistic Director.
In This Webinar:
➡️ The webinar will feature an originally arranged version of the song In the End by Linkin Park.
➡️ This webinar will be a recap of the series and a Q&A with Opera del Sol.
These events are free and open to the public.
Event Details:
September 30, 2020
2-3 PM EST
Register: https://bit.ly/3aBKm7S
TODAY, September 23: Join us for a FREE live webinar, " The Causes of Despair and Knowing You are Not Alone," presented by Opera del Sol members Nicole Dupre, Founder and Creative Director, Theresa Smith-Levin, CEO and Nishaa Johnson, Artistic Director. Register: https://bit.ly/3aBKm7S
In This Webinar:
➡️ The webinar will feature an originally arranged version of the song Creep by Radiohead.
➡️ The webinar will be focusing on depression, self-worth, and self-esteem.
➡️ Nicole Dupre will lead a discussion on how music can relate to many subjects in one's life when dealing with a substance use disorder or mental health concerns.
These events are free and open to the public.
Event Details:
September 23, 2020
2 PM-3 PM EST
Register: https://bit.ly/3aBKm7S
Though the pandemic has created additional stress and challenges for those in recovery or struggling with substance abuse, telehealth services are providing a helpful option for people in need of treatment. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2FT8MP8
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National Recovery Month is celebrated every September. While many events are virtual this year, the recovery community in South Florida can still participate in this important month for awareness and reducing stigma. Learn more or find ways to celebrate here: https://bit.ly/3iiun1N
THIS WEDNESDAY: Join us for a FREE live webinar, "How Do We Connect to Generation Z," presented by Opera del Sol members Nicole Dupre, Founder and Creative Director, Theresa Smith-Levin, CEO and Nishaa Johnson, Artistic Director. Register: https://bit.ly/3aBKm7S
In This Webinar:
➡️ This webinar will feature an original arrangement of the song "Bring Me Back to Live" by Evanescence.
➡️ You will learn the current statistics for opioid deaths and how it is the #1 killer in the US.
➡️ You will also learn why music is a great way to connect and how to teach and reach your Gen Z patients.
These events are free and open to the public.
Event Details:
September 16, 2020
2-3 PM EST
Register: https://bit.ly/3aBKm7S
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community Education Series: How Music Can Help Heal Wounds of Addiction. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
TODAY: Join us for a FREE live webinar, "Addiction Crisis Through a Mother's Eyes," presented by Opera del Sol members Nicole Dupre, Founder and Creative Director, Theresa Smith-Levin, CEO and Nishaa Johnson, Artistic Director. Register: https://bit.ly/3aBKm7S
In This Webinar:
➡️ This webinar will feature an original arrangement of the song "Rockabye" by Camilla Cabello.
➡️ After the performance, Nicole Dupre will discuss how music can relate to many subjects in one's life when dealing with a substance use disorder or mental health concerns.
➡️ You will also hear from Nishaa and Theresa and their journey throughout producing the series.
These events are free and open to the public.
Event Details:
September 9, 2020
2 PM-3 PM EST
Register: https://bit.ly/3aBKm7S
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community Education Series: How Music Can Help Heal Wounds of Addiction. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
We recently surveyed 500 South Floridians to find out how COVID-19 was impacting their mental health and substance use. We found that households with lower income are drinking and using drugs at lower rate compared to middle & high income households but have less access to help when needed.
See full results here: https://bit.ly/3iGD9Wp
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Join us tomorrow, October 22 for a free live webinar, "Stronger Together," presented by Genesis Games, LMHC. Register: https://bit.ly/2EVIDhW
Webinar Objectives:
- Understanding the impact of prolonged uncertainty, anxiety, and stress are having in our romantic relationships
- Learning easy to implement techniques that can help with emotion co-regulation in couples fostering resilience
- Developing habits conductive to continued communication and connection
These events are free and open to the public.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community Education Series: Anger and Depression. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
No matter what your alcohol or substance use patterns are, you can benefit from a Sober October. Even if you don't have an addiction to substances, going sober for even a short period of time can benefit your life. Find out how: https://bit.ly/2HjDqBO
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Join us Wednesday, October 21 for a free live webinar, "Anger and Depression," presented by Arthur Bain LMHC, MCAP, CST. Register: https://bit.ly/3anUn8P
Webinar Objectives:
- Investigate the ontological perspective of anger and depression.
- Address the signs which indicate the behavior associated with anger and depression.
- The key factors which might help the client/patient overcome anger and depression.
These events are free and open to the public.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community Education Series: Anger and Depression. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
With the election season reaching its peak, we surveyed 1,000 people to see how the events of 2020 are impacting their mental health and substance use. The results were striking when we looked at the differences between party affiliations and how members are handling stress.
Democrats & Republicans are experiencing "election stress" differently. Nearly half of Democrats said the 2020 election has impacted their mental health, making them 89% more likely than Republicans and 30% more likely than Independents to do so.
Survey respondents who identified themselves as Republicans reported drug use at a higher rate than their Democratic or Independent peers. The most significant differences in the rates were between Republicans and Independents.
View full results: https://bit.ly/34BzOnT
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Democrats & Republicans are Handling 'Election Stress' Differently
Whether you're newly in recovery or are participating in #SoberOctober, Halloween can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are ways to help strengthen your relapse prevention plan and keep your sobriety intact like:
➡️Create new traditions that don't revolve around drinking
➡️Enjoy time with friends (either in-person or virtually) celebrating the season with costumes, movies or other themed activities
➡️Work your relapse prevention plan and think ahead about your specific triggers and strategies to handle them
Click the link for more tips on how to have a sober Halloween: https://bit.ly/3e26Qk3
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Ways To Celebrate & Stay Sober This Halloween | The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health
Join us Wednesday, October 28 for a free live webinar, "Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)," presented by Dr. Charles Weber, D.O., Board Certified Psychiatrist. Register: https://bit.ly/34lXfRZ
Webinar Objectives:
- Brief overview of treatment-resistant MDD (Major Depressive Disorder)
- Understand remission rates in TRMDD/modes of treatment
- Explain theory of how TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) treats TRMDD (Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder)
These events are free and open to the public.
Join us Thursday, Nov 5 for a free live webinar, "The Power of Peers," presented by Luke Johnson, Peer Recovery Coach Trainer. Register: https://bit.ly/30NLjGv
Webinar Objectives:
- The potential struggles of entry-level staff
- What is a recovery coach and recovery coach training
- Embracing all pathways to recovery
These events are free and open to the public.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community Education Series: Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Join us Wednesday, Nov 4 for a free live webinar, "Using Your Body as a Form of Relapse Prevention," presented by Jacki Gethner, Certified and Licensed Massage Therapist. Register: https://bit.ly/2Fp2bLY
Webinar Objectives:
- Learn how recovery is triggered by physical symptoms of the body
- Experience how we all can benefit from body-centered approaches
- Share simple tools to support oneself and others (whether in recovery or not)
These events are free and open to the public.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community Education Series: Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Join us Thursday, Nov 12 for a free live webinar, "A Deeper Understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder," presented by Allison Johanson, LCSW. Register: https://bit.ly/3pmOAHm
Webinar Objectives:
- Participants will gain a greater understanding of People Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder
- Participants will learn interventions for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder using a Trauma-informed approach
- Participants will learn effective ways to care for themselves as they work with people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder
These events are free and open to the public.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community Education Series: Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Personality Disorders and Inter-generational Trauma in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders. After registering, you will receive a...
Join us Wednesday, Nov 11 for a free live webinar, "Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Personality Disorders and Inter-generational Trauma in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders," presented by Alex Ribbentrop, LCSW-QS, CFTP. Register: https://bit.ly/35fVqXs
Webinar Objectives:
- Define concepts of inter-generational and trans-generational trauma
- Identify how the understanding personality features may be used to inform clinical approach and interventions
- Identify the three different categories of trauma as noted in the presentation
These events are free and open to the public.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community Education Series: Using Your Body as a Form of Relapse Prevention. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Join us Thursday, Nov 19 for a free live webinar, "Importance of Trauma Informed Care for Clinicians Treating SUDs," presented by Gunjani Patel, M.A, NCC, LPCC, LMHC, CISM, ABA at 2PM EST. Register: https://bit.ly/3lQq6Uj
Webinar Objectives:
1. Increase the awareness of the co-occurrence of trauma and addiction.
2. Raise more awareness on trauma and how it impacts addiction dependence and recovery.
3. Interventions and things to consider during treatment for clinicians who don't specialize in trauma.
These events are free and open to the public.
Join us Wednesday, Nov 16 for a free live webinar, "Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy: An Overview," presented by Jordan A. Katz, MSW, LSW at 2PM EST. Register: https://bit.ly/3pARysb
These events are free and open to the public.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CO CE: Professional Education Series: Top Questions About Codependency. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! The holidays are a time of celebration, but they can also be challenging if you or a loved one is facing substance abuse.
If you need support, we’re here 24/7 to answer questions you have about addiction, treatment and how to get started on the road to recovery.
Join us Wednesday, Dec 2 for a free live webinar, "Rising to Resilience from the Depths of Betrayal," presented by Constance Clancy, Ed.D, LPC, LMHC, NCC at 2PM EST. Register: https://bit.ly/2ScwCZ2
Webinar Objectives:
1. Participants will define and understand how betrayal often occurs early on in life and is repeated in adulthood.
2. Participants will define the term Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and empathy.
3. Participants will learn tools to develop resilience and be freed from inner trauma that betrayal brought on.
These events are free and open to the public.
Join us Wed, Dec 9 for a free, live webinar "Real Talk: A Discussion About the Dangers of Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Teens" presented by Miss Florida Michaela McLean.
Real Talk gives students a unique opportunity to hear from Miss Florida 2019, Michaela Mclean about drug and alcohol abuse while also providing prevention techniques to help them in their everyday lives.
Register: https://bit.ly/3pzsvWs
Join us Wednesday, December 16 for a free live webinar, "Intensive Trauma Therapy: A New Modality for Deep Change and Enriched Recovery," presented by Timothy Sosin MA, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Certified Therapist, A-CRA Certified Therapist. Register: https://bit.ly/3pzbtaY
Webinar attendees will:
1. gain knowledge of the unique nature of intensive trauma therapy
2. be able to integrate intensive trauma therapy into their conceptualization process
3. be able to identify how intensive trauma therapy can enrich addiction recovery
These events are free and open to the public.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community Education Series: Intensive Trauma Therapy: A New Modality for Deep Change and Enriched Recovery. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
High levels of stress can trigger a relapse and holiday travel can easily lead to some stressful situations. That's why it's especially important to have a relapse prevention plan in place to maintain sobriety during the holidays. Find tips and a checklist here: https://bit.ly/37rpAYO
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Happy holidays to you and your family! The holidays are a time of celebration, but they can also be challenging if you or a loved one is facing substance abuse.
If you need support, we’re here 24/7 to answer questions you have about addiction, treatment and how to get started on the road to recovery.
Wishing our community partners, employees and patients a wonderful New Year! We look forward to continuing to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients as they begin their journey to a substance-free life.
If you ever need support or assistance referring someone to our care, we’re here 24/7 (including holidays) to answer any questions you have about addiction, treatment and how to get started on the road to recovery.
It can be tricky to determine just how much is too much if you are unaware of how much a standard drink is. To make sure you are not exceeding the recommended guidelines, you need to be aware of the measurements for a standard drink. To learn more, take a look at the chart.
Mental health disorders are becoming more prevalent in the United States. The increase in cases being reported is a clear signal that mental health needs to be made more of a priority. If one of your planned resolutions is to achieve better mental health, there are steps you can take now to ensure the improvements start immediately. It can be as simple as going to sleep earlier. If you are interested in learning more ways to make this a better year for your mental health, visit https://bit.ly/38eaoi3
We would love to hear which one works for you! Comment below.
Dry January can be a great opportunity for someone to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol. If you know someone considering sobriety, Dry January would be a great time to do so. Here are some tips to help make Dry January a successful experience.
To hear more details on each of these tips visit: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/tips-to-make-your-dry-january-successful
Did you know that exercise and nutrition both play a critical role in mental health and addiction? Studies show that regular exercise and a healthy diet can decrease the chances of mental illness and substance abuse. If you or someone you know are looking to make a change in the New Year, try implementing exercise and nutrition into your everyday life. Simple wellness strategies, such as these, can give you the push you need to begin your journey to a healthy mind and body.
To learn more about the benefits of exercise and nutrition, visit https://bit.ly/2JzFQhh
For Megan, finding ways to incorporate healthy habits into her daily life helped her stay strong in recovery. She found habits, such as connecting with support groups, to be a huge part of how she has stuck to her recovery. Through connecting, she has realized the importance of having people to talk to, that can understand and relate to her struggles. It is important to remember that recovery is not something that needs to be done alone. There is a whole community out there that is willing to help.
To find out some more habits, Megan uses, click here: https://bit.ly/2XaZTVX
Holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but once they are over the feelings of sadness may arise. For some that can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as substance use. That doesn’t have to be the case though. There are many other ways to channel those feelings into something positive. If you are interested in finding ways to manage those post-holiday blues follow this link: https://bit.ly/3hSJqjl
Have you found other positive ways to manage? Let us know in the comments below.
Megan keeps it real and honest when it comes to recovery. For her, it started great, but it wasn’t long before reality sunk in and her initial excitement faded away. Now she wants people to know that although recovery is not easy, it is worth it and as each day goes by, you slowly embrace the fact that you can recover.
To hear more of Megan’s inspiring story, visit https://bit.ly/2xB0ya9
As we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, we realize now more than ever how important socializing is. For many, Zoom and other video conferencing platforms have become the new way to do the activities that used to be done in person. One popular activity now being done online is happy hour. Although happy hour is usually associated with alcohol, there are ways you can take part without needing a drink to do it. Check out these six simple alternatives by the University of Michigan!
→ Coffee break/Lunch date
→ Movie night
→ Dry happy hour with mocktails
→ Workout date
→ Cooking class
→ Virtual Game night
Have you tried any of these alternatives? We would love to hear in the comments below!
It took an ultimatum from Beth’s parents for her to give up alcohol and attend an outpatient addiction treatment program. After realizing that she was misusing alcohol, she began her journey to healing and has now been in recovery since 2013.
Beth’s story shows us that recovery is possible and anyone is capable of living a healthy, wonderful life free of drugs and alcohol. To read more about her story and others in recovery visit https://bit.ly/3hT9WJp
Know someone ready to take the next steps in their recovery? Help set them up for success by educating them on the stages of recovery. It can be easy to get discouraged along the way, which is why addiction experts have created a model that can help you visualize a path to recovery.
Read the full steps and find out what to expect in each step to alcohol recovery here: https://bit.ly/3pZOVQ4
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Ask the Psychiatrist: Emotions and Sleep
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Ask the Psychiatrist: How to Create Space in Our Hearts for Relationships – Letting Go and Moving Through Anger and Resentments
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Ask the Psychiatrist: Broken Heart Syndrome: Can We Get Sick or Really Die of a Broken Heart?
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Ask the Psychiatrist: Valentine’s Day: How to Handle the Holiday if you Aren’t in a Relationship
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Ask the Psychiatrist: Heart Health and Emotions: What is the Connection?
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Ask the Psychiatrist: Medications for Depression and Anxiety
Sometimes it takes more than one set of circumstances to quit harmful substances. For Olivia, it took her a little over a year to conquer giving up alcohol, drugs and cigarettes. Although it didn’t occur all at once, Olivia is proud to say her transformation has given her a new life.
To read more about Olivia and others who are in recovery click here https://bit.ly/3hT9WJp
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Ask the Psychiatrist: Emotions and Sleep
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Ask the Psychiatrist: How to create space in our hearts for relationships – letting go
Sober curiosity is a new trend consisting of people who are not considered to have a drinking problem but make the decision to be sober. This decision is often done for health and lifestyle benefits. Abstaining from alcohol has many benefits such as weight loss and improved memory, as well as mitigating the short- and long-term health risks associated with alcohol use. To learn more about the benefits of sober curiosity visit https://bit.ly/2wsVKTK
With advances in technology, online counseling, telehealth and teletherapy services are becoming more common and useful forms of mental health treatment. Addiction treatments were once restricted to in-person meetings but can now happen anytime and anywhere with a reliable internet connection.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the telehealth services we offer, please visit https://bit.ly/35Z2B66
As January draws to a close, the end of Dry January is also approaching. For some, the thought of continuing not to drink alcohol may come up. Cutting alcohol from your diet can result in several physical, mental, emotional and social health benefits. If you or someone you love is looking to eliminate alcohol permanently, here are some tips to get started:
→ Find a sober community
→ Find an alcohol-free alternative
→ Get active and exercise
→ Embrace your better self
Have any tips for staying sober? Let us know in the comments below!
Sometimes just hearing that it is possible and that others have done it can help put someone on the path to meth addiction recovery. That’s exactly what happened with Ashley and Brent’s viral before and after photos.
Both Brent and Ashley struggled with addiction from a young age and decided to enter recovery together. They shared their meth recovery story and the before and after photos of their addiction using the hashtag #CleanChallenge. The post gained hundreds of thousands of likes and shares and their story has inspired others to begin or recommit to their recovery journeys.
Learn more about Brent and Ashley’s inspiring recovery story here https://bit.ly/3jbC76H
Those in early recovery often depend on support groups for guidance and hope, but the thought of attending their first meeting can cause feelings of anxiety before even walking in the door. Knowing what to expect from recovery meetings can make the experience a lot less nerve-wracking for those new to recovery.
There are numerous support groups that those in recovery will encounter, but the main similarity is that they are based on the support of peers rather than professionals.
At a recovery meeting, you can expect the following:
-Mingling before and after the meeting over coffee and snacks (this may be done virtually now)
-Peers sharing their challenges in recovery and offering advice
-Feelings of guilt, shame, and self-doubt about your past may surface
-Participation, although no one is forced to speak, listening is important
To learn even more about what to expect at recovery meetings, read our article: https://bit.ly/2Oy3yK6
If you have a loved one in recovery it is important to understand that this can be a difficult process. One way those in recovery can overcome feelings of guilt or regret due to their past addiction is to practice gratitude.
Here are 5 ways that gratitude can benefit the mental health of those in recovery:
→ It boosts physical health
→ It facilitates happiness
→ It strengthens relationships
→ It enhances sleep
→ It encourages service
Read our full article for more details on the variety of ways that gratitude can help those with a mental health disorder like addiction: https://bit.ly/3hcK9Lm
How has gratitude helped you or a loved one during their recovery journey? Please let us know in the comments.
Telling your friends or family you are in recovery can feel overwhelming at first, but it will become easier and easier as you grow through recovery. Your loved ones are curious about you and your sobriety and discussing it with them is inevitably going to happen.
Here are a few tips that can help you feel more comfortable sharing your decision to choose recovery when the topic ultimately comes up:
→ Be yourself
→ Know that not everyone deserves to hear your story
→ Prepare yourself for questions
→ Breathe and be patient
→ Do not try to “save” anyone
For more information on the above steps read our full article:
https://bit.ly/2ASKZN7
If you are sober or interested in dating someone sober, dating apps may seem like a daunting task. Will you have to sift through the numerous people that are interested in grabbing a drink for a first date? Will they understand and respect your sobriety? Maybe you just prefer dating other sober people. Well, good news! This Valentine’s Day, you can try a sober dating app instead. On sober dating apps, it’s just like sounds, everyone that is on the app is sober.
Here are a few that were recently featured by the New York Times:
→ 12StepMatch
→ Love in Recovery
→ Single and Sober
→ Loosid
Have you tried a sober dating app? Comment below on what you like or dislike about it?
Whether you or your significant other are sober, finding a great place to go on an alcohol-free date this Valentine’s Day is easy. There are plenty of fun places to take your partner where you won’t be surrounded by alcohol. Here are a few of our favorites:
1. Picnic
2. Hiking
3. Cooking together at home
4. Coffee Date
We would love to know your favorite places for alcohol-free dates! Please share them with us below! 👇
If you recently began or are considering starting a relationship with someone in recovery, and you are not sober, it’s important to consider a few factors. Communication and understanding their journey is key to making this relationship work.
Here are 5 tips for dating someone in recovery:
1. Make an effort to understand your partner’s reasoning for sobriety
2. Have a conversation to set some ground rules
3. Don’t make assumptions
4. Ask questions if you have them
5. Determine what you can do to aid in your partner’s recovery
Although dating someone in recovery may require a better understanding of each other, so does every healthy relationship.
Read more #tips here: https://bit.ly/3aONhdS
If you have a loved one in recovery it is important to understand that this can be a difficult process. One way those in recovery can overcome feelings of guilt or regret due to their past addiction is to practice gratitude.
Here are 5 ways that gratitude can benefit the mental health of those in recovery:
→ It boosts physical health
→ It facilitates happiness
→ It strengthens relationships
→ It enhances sleep
→ It encourages service
Read our full article for more details on the variety of ways that gratitude can help those with a mental health disorder like addiction: https://bit.ly/3hcK9Lm
How has gratitude helped you or a loved one during their recovery journey? Please let us know in the comments.
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Baptist Health Webinar: SO, YOU THINK YOUR FRIEND NEEDS HELP?
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Baptist Health Webinar: Managing Anxiety and Depression During COVID-19 for Age Preschool-Preteen
Feelings of guilt or shame in recovery are common, but they can hold back the recovery process. Forgiveness is an important part of recovery as it is vital to preventing relapse. It allows those in recovery to build a stronger foundation and redirect their thought processes to focus on the future. Here are 5 strategies that can help someone forgive themselves in recovery:
1. Journaling
2. Accepting the past
3. Practicing self-compassion and gratitude
4. Make amends with those who may have been hurt
5. Remain patient
How have you or someone you love forgiven yourself for your past? Please share your experience with us in the comments!
For more information on how to forgive yourself in recovery read our full article: https://bit.ly/2ywLE5s
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Baptist Health Webinar: Fight or Flight: Manage Your Anxiety
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Baptist Health Webinar: Checking in on Yourself: A Guide to Self Care
Family can be defined in many ways, whether blood-related or not. If you have a loved one in recovery it is important for you to know that family plays a crucial role in addiction recovery. While there is no exact rulebook for how to approach recovery as a family member, there are several guidelines. The following #tips can help walk you through the role you play and how to offer support for your loved one:
1. Learn About Addiction and Treatment Options
2. Understand Codependency and Seek Help if You See Signs
3. Offer Practical Help, Within Limits
4. Pay Attention to Communication Styles
5. Have Patience
6. Care for Yourself Too
Learn more about each of these tips at https://bit.ly/3ciTT3y
If you have a family member in recovery what advice would you offer to those new to the recovery process and how can they show their support during this time? Please share your tips in the comments!
While it may be difficult to talk to your loved one about their alcohol addiction, bringing light to their actions could encourage them to seek help. Letting them know you are concerned can be a critical step in helping them overcome their drinking problem. Here are 10 #tips to help someone take steps to stop drinking:
1. Open the lines of communication
2. Make it comfortable to talk about the underlying causes contributing to their drinking
3. Be ready with concrete examples of why you think there may be a problem
4. Don’t offer an ultimatum
5. Don’t pass judgment or shame
6. Utilize the people in your life
7. Offer resources to your loved one
8. Don’t drink around the person
9. Do not enable them
10. No matter what, continue to be supportive throughout their recovery
Have you discussed your loved one's addiction to drugs or alcohol with them? How did it help? Please share your experience with us!
Read our full article to better understand how you can help someone that is addicted to alcohol: https://bit.ly/3bwKZAE
Being single doesn't mean being lonely, instead, it gives you time to learn how to love and accept yourself. Loneliness is something that we experience, but we can learn to recognize these feelings and overcome them.
➡ When we feel lonely, we may be feeling a lack of love within ourselves. When we’re able to be alone, it is because we have learned how to love ourselves on our own.
How has being single and sober helped your recovery and your journey to accept and love yourself? Share your experience with us in the comments!
Read our full story for more inspiration on being single, sober, and learning to love yourself! https://bit.ly/2PAWjl8
TUE, MAY 18 AT 1:30 PM EDT
Baptist Health Webinar: SO, YOU THINK YOUR FRIEND NEEDS HELP?
TUE, MAY 4 AT 1:30 PM EDT
Baptist Health Webinar: Managing Anxiety and Depression During COVID-19 for Age Preschool-Preteen
Feelings of guilt or shame in recovery are common, but they can hold back the recovery process. Forgiveness is an important part of recovery as it is vital to preventing relapse. It allows those in recovery to build a stronger foundation and redirect their thought processes to focus on the future. Here are 5 strategies that can help someone forgive themselves in recovery:
1. Journaling
2. Accepting the past
3. Practicing self-compassion and gratitude
4. Make amends with those who may have been hurt
5. Remain patient
How have you or someone you love forgiven yourself for your past? Please share your experience with us in the comments!
For more information on how to forgive yourself in recovery read our full article: https://bit.ly/2ywLE5s
Everyone’s road to recovery is unique, but there are also common elements that help make recovery successful for many people, including Paul. Paul came to The Recovery Village after being in and out of treatment centers, starting at age 19. The focus that The Recovery Village has on aftercare, sober living, and relapse prevention had a positive impact on Paul’s recovery journey. Learning how to seek support and how to manage stress all play a role in long-term sobriety.
Read more about Paul’s story and the essential path to addiction recovery for a life of sobriety: https://bit.ly/338C3io
How has aftercare impacted you or your loved one’s recovery journey? Please share your experience with us in the comments.
If you or a loved one are experiencing higher than normal levels of stress, there are healthy ways to cope. Practicing stress management techniques can lessen the effects that stress has on your physical and emotional wellbeing. The following are ways that can help you manage your stress even when it feels out of control:
1. Identify stressors
2. Create boundaries
3. Learn to say “no”
4. Manage your time
5. Eat a balanced diet
6. Exercise
7. Connect with others
8. Try aromatherapy
9. Practice yoga
10. Make time for fun
Whether it is something as simple as a workout or chatting with a friend, prioritizing your mental health is important.
Do any of the above stress management techniques help when you are feeling overwhelmed by stress? Share your #tips with us in the comments!
You can read about these techniques and several more in our full article: https://bit.ly/3dDkZ9p
The best way to support a loved one in recovery is to forgive them and let go of any anger you have about their past. Someone that has chosen recovery was likely at a very low point in their life during their addiction. Now is a vital time for friends and family to be there as a support group. It may take time to forgive your loved one and that is ok. Here are 4 #tips that can help you through the process:
1. Understand addiction
2. Control anger
3. Don’t have expectations
4. Be patient
Have you re-built a relationship with a loved one that is in recovery? How did you begin this process and how is your relationship now? Please share your story in the comments!
Learn more about the importance of forgiving your loved one during their recovery here: https://bit.ly/3kecZNg
While it may be difficult to talk to your loved one about their alcohol addiction, bringing light to their actions could encourage them to seek help. Letting them know you are concerned can be a critical step in helping them overcome their drinking problem. Here are 10 #tips to help someone take steps to stop drinking:
1. Open the lines of communication
2. Make it comfortable to talk about the underlying causes contributing to their drinking
3. Be ready with concrete examples of why you think there may be a problem
4. Don’t offer an ultimatum
5. Don’t pass judgment or shame
6. Utilize the people in your life
7. Offer resources to your loved one
8. Don’t drink around the person
9. Do not enable them
10. No matter what, continue to be supportive throughout their recovery
Have you discussed your loved one's addiction to drugs or alcohol with them? How did it help? Please share your experience with us!
Read our full article to better understand how you can help someone that is addicted to alcohol: https://bit.ly/3bwKZAE
Being single doesn't mean being lonely, instead, it gives you time to learn how to love and accept yourself. Loneliness is something that we experience, but we can learn to recognize these feelings and overcome them.
➡ When we feel lonely, we may be feeling a lack of love within ourselves. When we’re able to be alone, it is because we have learned how to love ourselves on our own.
How has being single and sober helped your recovery and your journey to accept and love yourself? Share your experience with us in the comments!
Read our full story for more inspiration on being single, sober, and learning to love yourself! https://bit.ly/2PAWjl8
Alcohol can have negative effects on the immune system. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) warns that a single episode of drinking can suppress the immune system for up to 24 hours. Drinking over long periods of time can have even greater effects on our immune system and increase the risk for chronic illnesses like heart disease, various types of cancer, stroke, and more.
Once someone stops using alcohol, healing will often focus on promoting the best immune health possible. Harvard Health Publishing recommends several simple ways to improve immune system health:
- Avoid smoking
- Follow a diet that is high in fruits and vegetables
- Get sufficient sleep
- Exercise regularly
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Reduce stress when possible
- Follow good hygiene
To learn more about how alcohol affects the immune system, please read our article: https://bit.ly/3r7cNSJ
March is Women’s History Month so today we are sharing 5 recovery tips from powerful women leaders in recovery.
1. Being open and honest about your recovery reduces the stigma
2. Anything used to escape the present moment can become an addiction
3. Turn your struggle into triumph
4. Nobody else will make your self-care a priority
5. Show up for your pain by going through it and learning from it
Read their full list of inspiring recovery tips here: https://bit.ly/3hotLGX
What tip resonated the most with you when it comes to your recovery? Share why it’s important to your journey in the comments.
Everyone’s road to recovery is unique, but there are also common elements that help make recovery successful for many people, including Paul. Paul came to The Recovery Village after being in and out of treatment centers, starting at age 19. The focus that The Recovery Village has on aftercare, sober living, and relapse prevention had a positive impact on Paul’s recovery journey. Learning how to seek support and how to manage stress all play a role in long-term sobriety.
Read more about Paul’s story and the essential path to addiction recovery for a life of sobriety: https://bit.ly/338C3io
How has aftercare impacted you or your loved one’s recovery journey? Please share your experience with us in the comments.
If you or a loved one are experiencing higher than normal levels of stress, there are healthy ways to cope. Practicing stress management techniques can lessen the effects that stress has on your physical and emotional wellbeing. The following are ways that can help you manage your stress even when it feels out of control:
1. Identify stressors
2. Create boundaries
3. Learn to say “no”
4. Manage your time
5. Eat a balanced diet
6. Exercise
7. Connect with others
8. Try aromatherapy
9. Practice yoga
10. Make time for fun
Whether it is something as simple as a workout or chatting with a friend, prioritizing your mental health is important.
Do any of the above stress management techniques help when you are feeling overwhelmed by stress? Share your #tips with us in the comments!
You can read about these techniques and several more in our full article: https://bit.ly/3dDkZ9p
Being the life of the party can have unhealthy consequences in the long run, especially if it involves heavy drinking. For Megan L., being the life of the party and a drinker meant that she was the “carefree one” of her friends. It also led to her blacking out and feeling shameful about her habits. Finding herself at her own personal rock bottom, she chose to seek help and start a new life in recovery.
“No one ever sets out with the intention of discovering that they are the perfect candidate for mental health and substance use disorders. But in the end, life is just a matter of learning who we are and doing our best to cope with what we find. My life in recovery is the best life I have lived thus far.”
Read our article for more of her story: https://bit.ly/3rExXrI
Do you or someone you know relate to this story? Share your experience with us in the comments!
For those in recovery, relapse is sometimes part of the journey. It can result from an accumulation of life stressors or other individual triggers. The important part of relapse during recovery is what the person is able to learn from it. Relapse is an opportunity for those in recovery to re-evaluate their recovery plan and make adjustments where they are needed.
Here are a few tips that can help someone bounce back after a relapse:
➡Get support from support groups, family, friends, and loved ones
➡Face feelings of anger, depression, sadness, shame and release them
➡Consider further treatment like the professional support of an individual therapist
➡Remember that relapse is part of recovery
➡Work to avoid stressors and triggers and use relapse as an opportunity for growth
Learn more about the steps for bouncing back after a relapse here: https://bit.ly/37r89EB
Has your loved one relapsed during recovery? How did they adjust their recovery plans? Share with us in the comments!
Music can create feelings of happiness and relaxation, making it a transformative therapy practice in recovery. For those in recovery, listening to music while sober can be more powerful than it was before since they can now be fully present in the moment and use the music or lyrics to help them process emotions.
There are many ways people in recovery can connect to music to experience the therapeutic benefits. Here are 5 ways:
1. Dance
2. Meditation
3. Yoga
4. Mood
5. Lyrics
To learn more about connecting to music in recovery click here: https://bit.ly/3v77ZPv
Have you noticed the positive impact music has had on someone in recovery? Share your experience with us in the comments!
If you are concerned about a loved one’s sobriety during spring break, here are some tips to help them through this particularly tricky time for staying sober.
Remind them to keep their goals front and center and remember why they chose recovery.
Surround your loved one with your support and encouragement.
Suggest or plan alternative spring break activities for you and your loved one such as volunteering, booking a trip to a yoga retreat or a relaxing spa, go hiking, take a dance class.
What are your favorite sober spring break activities? Share them with us in the comments!
Read our full article to learn more helpful tips for protecting sobriety during spring break: https://bit.ly/2IiLwrK
Do you know someone in their 20s that has chosen sobriety? It may be hard to completely understand how they decided at such a young age to be sober, but the sober community is full of people of all ages with all kinds of stories. You do not need a decades-long addiction to realize that you struggle with moderation.
The point of sobriety is to live your best life, regardless of age. If sobriety is what’s best for you, then pursue that.
To read more about sobriety in your 20s, click here: https://bit.ly/2wvHo4T
The opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, with women and families being especially affected. The CDC reported in January 2019 that opioid overdose rates rose 492% among women ages 30 to 64 from 1999 to 2017.
The good news is that despite the unique challenges that women face, help is available. And studies show that women who seek treatment for substance use disorder have higher long-term recovery rates than their male counterparts.
If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid addiction don’t wait to get help.
To learn more about women and opioids, please read our article: https://bit.ly/3dYhjze
If you or a loved one are new to addiction or recovery, you may have received a lot of well-meaning advice from people who don’t truly understand...which means you have likely also heard several myths about addiction and recovery. It is important to differentiate myth from fact when making decisions about treatment and your ongoing recovery process.
Here are 9 common addiction myths to be aware of:
→ If you have an addiction, you don’t have enough willpower.
→ Prescription drugs are safe drugs.
→ You can’t get addicted to marijuana or vaping.
→ Detox is enough.
→ Rehab doesn’t work.
→ Medication during detox and recovery is just switching one addiction for another.
→ Rehab is only for rich people.
→If you relapse after rehab, you’re back to square one.
→Treatment didn’t work before, so there’s no point in trying again.
Which of these myths about addiction and recovery do you believe is the most important to understand? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments!
Read our full article to learn about the realities behind these myths: https://bit.ly/3r5v5Db
If you are living with an addict, it can be extremely difficult to not take your loved one's actions personally. People that are addicted to drugs and alcohol are motivated by their addiction, no matter what it takes.
Because reasoning with someone in an active addiction can be difficult, setting boundaries is essential. Here are a few tips to help:
1. Restrict the amount of access they have to money
2. See the situation for what it is and learn about addiction
3. Don’t try to fix your loved one, but instead encourage them to seek help
4. Avoid behaviors that enable your loved one participate in their addiction
5. Be strong in the face of manipulations
Find these tips along with more information on addiction and addiction resources here: https://bit.ly/3tfqTlw
Are you living with a loved one that is addicted to drugs or alcohol? What tips do you have for others that are going through the same situation? Please share with us in the comments.
Being the life of the party can have unhealthy consequences in the long run, especially if it involves heavy drinking. For Megan L., being the life of the party and a drinker meant that she was the “carefree one” of her friends. It also led to her blacking out and feeling shameful about her habits. Finding herself at her own personal rock bottom, she chose to seek help and start a new life in recovery.
“No one ever sets out with the intention of discovering that they are the perfect candidate for mental health and substance use disorders. But in the end, life is just a matter of learning who we are and doing our best to cope with what we find. My life in recovery is the best life I have lived thus far.”
Read our article for more of her story: https://bit.ly/3rExXrI
Do you or someone you know relate to this story? Share your experience with us in the comments!
For those in recovery, relapse is sometimes part of the journey. It can result from an accumulation of life stressors or other individual triggers. The important part of relapse during recovery is what the person is able to learn from it. Relapse is an opportunity for those in recovery to re-evaluate their recovery plan and make adjustments where they are needed.
Here are a few tips that can help someone bounce back after a relapse:
➡Get support from support groups, family, friends, and loved ones
➡Face feelings of anger, depression, sadness, shame and release them
➡Consider further treatment like the professional support of an individual therapist
➡Remember that relapse is part of recovery
➡Work to avoid stressors and triggers and use relapse as an opportunity for growth
Learn more about the steps for bouncing back after a relapse here: https://bit.ly/37r89EB
Has your loved one relapsed during recovery? How did they adjust their recovery plans? Share with us in the comments!
Music can create feelings of happiness and relaxation, making it a transformative therapy practice in recovery. For those in recovery, listening to music while sober can be more powerful than it was before since they can now be fully present in the moment and use the music or lyrics to help them process emotions.
There are many ways people in recovery can connect to music to experience the therapeutic benefits. Here are 5 ways:
1. Dance
2. Meditation
3. Yoga
4. Mood
5. Lyrics
To learn more about connecting to music in recovery click here: https://bit.ly/3v77ZPv
Have you noticed the positive impact music has had on someone in recovery? Share your experience with us in the comments!
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Whether you don’t fully understand recovery or you just aren’t sure how to approach a conversation with your loved one about it, there are guidelines that can help you speak to them about their recovery. It’s normal to want to know more and understand what they’re going through. It’s also important to approach the topic with care and to be considerate of your loved one’s feelings and potential reactions.
Here are 5 tips to help the conversation go smoothly:
1. Don’t continually dredge up the past
2. Try not to question their recovery
3. Avoid telling them about your own drinking/drug experiences
4. Don’t overstep your boundaries
5. When asking questions, do your best to avoid making someone in recovery feel like their life is boring
Have you discussed your loved ones' recovery journey with them? How did the conversation go? What could have made it go better? Please share your tips with us in the comments!
To learn more about speaking to a loved one in recovery, read our full article: https://bit.ly/3lCNuWI
