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How Can I Break Down My Goals in Treatment?
Setting goals in treatment is essential for a successful recovery. Just as essential is breaking these long-term objectives into smaller and more manageable steps. This can help you avoid becoming overwhelmed. When you know what your next small...
Celebrating a Sober Pride Month
Your anticipation for Pride Month may have been building up for a while. Pride is an opportunity to come together with like-minded individuals in support of LGBTQIA+ people. It is a time to celebrate queer identity, relationships, and history....
What Are Distress Tolerance Skills?
You will likely experience extremely strong emotions throughout your recovery journey. Many times, you may feel powerless against the cycle of addiction, leading to moments of heightened distress. Distress can be an obstacle to your recovery....
The Benefits of Creative Writing in Recovery
You may be aware of the benefits of journaling in recovery. Keeping a recovery journal can be an excellent way to process your thoughts and emotions during your journey at Dream Recovery. Journaling, however, is not the only form of writing that...
How Does the Drama Triangle Affect My Sobriety?
As you work toward a life of sobriety, there may be moments that leave you feeling emotionally drained or overwhelmed. These stressful encounters may trigger negative patterns of behavior which make achieving sobriety goals harder. One of these...
Couples Therapy in Recovery for Substance Use Disorder
Couples therapy in recovery can be a great way to address substance use disorder (SUD) and its effect on your relationship. Addiction has the power to strain even the strongest relationships. Any issues surrounding addiction must be dealt with...
How Can I Overcome the Fear of Failure in Recovery?
Overcoming addiction can be an immense struggle. Recovery demands strength of character and resilience to navigate its ups and downs. You likely will encounter the fear of failure throughout this journey. If you don't process this fear, it can lead...
Balancing Self-Care in Recovery
Recovering from addiction requires tireless dedication to maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. This involves frequently engaging in self-care. Practices that improve your sleep hygiene, nutrition, and physical fitness are essential...
How Do I Overcome Loneliness in Recovery?
As you progress in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), you may feel isolated and lonely. Loneliness may have been an emotion that drove you to use substances in the first place. Alternatively, it may be a new experience for you if you've...
Relapse Prevention Plan Strategies for Addiction Recovery
You may have already taken your first step toward recovery by reaching out to Dream Recovery. This is an exciting phase in the stages of change. However, recovery may not always go smoothly. To prepare for the hardships you will face, you and your...
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