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A Deep Dive Into Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is a unique therapeutic process. It can be used to help you overcome your substance use disorder (SUD). This method works to increase your motivation to make change happen, rather than persuading or convincing you that...
How Can Interpersonal Skills Help My Recovery?
There are various skills you can learn and adapt during the process of recovery. Interpersonal skills are often overlooked. However, they can help your success in sobriety maintenance and recovery overall. As we look at interpersonal skills, you...
Sober Activities in Costa Mesa
The search for sober activities to enjoy your time and engage with others in recovery can be a challenge. Many individuals in recovery are used to using substances in their free time. They may have relied on substances for entertainment or...
How Can Spiritual Care Assist My Recovery?
Spirituality is not an important value to everyone. However, if you do find spirituality to be a part of your life, it can play a large role in your recovery success. By engaging in spiritual care practices that are meaningful to you, you can...
How Can I Use the 5 Stages of Change to Overcome Addiction?
Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) requires you to go through various forms of change. Change is not always easy. Fortunately, understanding the stages of change can help ease this process. This process is generalized to help people...
What Role Does Resilience Play in My Recovery Journey?
Many characteristics and abilities are important to consider in recovery. One that is often overlooked is resilience. Many are unsure of what this term means and how it plays a role in recovery, but it may be more influential than you initially...
Managing the Impacts of Addiction on Relationships
Dealing with addiction can take a drastic toll on your everyday life. It also can affect the lives of those who are close to you. Ensuring that you are aware of the impact your addiction can have on others can help you manage these aspects in your...
What Is Harm Reduction and How Does It Work?
Many different approaches may be taken when going through recovery. The path you choose is ultimately in your hands, and it can help to know about your options. Harm reduction is one approach to recovery that is not utilized as regularly as others...
Managing Anger From Co-occurring Disorders
Dealing with a co-occurring disorder can be extremely frustrating. Not only are you dealing with the impacts of addiction, but a mental health disorder as well. This combination can cause many individuals to develop a sense of anger toward their...
What Impact Does Trauma Have on Addiction?
Many experiences, emotions, and events can trigger the onset of substance use disorder (SUD). Whatever this experience may be, they often involve trauma. Managing trauma can be extremely difficult. It can also be difficult to recognize the impact...
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