Fight, Flight, Feel?
...we were actually devastated. Regardless of when those learned behaviors first came into play, it’s important to recognize that by continuing to educate ourselves on alternative ways of reacting,...
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Vicarious Trauma – The Hidden Cost of Holding Space
...continuing to think about a client beyond what feels normal or healthy Blurring or crossing professional boundaries to support a trauma survivor A loss of hope, or a notable change...
Sexuality and Deep Relating
...into some quality therapy is a much saner approach than continuing to distract and numb ourselves to our pain. Once a man begins to free his attention from its compulsive...
5 Reasons to Quit Smoking Today
...menstrual cycles, early menopause, and increased challenges during menopause. 4. Benefit Others By Leaving the Pack Behind Continuing along the topic of reproductive health, we know that smoking is bad...
Outpatient Treatment for Addiction: Does It Work?
...treatment may find that the familiar routines and triggers of continuing to live at home may make for a more challenging recovery. This is especially relevant for patients who are...
Enriching Your Life With High-Quality Podcasts
...include Alt-Dot Comedy Lounge (Toronto stand-up comedy) and RadioLab (which is also really informative). 2. Use Podcasts For Professional Development We’ve talked in previous articles about the benefits of continuing...
Addiction Rituals and The Need for Safety and Consistency
...activity no matter what our addiction may be. Binge-watching or overthinking, alcohol or drugs, shopping or social media. What happens during this ritual? What are the payoffs of continuing with...
A Look at The Straight-Edge Lifestyle
...continuing into the present day. Core Principles of The Lifestyle While individual interpretations may vary, the straight-edge lifestyle is generally built on the principle of abstinence from drugs, alcohol, and...
Are You the Average of Your Five Friends?
...efforts. Being surrounded by individuals who are committed to sobriety can reinforce your commitment, while continuing to spend time with people who use substances can risk relapsing. However, it’s important...
