Moms in Recovery: How to Overcome Shame and Repair Relationships
For anyone who has struggled with addiction, wrestling with feelings of shame over the past is often part of the journey. And for moms… Read More
Domestic Violence Series: How Recovery Works
Breaking free from domestic violence — from an abusive, controlling, self-esteem-killing relationship — is one of the most heroic acts of self-care an abuse… Read More
Journaling as an Act of Self-Care
While it’s probably buried in a landfill somewhere after a number of big moves over the years, one of my 10-year-old self’s most treasured possessions… Read More
Healthy Intimacy In Recovery
If you’re finding your way free from addiction, building intimacy in recovery may be one of your goals. If it isn’t, you may be wondering… Read More
How Music Helps Us Heal
On some level, all humans understand the power of music. This universal connection is evident in how music and mental health are intertwined, as music… Read More
Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label: What Does This Mean for You?
If you haven’t already noticed, you will likely start to see some significant changes to how your food is packaged and sold. Rolling out Obama-era… Read More
Collage Your Mood
Feeling creative or like playing around with your mood? Collage it online with this mood collage tool from Tian Dayton Ph. D. and Senior Fellow at… Read More
Reality: Who Needs It?
Individuals in recovery have generally spent a lot of time avoiding their painful, shameful or fearful reality. Using chemicals, relationships, busyness, spending, eating, not eating, fantasy, gambling, sex, etc. to escape reality. Read More
Strengths & Weaknesses as a Spiritual Role in Recovery
By: Nancy Greenlee, LPC, The Meadows Therapist Once a month, the Workshop team is treated to a consultation from Pia Mellody, the creator of the… Read More