Jan 24, 2020 | Addiction & Mental Health, Continuing Care, Counselling, Family Support, Grief, Relationships, Trauma
Losing a loved one is hard enough for anyone, but such a loss can trigger relapses for individuals recovering from addiction. If we can understand the reactions that may happen during the grief stage, we may be able to stop a relapse in its tracks. How can we help...
Nov 15, 2019 | Addiction & Mental Health, Counselling, Family Support, Relationships, Trauma
WHAT IS GRIEF AND LOSS? Most people suffer loss and grief at some point in their lives. When a loved one passes away, we have to learn how to live without that person and continue to live in positive and healthy ways. Grieving is the process that we go through when we...
Oct 16, 2019 | Counselling, Family Support, Relationships, Self-Care
WHAT IS FORGIVENESS? Forgiveness is letting go of negative feelings you are harbouring towards someone who has hurt you. Sometimes the bad feelings are replaced with neutral feelings, and sometimes with positive feelings. When you forgive someone, you don’t...
Aug 30, 2019 | Addiction & Mental Health, Continuing Care, Family Support, Team Members
Self-care is important for everyone, but for individuals recovering from addiction it is even more crucial for their recovery and well-being. Individuals recovering from addiction often have self-esteem struggles and can feel worthless, which usually drives their...
Aug 8, 2019 | Addiction & Mental Health, Self-Care
Everyone tells you to appreciate every moment in life, and live in the here and now. They tell you to practise mindfulness, meditate, and do more yoga. Individuals who are recovering from addiction can feel confused with the concept of mindfulness and savouring life’s...