This post is provided by Vancouver BC financial advisor/planner and former counselor Tracy Theemes. Tracy applies her understanding of the process of grief to the work she does assisting women emerging from divorce and other losses to attain financial empowerment. One afternoon last week two women came in for appointments.* Both used a fair amount of Kleenex […]
GRIEF RECOVERY – ARE MY EMOTIONS NORMAL, HEALTHY or SANE?
As a grief recovery counselor, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “Are my emotions normal?”. And sometimes people worry, “Am I going crazy?”. Read on to learn more about common emotional responses to grief and loss, and what you can do to recover from this painful experience. People often worry […]
REBUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN RECOVERY
One of the most common requests I get for counseling is to help people with their relationships in recovery from addiction. This can mean anything from repairing current relationships to developing healthier connections in the present and future. Sometimes the threat of losing a partner can be the catalyst for getting into recovery. Whatever the […]
SURRENDER by John T. Marohn
I feel very fortunate to be able to present the following guest blog post by American author John T. Marohn. Not only is John a superb writer, but he has been in recovery for over two decades, making him a first-hand chronicler of the recovery journey. After reading John’s post, please visit his website and blog […]
RECOVERY HARVEST TIME – YOU REAP WHAT YOU SEW
As the Addiction Recovery Month of September winds down and autumn gears up, it’s a good idea to take stalk of how you have used this time in service of your recovery. It being harvest time, the theme is ‘reap what you sow’. How are you feeling about your recovery? Do you feel […]
STEP 11 – GET SUPPORT! – 11 ADDICTION RECOVERY STEPS
Step #11 concludes this series of basic but powerful strategies for achieving addiction recovery. Use these steps and strategies together to help guide you to a solid recovery. Step 11 – Get Ongoing Support. Addiction causes isolation. Most people in recovery believe that finding community is critical to healing. Whether in a group, through counseling […]
STEP 10 – REBUILD YOUR RELATIONSHIPS! – 11 ADDICTION RECOVERY STEPS
We are moving towards the finish line with Step 10 of 11 basic but powerful strategies for achieving addiction recovery. The final recovery Step – # 11 will be posted September 18th. Use these steps and strategies to help guide you to a solid recovery. Step 10 – Rebuild your relationships. Addiction hurts the ones you love. In […]
STEP 9 – GET COUNSELLING For PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS – 11 ADDICTION RECOVERY STEPS
Today’s post is Step 9 of 11 basic but powerful strategies for achieving addiction recovery. Look for a Recovery Step and Strategy every day through September 18th. Use these steps and strategies to help guide you to a solid recovery. Step 9 – Get counseling for psychological distress. Many people engage in addictive behaviours to […]
STEP 8 – UNDERSTAND POST ACUTE WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME (PAWS) – 11 ADDICTION RECOVERY STEPS
Continue your Recovery journey with Step 8 of 11 basic but powerful strategies for achieving addiction recovery. Look for a Recovery Step and Strategy every day through September 18th. Use these steps and stategies to help guide you to a solid recovery. Step 8 – Understand Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS). If you were a […]
STEP 7 – TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH! – 11 ADDICTION RECOVERY STEPS
Your Recovery journey continues with Step 7 of 11 basic but powerful strategies for achieving addiction recovery. Look for a Recovery Step and Strategy every day through September 18th. Use these steps and strategies to help guide you to a solid recovery. Step 7 – Take care of your health. Addictive behaviours, especially substance […]