In the journey toward recovery from addictive behaviors, individuals often encounter moments of intense urges or cravings that can jeopardize their progress. Relapse prevention needs to become a focus, and this includes managing triggers that might lead to reinvigorating addictive behaviors. Other aspects of prevention include emotional regulation, stress management techniques, healthy habits, and sobriety tools….
A Guide to Choosing Mental Health Treatment How do you know the best mental health treatment for you? Choosing can be confusing especially when you’re struggling or in the middle of a crisis. It’s not always clear where to find mental health treatment that works for you. The choices can feel overwhelming — traditional therapy,…
This article excerpted from the award-winning book Why Don’t They Just Quit? Hope for families struggling with addiction. ~by Joe and Judy Herzanek The Parable of the Prodigal Son While he was still a long way off,his father saw him coming.Filled with compassionthe father ran to the son,threw his arms around him and said,“Welcome home.”His…
