Problem-Solving Skills for Recovering Addicts
WEBApr 27, 2020 — There are two main problem-solving techniques used by people active in addiction. The first technique is to use alcohol, drugs, or destructive behavior as a coping mechanism for the problem at hand. The second problem-solving technique is to simply ignore the problem while hoping it improves or goes away. Well, in recovery those …
Emotional Sobriety 101: A Beginner's Guide to Emotional Recovery
WEBJan 21, 2021 — Therefore, for people in recovery, the concept of 'emotional sobriety' is a critical step in healing. Emotional sobriety goes beyond abstaining from one's substance of choice and becomes about one's ability to manage emotions. Emotional sobriety gives people a way of experiencing their feelings and, therefore, can offer more freedom and ...
How to Prevent Relapse With the STOP Skill (DBT Distress …
WEBFeb 19, 2021 — Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and DBT are two of the most widespread therapeutical methods in existence today. In treatment, these methods are used as a guideline for the activities or topics included in an individual or group therapy session. CBT is the more practiced and methodical approach, while DBT takes a more creative …
SMART Recovery: What It Is, How It Works, and The Ways It Is …
WEBApr 12, 2021 — SMART vs. AA: 8 Major Differences. Here are 8 areas of differences that distinctly separate the two programs from each other: 1. History: While AA was established in the 1930s with the “ Big Book ” being published in 1939, SMART is relatively new, only having been around since 1994. 2.
The Importance of Time Management in Addiction Recovery
WEBJun 28, 2021 — It is important to learn how to balance your time effectively so you can achieve new goals. This is also a good time to learn coping skills for dealing with stressors. If you desire career advancement, you may need to advance your education. If you are looking for relationships that can enhance your recovery experience, you may decide to …
The Importance of Authenticity in Recovery
WEBDec 11, 2019 — Her definition of authenticity captures the importance of separating what others expect of us and what is being true to ourselves: "Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we are supposed to be and embracing who we actually are.”. Embracing who we actually are comes with obstacles.
Finding Freedom in Recovery
WEBNov 18, 2020 — Recovery offers the freedom to focus all of that energy and attention in the direction you deem most appropriate for it to be channeled. This is great freedom, indeed. The principle of freedom as applied to recovery is written about in the ninth step of 12-step program materials. However, most recovering addicts experience freedom the minute ...
Vocabulary 101: Definition of Most-Used Recovery Terms
WEBJan 30, 2015 — Recovery. In broad terms, this means to return to an original state. When focusing on addiction, recovery entails that an individual gradually heals and moves away from addictive behaviors. For many addicts, recovery means a life-long journey. They spend the rest of their lives working towards or maintaining recovery.
Sober Yet Pissed: How to Manage Anger During Addiction Recovery
WEBMar 11, 2021 — How Anger Takes Shape: A Chain Reaction. First, a Threat. People usually become angry in response to some threat. This threat can be toward the physical body (as in a fistfight), a threat to personal property (like in a car accident), a threat to self-esteem (name-calling), a threat to beliefs or values (a difference of opinion in terms of what is …
Cognitive Distortion (Stinking Thinking) and Addiction Recovery
WEBMay 24, 2021 — Cognitive distortions, or "stinking thinking" as it is called in 12 step groups, are some of the most common reasons why people falter in recovery. How and what you think is just as important as the actions you take when it comes to sobriety. Here is a list of some of the most common thinking errors and how they can negatively affect recovery:
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