Embarking on the journey to recovery from addiction is a courageous step towards a healthier, more fulfilling life. For many individuals, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) becomes a crucial lifeline,…
Examining Codependent Relationships: Steps to Healthier Connections First let’s understand and identify codependent traits in relationships. Identifying Patterns: List relationships where you have noticed codependent patterns. Consider dynamics such as…
As Seen On: https://www.insiderposttoday.com/the-impact-of-stress-on-overall-well-being-and-effective-coping-strategies/ In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of our lives. Whether it’s due to work pressures, financial struggles, or personal relationships, the impact…
Step Four: 4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. This is the Step that brings fear, uncertainty, and guilt to those who have been around recovery meetings…
Step Three: Made a decision to turn our will and lives over to the care of God as we understood God. As we begin to let go of control, we…
Step One and Seeing Our Unmanageability Step One: “We admitted we were powerless over others – that our lives had become unmanageable” For many of us who came to this…
OVERVIEW Do you ever find yourself listening to someone, but focusing more on what you want to say next? Maybe they're telling you about their weekend, when you think: "Wow,…
DO YOU OVER-APOLOGIZE? Over-apologizing refers to saying “I’m sorry” when you don’t need to. This could be when you haven’t done anything wrong or you’re taking responsibility for someone else’s…
HOW DO YOU MOVE PAST CODEPENDENCY? A person with a healthy level of self-esteem would escape a codependent situation at the first sign of being mistreated. Whether it is with…
OVERVIEW Self-care takes many forms and is a key piece of mental wellness. Because “self-care” can mean so many different things, it can be helpful to think of the 8…
