Posts from: Inner Peace
Meditation: Eight Methods for Inner Peace
Sitting in Peaceful Meditation Meditation: Eight Methods for Inner Peace By Jerry Dorsman I started working with meditation and meditation techniques when I was 34. That’s also when I began taking yoga classes. I found that both of these helped to reduce... (more...)
Alternatives to 12-Step Programs
What will work for you? Alternatives to 12-Step Programs By Jerry Dorsman The 12-Step Program has a proven track record. It works. Since its inception in 1935, this program has been used successfully by millions of individuals who have managed to break... (more...)
Four Key Decisions to Enhance Recovery
Photo Credit: Pixabay 4 Difference-Making Decisions That Will Change the Course of Your Recovery By Jennifer Woodson You’ve made the decision to change your life for the better, and now you’re in the midst of making that happen. Along the way, you’ve... (more...)
How to Plan for a Safe and Sober Vacation
Enjoying a Safe and Alcohol-Free Vacation Staying Sober: Planning a Safe and Alcohol-Free Vacation By Jennifer Woodson If you’re in addiction recovery, the upcoming vacation season might have you feeling anxious. How are you supposed to make vacation... (more...)
From Once Down
Recovery from Addiction poem From Once Down By Jerry Dorsman From down, from out, From lost, I escaped. I quit the alcohol. I quit the drugs. I left that lifestyle. I dropped the struggle. Now free, I see things afresh. The world around me, Pristine and... (more...)
How to Manage after the Loss of a Spouse
How to Deal with Depression and Anxiety Resulting from the Loss of a Spouse How to Deal with Depression and Anxiety Resulting from the Loss of a Spouse By Jennifer Woodson At some point in our lives we all will lose someone who is important in our lives... (more...)
Co-Occurring Disorders: The Risks and Dangers
Photo by Lukka Richie Co-Occurring Disorders: The Risks and Dangers By Jennifer Woodson For many people with mental health issues, learning to cope with the overwhelming feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or schizophrenia can be extremely... (more...)
Learning To Live With the ‘Alcoholic’ Label
Do I need to be labeled? Learning To Live With the ‘Alcoholic’ Label -Article by Helen Barker The first step to recovery, we all believe, is admitting that you’ve got a problem in the first place. We’ve all seen countless depictions of people... (more...)
Mind of a Flower
Can a Flower Have a Mind? The Mind of a Flower By Jerry Dorsman How can we make a better connection with the world around us? Let us first consider what we are. As Gretel Ehrlich revealed in her book The Solace of Open Spaces: “Everything in nature... (more...)
Reducing Self-Criticism in Recovery
Reducing self-criticism Reducing Self-Criticism in Recovery -Article by Helen Barker Many alcoholics and addicts use their substance abuse in a bid to achieve both happiness and confidence. However, in reality, addiction will never provide a route to... (more...)
