Creating Healthy Habits in Quarantine: Relax
Part 2: Meditation and relaxation strategies. In my last blog post, I mentioned “taking care of yourself.” This looks different to different people and has become somewhat of a buzzword in pop psychology. I also know that meditation is everywhere right now....
Creating Healthy Habits in Quarantine: Your Sense of Self
Part 3: Maintaining your sense of self in isolation. You probably have certain ideas about what makes you you. Are you a good friend? A productive worker? A health enthusiast? An adventurous traveler? A calm and organized parent? All of these titles require you to...
How Those in Recovery Are Staying Connected During COVID-19
I asked three people in recovery what they are doing to stay sober—and sane. I was at a typical New Years Eve party filled with people listening to upbeat music, wearing silly glasses, and congregating around the food. But one thing was missing from the party: there...
Changing Our View on Addiction
Source: If I were to give you a pen and paper, how many types of addictions can you name? I’m not referring to “addiction” just in the traditional sense (i.e. alcohol and drugs). I’m talking about the ever-expanding use of the word (i.e....