5 Healthy Ways to Calm Down When You’re Angry
When you were angry and using drugs, you probably coped with your anger in unhealthy ways. You may have gotten in fights or sought revenge. Or maybe you ignored the…
Staging an Alcoholism or Addiction Intervention
by Erin Oden, ASW, Clinical Director The agonizing experience of having a loved one who is in active addiction is unmatched by most other lessons in lack of control. It…
Self-Esteem in Recovery
by Erin Oden, ASW, Clinical Director One of the biggest struggles while in early recovery is practicing self-love. Due to the unpleasant behaviors that one has participated in while in…
What’s in a Nightly Routine?
by Erin Oden, ASW, Clinical Director One of the best ways to create self-awareness is through practicing a regular nightly routine. This practice is suggested within the 12-step program of…
How to Make New Friends in Recovery
When you first get sober, you’ll spend a lot of time working on yourself and learning to navigate the world without the use of alcohol or drugs. As a person…
10 Ways to Practice Self-Care in Everyday Life
In recovery, you’ll learn a lot about yourself. Everyone has stress, and you may feel your stress more vividly when you’re living without the use of alcohol or drugs. Stress…
So You Want to be a Case Manager?
by Erin Oden, ASW, Clinical Director I recognize that many people early in their career path think about going into the field of addiction. Case management is a popular choice…
Staying Sober Through Social Gatherings
by Erin Oden, ASW, Clinical Director Taking the leap to being clean and sober is one of the most pivotal decisions someone might make in his or her life. It…
“Fighting Fair” When Disagreements Arise
by Erin Oden, ASW, Clinical Director We as human beings are hardwired to seek meaningful relationships. Going back to the dawn of mankind, it was unsafe to be a lone…
Coping With Anxiety in Recovery
When you’re new to recovery, your body and mind are both adjusting to a new way of life. You may have mood swings as you first get clean and sober.…