Anger Misunderstood Anger is frequently considered to be a bad thing. I disagree completely. Anger can be bad in cases where it is expressed poorly, in its most raw and…
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Choose Wisely There’s a lovely, straight-to-the-point AA saying: “You can’t save your [gluteus maximus] and your face simultaneously.” The saying uses another word for your gluteus maximus, a word that…
Parts Work Works! Women recovering from addiction, and especially women who recognize that trauma is at play in their lives, benefit from a modality called Parts Work. Parts Work is…
Thoughts in the Background Women with addiction tend to struggle with negative thoughts. It’s part of why we’re prone to reaching for substances to help us feel better. If we…
The Multidimensional Nature of Art Therapy Art Therapy knows symbols are multidimensional, just as we human beings are. Art accesses the vertical dimension of any given image, figure, gesture, or…
Freedom is the Gift of the Twelve Steps Think what you want about the Twelve Steps, millions of people around the globe are successfully living “happy, joyous, and free” lives…
I have a love-hate relationship with meditation. On the one hand, I have had so many positive experiences with it. On the other hand, many days when it’s time to…
Human beings are made for friendship. The company of others makes our lives warmer, more light-filled, and resonant. Friends can surface qualities in us that otherwise stay submerged. They bring…
There are many benefits of writing in general and when it comes to supporting your mental health. If you experience anxiety or depression, writing can be an empowering way to…
We’ve all got something we want to change. Is it a new life in recovery or just a new hobby? No matter the size of your fresh start, it might…
