Adding the Wisdom of Play to the Wisdom of Trauma
WinGate TherapyOur bodys wisdom can take care of us by disconnecting from that which is too painful to bear. However, we are not meant to stay in this disconnected state.
Holding Onto Self Blame In Recovery
Josh NelsonWhen we're in recovery, many of the emotional patterns that we've been perpetuating while struggling with our addictions continue to be a problem for us. We...
Associating Our Drug Of Choice With Fun
As we learn more about our addictions, we discover that we've formed mental and emotional associations between our drug of choice and the emotions we most...
Learning From Our Triggers In Recovery
As we're working to recover, something that many of us can relate to, something that can derail our progress and cause us to go backwards instead of...
Shifting Negative Thought Patterns In Recovery
Sometimes when we're in recovery from our addictions and mental health issues, even when we've completed a treatment program, we are still grappling with...
Remembering Its The Illness
If you're struggling with thoughts of suicide, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Emotional Challenges of...
Becoming Comfortable With Discomfort
If you're struggling with thoughts of suicide, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The recovery work we do to heal...
Being Grateful For Our Recovery
As we undertake the work of recovery, some of the most important things we do are mental and emotional in nature. We're making foundational changes in our...