What is Mindfulness
When I learned about the word “mindfulness” and what it is, I realized I started using mindfulness skills a long time ago without knowing what they were. I have two personal stories to share with you. The first one: When I was in middle school, I had to climb up to the
Relapse Prevention Plan
Relapse is a process. The earlier you can recognize your relapse warning signs, the better you will be able to take action to prevent relapse from happening. Good intentions alone will not make you stay on track. Will power alone will not stop the relapse process. You already have those two in
Relapse Warning Signs
Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences. The initial decision to take drugs is voluntary for most people, but repeated drug use can lead to brain changes that challenge an addicted person’s self-control and interfere with their ability
15 Styles of Distorted Thinking
An important part of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is to look at thoughts and identify possible distortions. The underlying assumption is that distorted thinking usually leads to painful emotions and ongoing relationship conflicts. By replacing the distorted thinking with thoughts that are more in line with reality, we will be better able to manage our emotions
