Denial keeps us locked into the behaviour we are trying to change by convincing us that what we’re doing is not that bad, necessary on some level or will change. All these assumptions are wrong. This post poses the questions you need to ask yourself to navigate your way out of denial. Only then is recovery possible.
Read more about denial in drug and alcohol addiction cases here and on this page here.
Many signs of codependency seem like normal behaviour. Caring for a needy person does not make you a codependent. However, when the act of caring is excessive, unnecessary and actively hidden behind a facade of normality, it becomes codependency. Compassion is normal, but not when it is so overwhelming that it causes you to pursue…
Caffeine is one of the most researched substances in the world. It has many benefits, however too much caffeine can also be harmful. It all comes down to moderation, yet the more we consume the more tolerance our bodies build and so the potential of caffeine addiction and abuse increases.
Co-dependency and addiction frequently go hand-in-hand. Addiction and substance or drug abuse often stems from dysfunctional relationships. This includes relationships with loved ones, family, friends and even work colleagues. This is why trauma therapy is so important to recovery.
Mindfulness is a shift in the way that you pay attention but through that subtle shift your entire world can transform from the inside out. When it comes to mindfulness there is understanding it, and then there’s knowing it directly through your own experience. You might not understand mindfulness as a concept yet but I…
The primary goals of assisting a recovering addict are to re-integrate them into society, restore their dignity, personal security and to help by preventing relapses. Though treatment teaches them how to deal with addiction and its emotional roots, addicts accumulate other, extended problems during the abusive phase and these impact on them when they return…
Cognitive behavioural advances into coaching are presently well stabilised and it is one of the most studied, powerful and widely used forms of personal coaching. It is now widely understood that cognitive behavioural therapy not only serves ‘best’ in the treatment rooms but it is further ‘expert practice’ in business coaching services. CBT helps people…