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.
Mindfulness is a practical tool and technique used not only in psychotherapy but in progressive behaviour change and can be a wonderful compliment to practical counselling and therapy that anyone can practice in real-world, real-time environments to start modifying their behavioural responses. Here is a quick post on what mindfulness is and how mindfulness is…
Cocaine is a seductive drug. It lacks the normal physical “hangovers” of other drugs and the reek of alcohol and marijuana. As such, it appears less harmful, but this is deceptive. What many people do not know, is that it very quickly leads to severe psychological dependence. Cocaine is, in fact, one of the most addictive and deadliest drugs in…
The credibility of rehabilitation treatment Legal, medical and social security entities, and society in general, broadly support therapeutic rehab treatment for addicts. On the other hand, there are critics who pick holes in the need for treatment and question the integrity of the industry. The conflict sometimes causes uncertainty about the value of rehab treatment.…
Opening Our Early Morning Welcome To You We would like to invite you to move from the world around you to the world within you Begin today’s class Lengthening the spine, hands relaxed on the knees, chest lifted, chin slightly in Closing your eyes or softening your gaze to in front of you Focusing on…
Experiencing or observing a single horrific or life-threatening incident can result in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), due to feelings of intense fear, horror, helplessness, anger, and despair. Symptoms include haunting memories, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and avoidance of anything reminiscent of the event. When subjected to repeated or prolonged trauma we can develop an even…
You forget what happened the night before, you break promises, a stressful day at work makes you think of alcohol, you feel the need to reward yourself with a drink or two and the people who care about you have raised concerns. Avoidance, memory loss, regret and guilt are some of the experiences which point…