A Roadmap to Resilience and Recovery ~Julie Myers, Psy.D., MSCP Recovery from substance abuse is a process unique to each individual. Despite those who believe otherwise, there is no single “right” path to recovery. Instead, each person has a unique set of challenges and must address those challenges uniquely. This is not to say that [...]
Archive for the ‘Motivation’ Category
January 8th, 2013
A Recovery Roadmap
Posted in Coping With Urges, Lifestyle Balance, Managing Thoughts, Motivation 
Tags: addiction recovery, Donald Meichenbaum, Julie Myers, recovery, relapse prevention 
Comments OffNovember 13th, 2012
Getting From “I Can’t” to “I CAN!”
The Importance of Beliefs in Addiction Recovery Dr. Philip Tate, author of Alcohol: How to Give It Up and Be Glad You Did “I can’t” may be the most debilitating belief you’re likely to have. Not the “I can’t” as in “I can’t jump to the moon,” but as in “I can’t succeed at doing [...]
Posted in Managing Thoughts, Motivation Tags: addiction recovery, motivation, Philip Tate, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, REBT Comments OffSeptember 18th, 2012
Stopping a Slip From Becoming a Relapse
Is Relapse Inevitable in Addiction Recovery? Julie Myers, Psy.D. For many with serious substance abuse problems, any drug or alcohol use can be problematic. These people must abstain. If they drink or drug again, they can slip into full-blown relapse, even after months or years of abstinence. For some, even a brief lapse may generate [...]
Posted in Managing Thoughts, Motivation Tags: addiction recovery, Julie Myers, relapse 10 Comments »August 21st, 2012
Addiction and Co-occurring Disorders from a SMART Recovery Perspective
A Manual for Group Therapists Bob Keim, SMART Recovery Facilitator When I saw this manual announced by SMART Recovery, I thought that it would be very appropriate for my use so I agreed to review it. I have used it for six months so now is an appropriate time to rate it. Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment [...]
June 5th, 2012
Veterans Treatment Courts
Providing Our Nation’s Heroes the Support They Have Earned R. Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy The Obama Administration is committed to the health and well-being of our armed forces, including support for the physical and mental health needs of service members and their families. This ongoing commitment is part of the Administration’s [...]
May 15th, 2012
I Quit Using, So Why Don’t I Feel Happy?
How Drug Use Hijacks Our Response to Happiness Julie Myers, Psy.D. It’s not difficult to understand why someone, who is actively using drugs, may feel bored when he/she is not high. It is more difficult to understand why that person may continue to have difficulty enjoying activities once the drug is stopped. But this is [...]
May 1st, 2012
A Mindful Approach to Addiction Recovery
Self-Management Begins with Intention -Charles A., SMART Recovery® Facilitator SMART Recovery is about actively managing your self and directing your actions. What do you intend to actively do today… or ‘NOW’… to manage your addiction recovery? We have the power of choice, but in order to realize this power, forming intentions and doing the work [...]
Posted in Lifestyle Balance, Managing Thoughts, Motivation Tags: addiction recovery, goals, mindfulness, motivation 1 Comment »March 20th, 2012
Recovery Resource Guide
“AA: Not The Only Way–Your One Stop Resource Guide to 12-Step Alternatives” (2nd Edition) by Melanie Solomon -Richard Ceranek, SMART Recovery® Volunteer This book is the best, perhaps the only, work that pulls together in one small volume most, perhaps all, of the many treatment programs and self-help addiction recovery groups available to the one [...]
March 6th, 2012
Private, Convenient, Online Recovery Support
Access addiction recovery support from home -Dolores Cloward, SMART Recovery® Volunteer If you are looking for help with addiction recovery, whether it’s addiction to substances or addiction to behaviors, SMART Recovery Online is a wonderful place to start. The program is science-based and evidence-based, incorporating scientific best practices in psychology today. Here, you can find [...]
February 21st, 2012
Self Control Strategies To Prevent Relapse
Exercising self control in addiction treatment Hank Robb, Ph.D. How can you exercise more self-control in addiction recovery? How can you implement strategies to prevent relapsing? How can you resist cravings and overcome thoughts? We explore here and introduce you to methods taught in the SMART Recovery ® model . Let’s start by defining some [...]
Posted in Lifestyle Balance, Managing Thoughts, Motivation Tags: addiction recovery, Hank Robb 1 Comment »
