Intervention counseling is a group of friends or family members who get together to express concern of a person who has undergone some trauma or needs help with an addiction. The person is usually in denial of their problem or does not recognize their behaviors as a problem. The term is common when
The Process of Intervention Counseling
A Kids’ Guide: Effects of Alcohol on the Mind and Body
It's important to understand the effects of alcohol on the mind and body from a young age. The sooner you understand the dangers of alcohol and addiction, the better prepared you are to handle situations you may find yourself in in the future. What is Alcohol? Alcohol is a liquid made from
Rumi’s Wisdom Sheds Light on Recovery
Rumis wisdom sheds light on recovery by offering simple but eloquent inspirations for everyday life. Finding your way to a sustained recovery can feel like stumbling through the dark. Many recovering addicts feel lost at first, struggling with new territory and frayed emotions. That cloud will lift
Symptoms of PTSD and Treatment Options
Often triggered by traumatic experiences that induced great fear and emotional distress, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can make it difficult for people to live their lives in a secure, confident manner. Symptoms of PTSD can be extremely debilitating, making it necessary for family, friends,
Clean Etiquette Between Recovering Addicts
Do you count many recovering addicts as your friends and allies? These folks are the ones who understand the joy, struggle, and intensity of recovery. They also understand how much hard work it takes to stay clean and sober. Fellowship is an empowering element in recovery, so I urge you to surround
How Can Urge Surfing Fight Relapse?
The term urge surfing was coined by psychologist professor and author G. Alan Marlatt. Urge surging operates under the premise that all urges are finite; they ebb and flow. Surfing requires more than balancing on a waxed board. To succeed as a surfer, you have to understand ocean waves and their
How Stress Can Derail Your Recovery
It's important to understand how stress can derail recovery from addiction or mental health issues. Here's how to manage stress for full recovery. If you haven't experienced stress before, then you probably don't have a heartbeat; it is a part of living. We feel that familiar pressure on the
The Many Myths & Misconceptions About Bipolar Disorder
A few years ago I was talking to a woman suffering with depression. She had battled it for years and was done fighting the war. As she fought back tears she said, "I wish I had bipolar disorder, so the highs would make the lows seem better." It was an interesting thought, and I had once believed
5 Questions to Ask Your Addicted Loved One
These 5 questions to ask your addicted loved one will promote understanding, ease resentment, and encourage recovery. It can be so heartbreaking and stressful when a loved one is suffering from addiction. You want to help, but you feel as if you're walking on glass. It is difficult to find the
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