How to Really Help Someone with Alcoholism
From addictionblog.org, Dominique Simon-Levine guest authors a post: A young woman named Kate came to see us, deeply upset about her mother&rsquo…
Member Topics: negative emotions and thoughts
“I Can’t Seem to Get Out of the Negative Talk”
“It's so hard to have positive talk when I know my husband has been drinking. I can't seem to get out of the negative talk while he'…
Nurturing the Emotions
If we don't have an outlet to express our emotions, they will accumulate in the mind and body, negatively impacting our mental and physical health…
It’s Not Either/Or … Your Health Counts Just As Much
A parent wrote me recently that it felt like he had PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) from having lived through his son’s active addiction a…
Self-Care for the Mind
How do we stop the negative tape loops in our heads and treat ourselves with greater compassion and positivity? In part 3 of our self-care series, we …
Caring for Yourself as You Care for Others
Do you ever find yourself feeling fatigued, resentful, angry, or stressed because you are putting your Loved One’s needs before your own? You ar…
Cows Do It With Grass, We Do It With Thoughts
If you were a cow, much of your day would be about eating. And part of your unique digestive process would involve ruminating: the process of bringing…
understanding shame
Researcher Dr. Brené Brown describes shame as the intensely painful feeling that we are unworthy of love and belonging. It's the most primi…
Zinged!
You may know the feeling well - their behavior can feel like a slap in the face. Dominique Simon-Levine invites us to practice remaining centered…
Are You Running the Marathon Too?
A father talks about dealing with his son's addiction and recovery. For him, the experience has been like an ultra-marathon, requiring g…
