Anger Management: 11 Strategies For Regaining Calm and Control
We all know how destructive “wildfire” anger can be. The good news is that a suite of skills and practices—known as anger management—can help …
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He’s Sober But Really Struggling and Losing Hope
This mom is determined to help her son, in recovery from opioid addiction since last December. But he continues to struggle, from symptoms related to …
5 Tips for Handling Tough Holiday Situations
Holidays tend to bring on some of the most emotionally charged situations. Here is a list of 5 suggestions offered by therapists and expert family adv…
What I Did to Get Better
If I'm out at a party at a friend's house, staying present in the party, in the moment, and enjoying every single moment with them, because that's whe…
My Mom is an Expert at Arguing (part 2)
Vitriol can be described as a solution-less rant of hate-filled criticism. A brand of sulfuric acid was named Vitriol, reason being that the acid was …
My Mom is an Expert at Arguing (part 1)
It’s been said that for every one person struggling with addiction, there are at least 15 people affected. The effects are painful and relentless fo…
Fast Forward to February: On Getting Through the Holiday Season with an Absent Child
Guest author Annie Highwater writes, "Through the worst of holiday seasons, I have found myself literally forcing a smile as people joyfully wish me s…
Finding Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Finding treatment for alcohol and drug addiction is the most important way you can help your loved one recover. Remember that it often takes repeated …
Can I Use CRAFT When My Addicted Loved One Has a History of Trauma?
When your addicted loved one also struggles with mental health issues and a history of trauma, there are specific types of treatment to consider. Domi…