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    Toxic Moods

    We hear a lot about Serenity in recovery programs. For me personally, developing Serenity meant no longer being codependent to four dynamics when they…
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    annieunhooked March 29, 2021
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    Podcast #73 — First Thought, Second Thought”

    Laurie, Kayla and Dominique take a deeper look at the "First thought, Second Thought" phenomenon, a key topic in Cognitive Behavior The…
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    isabel March 25, 2021
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    She Self-Medicates for Social Anxiety and Refuses Treatment

    Social anxiety is way more than shyness. Many cases of SAD involve substances as well as depression. Self-medicating can appear to help but may also b…
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    Dominique Simon March 15, 2021
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    Podcast #72 — You Are Not Your Story: How to move out of drama and into consciousness

    "How do I calm my system down enough so that I'm not eating and drinking battery acid every day?" or in other words, "How…
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    isabel March 11, 2021
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    An Invitation to Freedom by Jack Kornfield

    Have you found that there are certain thoughts or sensations or feelings that keep coming back when you meditate? This thoughtful piece by invites us …
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    isabel March 5, 2021
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    She Says He’s the Love of Her Life and I Keep Getting Dragged Into Their Drama

    Is your Loved One in a romantic relationship that at times encourages their recovery and at times pushes them to use? Are you getting dragged into the…
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    Laurie MacDougall February 19, 2021
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    How Do I Handle My Fear of Relapse: the Million Dollar Question

    I came to understand, in part by following the Learning Modules on this site, that my behaviors actually served no useful purpose and were actually pu…
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    Laurie MacDougall January 14, 2021
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    Upset about a Loved One’s Addiction? 4 Steps You Can Take Now

    So you're mad or hurt or feeling hopeless? To be effective at helping your addicted family member, you must first get a handle on your negative feelin…
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    Dominique Simon December 14, 2020

    What Does Being “In Denial” Actually Mean: In Denial Definition

    Acceptance of a painful reality is a process and takes time. If it's happening to you, be open to the truth and gentle with yourself. If it's happenin…
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    annieunhooked December 4, 2020
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    Podcast #62 — Katie Donovan – A Mother’s Addiction Journey

    (1hr10mins) In this episode of Coming Up for Air, Annie Highwater and Katie Donovan share thoughts about how the active addiction of their c…
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    annieunhooked November 9, 2020
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    Allies in Recovery

    Allies in Recovery is a Membership-based program providing knowledge and skills to families who have loved ones struggling with addiction, since 2003. Using CRAFT, the only behavioral training method designed specifically for families and scientifically proven to work, you’ll learn how to communicate, behave, intervene, and guide your loved one toward recovery. Eight self-guided video modules provide the complete CRAFT skillset. We supplement the training videos with hand-tailored guidance provided through an interactive blog, podcasts, live daily groups and trainings with our experts, and curated resources – including ways to locate hard-to-find, quality, low- or no-cost treatment, and other pathways through which your loved one can find recovery. You aren’t alone – you have Allies!

     

     

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    Call Us: (413) 387-9395

    Email Us: support@alliesinrecovery.net

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    NOTE: Allies in Recovery does not provide medical advice.

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