At first it will hurt, then you will feel more alive. That is just how things work. ___ A few weeks ago I wrote about how I will be studying for my Clinical Addiction Counsellor exam. I am investing sweat, precious brain cells and time in the process. I am using two manuals that are … More 11 Things I am Learning About Recovery While Studying for My Clinical Exam
Recovery. Some people define it as a period of reorganization after a major business loss. Other people think of recovery as what happens on Sunday morning after a few nights of just a little too much fun. Recovery means a lot to me. 12 months ago I was just a few months into my recovery … More Let’s Talk… Get Ready to Support Mental Health Initiatives Across Canada
by The Talk of Taylor. Used with permission. People—it’s time to get real. Life is hard, and no one can deny that; no one would dare to try. But having a hard time and struggling with mental health are not one in the same.One is not valid while the other is a made up, imaginary … More Guest Post: Our Brains are sick, but that’s OK
For article about recovery and learning to live with risk, click on the photo above. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want to receive the latest and best … More Recovery and the Courage to Live With Risk
You are moving forward in your recovery when you feel uncomfortable and more alive at the same time. ___ What doesn’t kill you, still almost killed you. Happy Thought Recovery and risk I try to avoid things that could eat me, squash me or otherwise send me into hypothermia. I stay away from bears, speeding … More Recovery and Learning to Live With Risk
For article, “The 11 Lessons for Success in Addiction Recovery,” click on photo above. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want to receive the latest and best of … More Your Lifestyle Is Your Therapy
For article, “The 11 Lessons for Success in Addiction Recovery,” click on photo above. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want to receive the latest and best of … More In Recovery, Discomfort is Never Terminal
For article, “The 11 Lessons for Success in Addiction Recovery,” click on photo above. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want to receive the latest and best of … More You’re not Dysfunctional, You’re Just Normal
For article on the 20 words that can change your recovery and your relationships, click on photo above. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want to receive the … More Without Seeing there is No Insight
I have worked as a counselor for more than 25 years. For 11 of those years I have worked as an Addiction Therapist. I teach on the Psychology of Addiction, but my experience is not only from my day job or my academic role. I have had bouts of addiction to food and I have … More 11 Lessons for Success in Addiction Recovery
Getting High on Recovery 