by Tracey L. Kelley | Mar 20, 2020 | Mental Health, Recovery
One part of a successful recovery—and for that matter, a rewarding life—is knowing what is good for you and what isn’t. As challenging as it might be to admit, sometimes particular individuals simply aren’t good for your wellbeing. If that’s the case, it’s...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Oct 21, 2019 | Mental Health, Recovery
The Holidays The holiday season is a joyful time for some people but troubling for others. Loneliness is one of the primary reasons people aren’t excited about all the festivities. Maybe they’re separated from family and friends by geographical or...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jul 19, 2019 | Mental Health, Recovery
If you really thought about it, what are you grateful for in this moment? When someone is feeling low, challenged by life, or unmotivated, the concept of gratitude is difficult to embrace. It doesn’t seem to have an immediate impact—or does it? Improved Mental...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jun 12, 2019 | Mental Health, Recovery
If you’re newly sober, you might have left behind a group of people or certain activities to avoid putting yourself at risk of relapse. Now, you may feel lonely, isolated, and unsure of how to stay connected to others. These are valid feelings. It’s...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Mar 20, 2019 | Mental Health, Recovery
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder, although that’s scant comfort when you’re groggy and trying to get through the day on little rest. The National Sleep Association indicates that more than 50 million people suffer with some kind of sleep issue. In fact,...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Feb 27, 2019 | Mental Health, Drug Treatment
Many reputable substance abuse treatment programs offer numerous therapy options, and with good reason. Using Therapy to Get to the Root Cause of Addiction For effective healing and sobriety, it’s imperative to get to the root cause of self-destructive behavior...
