Playing Through the Tape: Relapse Prevention Plan
Your recovery journey is likely full of ups and downs. When you reach negative points within your recovery, there may be a higher potential of encountering a relapse. That is where creating a personalized relapse prevention plan comes into play. Creating an outline helps you remain sober by identifying triggers, warning signs, and coping mechanisms. […]
The Role of Meditation in Relapse Prevention
Meditation is not a new trend or “fly-by” strategy that is now being practiced. It has been around and used for a variety of reasons by people from all over the world. What is more recent, however, is the use of meditation in relapse prevention. Recognizing the benefits on one’s physical and mental health, those […]
All It Takes Is “Just a Little Laziness:” Relapse Prevention
Recovery and breaking the cycle of addiction require adopting a number of principles that test the human condition: the courage to face your fear of a life without substances, open-mindedness to try a new way of life, and faith to trust that the path you are on will take you to a better life. Getting […]
Do I Need a Sponsor or Mentor to Prevent Relapse?
Recovery programs offer different features to meet the needs of different individuals. However, a common theme across the board is someone with time in recovery being available as a resource to those beginning their recovery journey. This may be represented in unique ways, including mentors, sponsors, volunteers, support persons, facilitators, friends, or partners. These titles […]
How Resentment Can Lead To Relapse
One of the greatest self-care strategies someone can practice is learning to let go of resentment. Holding onto old memories that bring anger, hurt, or other negative feelings and reliving them repeatedly breaks down a person’s mindset. They begin to feel those emotions again and again and dwell on the pain that those memories carry. […]
Relapse Is Not a Requirement of Recovery
Addiction doesn’t discriminate, and neither does relapse. It can happen to anyone, at any time, for any reason. However, there are ways to circumvent or avoid relapse. Being vigilant of feelings, surroundings, habits, routines, and relationships all impact the strength of an individual’s recovery. Preparing and investing time into preventing relapse should not be a […]