Each person has an “inner child” that stays with them into adulthood. This inner child is a psychological concept where a part of each person remembers childhood experiences, thoughts, and feelings, including both their positive impact and potentially negative or… Read More ›
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Can I Exercise While Recovering From an Eating Disorder?
Navigating life while in eating disorder recovery is a challenge. Whether it’s new eating habits or losing old patterns, there is plenty to figure out. The same applies to exercise. Exercising during eating disorder recovery can be like walking on… Read More ›
5 Ways to Overcome Cravings During Recovery
One of the most difficult aspects of recovery is overcoming cravings. These are strong desires that seem to appear out of nowhere and are difficult to resist. They are, however, not uncontrollable. Learning to control urges is a crucial skill… Read More ›
Habits to Watch For With an Addictive Personality
You may recognize addictive tendencies in other areas of your life after you’ve come to terms with having a drug and/or alcohol addiction. Because of the similar feelings and chemical reactions these habits produce in the body, they create some… Read More ›
Why Movement is So Important in Recovery
It is a well-known fact that physical activity is good for your body and your mind. In most holistic-based therapeutic approaches, such as Ayurveda or Chinese Medicine, movement practices are encouraged daily to nourish the whole being. Science has proven… Read More ›
Structure Your Days Without Spending Money
During rehabilitation, your daily schedule will be structured according to your treatment plan. Individual therapy, group sessions, complementary therapy, recreational time, meals, and social events, will fill your days. Once you graduate from the program, however, you will probably have… Read More ›
Mental and Physical Benefits of Running
A “fun run” might not sound like a fun way to spend your day, but speed walking and running are excellent forms of exercise for their numerous mental and physical benefits. Everyone needs to keep active to stay healthy, and… Read More ›
Tangible Exercise That Raises Self-Esteem
If you have been following the stay-at-home order, then you are probably starting to go a little stir crazy by now. If you live by yourself, you may be feeling lonely or sick of seeing yourself. There is a phenomenon… Read More ›
Keeping a Clear Mind to Decrease Stress and Improve Sleep
Most people have struggled with racing thoughts at least once in their lives, some more so than others. Too often, days are spent rushing. We are constantly ten steps ahead of the present moment and our minds are filled with… Read More ›
Teens: Exercise for Mental Health
Technology has taken over many of our kids’ lives. While they can gain a lot of information from the internet, the fact is that mobile apps, movies and more can be damaging to a teen’s mental health, especially if the… Read More ›