Tag: relationships

How Can I Talk to My Partner About Going to Couple’s Therapy While I’m in Recovery?

July 31, 2018 Avalon Malibu Recovery QA

Whether you’re in recovery for a substance use disorder (SUD) or a mental illness, maintaining an intimate relationship while focusing on yourself can be challenging. Your significant other may be supportive of your recovery or they may not understand it… Read More ›

When It’s Gone Too Far: Alcoholism and Intimate Partner Violence

July 26, 2018 Avalon Malibu Alcohol Addiction News

According to a study supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 30%-40% of men and 27%-34% of women who have perpetrated violence against their partners were drinking at the time of the event. The World Health… Read More ›

Will My Relationship Survive While I’m in Recovery?

July 19, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Relationships

Recovery is a time to focus on your self-care and well-being, but that doesn’t mean that you must neglect your significant other and/or family. While it’s best for people to take some much-needed time to focus on themselves, the health… Read More ›

What are Key Principles of Being in a Loving Relationship?

April 12, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

Relationships are one of the most important aspects of life because they bring us love, joy, and meaning. Whether you’ve been with someone special for a few months or a few years, the way you and your partner manage your… Read More ›

What are Some Signs That My Relationship is in Jeopardy?

April 4, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

Whether you’ve been together for a few months or a few years, relationship distress can occur at any time. Perhaps you and your significant other have tried talking out your concerns, and you just haven’t come to a resolution. Maybe… Read More ›

How Can I Survive the Holidays Alone?

December 21, 2017 Avalon Malibu Holidays Mental Health Healthy Living

A well-known and perpetuated myth is that holidays are meant to be spent in a well-decorated home with a table filled with home-cooked meals and a large group of friends and family who all love and care about each other.… Read More ›

Forming New Intimate Relationships During Recovery

September 7, 2017 Avalon Malibu Recovery Relationships

During recovery we meet many individuals who are also in recovery. We can meet people in these meetings and some might even become friendships. While friendships are encouraged due to the support and connection provided, getting romantically involved during recovery… Read More ›

How Will Relationships Change In Recovery?

September 6, 2017 Avalon Malibu Recovery Relationships

couple unhappy with each other sitting down

Our relationships with others will change during recovery. These relationships can include family members, other relatives, spouses, boyfriends, girlfriends, friends, and people we work or go to school with. As one begins recovery from alcohol or drug abuse, there may… Read More ›

How Can I Get Over Someone Cheating On Me?

July 18, 2017 Avalon Malibu Relationships

Many people seek treatment in the aftermath of a relationship ending. Being cheated on, being abandoned, or simply ending a relationship is enough to bring awareness that something needs to change.… Read More ›

What Are Ways To Set Healthy Boundaries After Mental Health Treatment?

June 30, 2017 Avalon Malibu Relationships Mental Health

Healthy boundaries are the way we maintain our mental health by separating ourselves from others and how we feel obligated to them. From relationships to taking on too many responsibilities, maintaining… Read More ›