6 Ways to Help a Loved One Who Is in Pain

Contributor: Rachael Mattice is the Content Manager for Sovereign Health Group, an addiction, mental health and dual diagnosis treatment provider. Rachael received her bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Purdue University. Chronic pain is an invisible disability that can strike anyone at any time. For someone who has never experienced lasting, incurable pain, [...]
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Christian Track: Take the Risk of Vulnerability

Contributor: Ryan Moffat, BS in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. Once a month in my Cross Fit class my coach Ryan gives a one or two day “heads up” before we have our monthly “Baseline Test”. I think it’s his way of saying, “you might want to stay off the [...]
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Where to Start When You’ve Lost your Faith in Your Ability to Recover

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope For many individuals in recovery from substance abuse, the journey involves several ups and downs, challenges and obstacles, hopes and joys. While there may be expectations for a recovery journey that is free from difficulty, the reality is that the process of [...]
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Listening Without Judgment: Supporting a Loved One in Addiction Recovery

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope In any type of relationship, communication is often a key aspect of developing and strengthening the bonds between individuals. In any scenario, being able to appropriately communicate feelings, emotions, issues, challenges, etc. is a necessary part of growing with another person and [...]
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Facts About the Support Group

The recovery from alcoholism may be marked by struggle and obstacles, and no matter what your background, maintaining sobriety will be a lifelong choice. While professional treatment is often necessary to break the destructive patterns and behaviors that are part of alcoholism, support is always necessary at every point of the recovery journey. Whether you [...]
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