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ARTArticleFamily Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery: How to Let Go and Regain Your Peace of MindWhat are you afraid of? Fear and anxiety are part and parcel of daily life with familial addiction. Fear is a paintbrush that colors almost all aspects of family life. Some fears are easily recognizable in an addicted family: "What if he gets arrested?" "When am I going to get the call in the ...ARTArticleFamily Dynamics of Addiction: Family Systems Can Work for or Against Your RecoveryAlcoholics/addicts do not normally live in a circle made up exclusively of alcoholics and addicts. Most people suffering from addictions have a multitude of people in their lives who are affected by the addiction. Even alcoholics and addicts that are estranged from their significant others, ...ARTArticleFamily Members Know You are Going to Relapse in Your Addiction Before You Do - Listen UpThe family dynamics of recovery is rarely smooth sailing. Relapse, which is a process, has a tremendously negative effect on significant others. Family members who have labored and struggled to remain with the addict through all the active years of addiction, to assist them in finding their way into recovery, find their hopes and dreams dashed in the midst of relapse. Anyone in a relationship with an alcoholic/addict is affected by addiction. Loved ones would understandably be upset and angry with the alcohol/other drug (AOD) addict when they relapse.ARTArticleFeeling Tense? Massage These Key Areas to Instantly Reduce StressStress is often accompanied by muscle tension, especially along the trapezius muscle (the triangular area starting from the temple, covering the base of the neck, and running along the shoulders). The aches and knots you feel in your shoulders and the base of your neck is almost always a result of stress. One of the instant tips to relieve stress is through massaging the key areas. Temples ARTArticleFinding Your Life Purpose MindfullyThe process of beginning the journey to finding your life purpose and discovering what it is you truly want can be found in those still moments when your intuition speaks to you telling you exactly what you need to know. Through mindfulness or “being awake in the here and now” epiphanies appear ...ARTArticleFirst Sober Fourth of July: Surviving the Holiday Without Addiction RelapseThe fourth of July is significant for alcoholics and addicts in several ways. The Declaration of Independence was a statement of separation from a tyrannical ruler. With separating from the past they embarked on a new way of life. Many people come into treatment just after the Fourth of July, after having had a "close call", a DUI, a wife who left, or after totally embarrassing or humiliating themselves in drunken or drugged stupor.ARTArticleFreedom from Self-Harm: Important Steps When You’re Seeking HelpHopefully, you now have a better idea of where to find information on self-harm, the types of resources that are out there, and some of the treatments for self-harm. Below, we turn our attention to the specific ways in which you can go about finding help in your area, as well as some important ...ARTArticleFreedom from Self-Harm: Specific Types of Psychological Treatments for Self-HarmSeveral different types of treatment may be helpful for self-harm, including the following:nn+ Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) CBT helps people learn new skills for managing their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. CBT is often a fairly structured treatment, with a clear agenda for each ...ARTArticleFreedom from Self-Harm: Urge Surfing - A Mindfulness Skill to Cope with UrgesFind a quiet place where you will be relatively free from distractions and unlikely to be bothered by anyone. Sit in a comfortable position. Write down how strong your urge is on a scale from 0 (no urge at all) to 10 (the strongest urge you’ve ever had). Then, write down how much you feel as if ...ARTArticleFunctional Food Obsession?Functional Food Obsession? We are in the midst of an overwhelming increase in the number of people that are obsessed with food. Eating disorders are rampant and 65% of North Americans are classified as overweight or obese. But what if this so called “problem” is really a wake up call? Like the canary in the coal mine, letting us know that something in our environment, that we can’t see, is killing us. Despite a multimillion dollar diet and fitness industry – things are still getting worse. But what if there is a deeper purpose and reason for these problems?ARTArticleGetting Married Soon? Five Key Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Say "I Do"After what was hopefully at least a 2-year courtship, you now find yourself engaged. You're excited and nervous as the big day approaches. You think you've got all the important questions asked and answered. Are the guests seated properly? Did we give the florist a deposit? Are all the relatives ...ARTArticleGrief and DatingDating and Griefr By Sandy Clendenen About a year after my husband died I began feeling extremely restless. Grief kept my mind skittering from one thing to another. Although these restless feelings were confusing, they were at least a bit of a relief from the heaviness of grief’s deep sadness and depression. Somehow, from this agitated state of displaced energy, I decided to try internet dating. It took me awhile to figure out the mechanics, since I knew very little about computers at that time.ARTArticleGuide to Eliminating Deception and Dishonesty - How to Get Real in Addiction RecoveryMany people, while active in addiction, engage in deceptive, dishonest behavior, and diversionary tactics. These are part and parcel of addiction and the need to keep the extent of their problem hidden. It is difficult to juggle all the demands of being addicted with all the "normal" demands of living, plus hiding the addiction from others. Other people in an addict's life are affected by the addiction. Conflict is inevitable. Performance in various areas of an addict's life begins to slip as the disease progresses.ARTArticleHealing for the healer. Burnout, compassion fatigue and self care.Giving care to others can be stressful, professional caregivers have to strike the balance between good self care and professional care giving to others. Helping professionals need to ensure that they are robust and emotionally well in order to be able to care for others. This can be challenging in the workplace, they may have demanding case loads, little time to reflect on practise and difficulties with managing a good life/work balance. This makes helping professionals at risk of both burnout out and compassion fatigue. Understanding burnout and compassion fatigue ARTArticleHealth and Harmony in Relationships: It All Starts with YOU!“Stress is damaging to your health, so take care of yourself,” is very sound advice, but what exactly does that mean and how exactly do you take care of yourself and lessen stress? Experiencing optimal physical, mental, and spiritual health includes the good fortune of having healthy and ...“Stress is damaging to your health, so take care of yourself,” is very sound advice, but what exactly does that mean and how exactly do you take care of yourself and lessen stress?ARTArticleHelp For the Sex Addict - Part 3Treatment for sexual addiction can occur in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Like treatment for alcohol and other drug (AOD) addiction, treatment for sexual addiction is usually made up of individual and group counseling, education about addiction, and self-help participation. When choosing ...ARTArticleHelp for the Sex Addict's Spouse - Part 5Can the spouse of a sex addict find help individually for the effects of the sexual addiction on their lives? Sure. Much of the time, however, it is the crisis of discovery of the acting out, or some other related crisis that brings the sex addict and spouse into treatment. They usually seek ...ARTArticleHoning Your Intuition: Trust Your First ImpressionsI have been asked how I am able to intuit accurate, specific information, consistently. Please know that I have worked for years to hone my intuition. It takes determination, time,and practice, to acquire any new set of skills, including intuitive ones, to make them second nature. Decide what ...ARTArticleHow can Yoga help in dealing with Stress?Along with a state of mental discomfort, there is also an almost tangible feeling of anxiety and restlessness associated with the term stress. There are numerous ways to beat stress, but Yoga is one of the best proven techniques to combat and prevent chronic stress. Yoga brings about mental tranquility and a physically calming effect that helps to de-stress your body by mollifying your mind and undoing the tension in your muscles. Overall, yoga helps in the following ways: • Reducing heart rate • Loosening wound up muscles • Increasing the supply of oxygen into the bodyr ARTArticleHow Do You Know if Infidelity is a Symptom of Sexual Addiction: 10 IndicatorsYou have just discovered or been informed of your partner's infidelity. You are in shock. You are confused, angry, immobilized, depressed, and thinking you will absolutely go crazy. In the midst of all this, you keep hearing about "sexual addiction" in the media and you wonder if it is sexual ...ARTArticleHow Marketing Practices Are Changing e:businessE-business describes the use of electronic means and platform to conduct a company's business. The advent of the Internet has greatly increased the ability of companies to conduct their business faster, more accurately over a wide range of time and space, at reduced cost, and with the ability to customise and personalise customer offerings. Countless companies have set up website to inform and promote their products and services.ARTArticleHow May I Prosper You?Max Lerner says, "I am neither an optimist nor a pessimist. I am a possibilitist." If you agree with our learned friend Max Lerner then you can adopt a mindset that says “I can make it happen…or nothing is impossible”. We are well into 2005 now and often held back by our state of mind. Fear and anxiety keep us in a constant state of planning and preparation and what we need to do is engage the “forward” button and go with what we have.ARTArticleHow One Random Act of Kindness Can Cause a Positive Effect on Your HealthThere was a time in my life when I was going through an extremely rough patch. I was stressed beyond measures and truth be told, I do consider that phase to be the worst time of my life although one that taught me a lot. During this time, a close friend of mine with whom I had lost touch, came to know about my hardship through our mutual friend, and he sent me a card which had just two lines written on it. “I know the times now are rough, but I also know that you are stronger than all your problems. You have always been and will always be.”ARTArticleHow Practicing Ashtanga Yoga Can Change Your LifeIt is no secret that yoga does indeed help in relieving stress and anxiety. When practiced for a prolonged period, yoga becomes more of a preventive measure and equips people to better deal with stress at the very onset. However, not a lot of people are aware of the acute power of yoga and how influential it can be when practiced correctly. One of the best forms of yoga to help with stress and anxiety is Ashtanga yoga. This system of yoga has only recently gained publicity, and is more of a modern day take on the concept of yoga that dates back to various centuries.r ARTArticleHow to Alleviate Anxiety through BreathworkOne of the prominent symptoms and effects of stress is on the way we breathe. If you want to tell whether a person is anxious, pay close attention to his breathing. Similarly, when a person himself is anxious, his breath tends to come out ragged and in short intervals. Considering the impact anxiety has on breathing, you can actually manipulate it to work in your favor and de-stress through breathwork.ARTArticleHow To Get The Winning Edge In Your SportAre you an aspiring athlete or coach looking for an edge that will take you or your team to the next level without the aid of chemical enhancements? Are you frustrated because the old adage "practice makes perfect" is simply not working? We know that you have been searching far and wide without finding the right answers. Well your search is finally over because you have found the Dohgon, the masters of concentration. We build mental masters who translate their abilities into physical and athletic dominance.ARTArticleHow to Have Happiness in Life?As a little child, the ultimate source of happiness for me was watching two raindrops race down my window. For reasons unknown, it would delight and excite me every time it rained and I would slide my glass window close to kick start a competition between two tiny raindrops. I would cheer for the winning drop and egg on the one left behind: that was what made me happy.ARTArticleHow to Reduce Stress Through AyurvedaA lot of people turn to anti-depressants to curb and cure stress and anxiety, when the truth remains that stress is more of a psychologically influenced condition and hence can be better treated with will power. As the statistics for stress-related depression goes up, there has been constant search for alte ative holistic treatment approaches. One such method is Ayurveda.ARTArticleHow to Stay Positive When Negativity Surrounds YouStaying positive when you feel you are surrounded by negativity… well, it is a simple concept, but not always easy to implement at first. But, with just a few key strategies, you can remain upbeat and positive even when the rest of the world seems like it is sinking into worry and ...ARTArticleHow Your First Argument Could Last for 50 YearsSounds crazy, but it’s true! Simply put, the first argument you have with your partner, if left unresolved, will manifest itself time and time again - in different forms – throughout your entire relationship. When we fall in love and begin a partnership, we temporarily maintain our best ...

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