According to Marshall Rosenberg’s book, “Nonviolent Communication,” we deny responsibility for our actions when we attribute their cause to factors outside ourselves.

Healing Isn’t a Task - It’s a Practice

Join Dr. Jennifer Manlowe, as part of Recovery Allies “Family Meeting” series on Zoom Wednesday, January 3rd at 7pm PT. Free and open to any who wish to join!

The growing popularity of high-potency marijuana raises concerns beyond the euphoric experiences it offers. Recent studies have shed light on a concerning connection between high-potency cannabis and induced psychotic or manic states. In this blog post, we delve into the effects of high-potency marijuana and explore the intricate relationship it shares with mental health.

Join Ryan Salter, LMHC, as part of Recovery Allies “Family Meeting” series on Zoom Thursday, September 7th at 7pm PT. Free and open to any who wish to join!

Join Edward Mosshart, LMHC, as part of Recovery Allies “Family Meeting” series on Zoom Thursday, July 6th at 7pm PT. Free and open to any who wish to join!

Join Suzi Landolphi, LMFT, as part of Recovery Allies “Family Meeting” series on Zoom Thursday, June 1st at 7pm PT. Free and open to any who wish to join!

Join Dr. Kristen Allott as part of Recovery Allies “Family Meeting” series on Zoom Thursday, May 4th at 7pm PT. Free and open to any who wish to join!

Am I able to say, "Hey, I think we need to get current in our relationship line." Can I say, "Hey, there's something really important I want to talk about. Is now a good time?" "Maybe I can't drive you to your appointments all of the time anymore, because I have to get back to my own life."

That desire to help and to be of service can become its own addictive behavior pattern. And then I get to start asking myself an honest question. Can I be compassionately honest? Is it my agenda, or is it my loved one's agenda? When there's more than two people involved, there could be multiple agendas that are at play. And am I able to have that sort of challenging, authentic, open conversation around what are the creative solutions that we're looking for?

Those who’ve experienced the holidays as a sober person will likely attest that alcohol and substances are synonymous with American holidays. Beer, liquor, wine, and champagne are casually served at corporate events, holiday parties, family dinners and given as gifts. With so many people participating, those who can’t participate may feel a sense of exclusion, obligation or some other social pressure.

The process of getting help for a loved one, no matter your means, can be daunting. If you have no previous experience seeking rehabilitative services, there is a lot of self-education required to make sure you understand the process. Most of us have heard of drug interventions or have seen them in television and movies. But one of the key roles in a successful intervention is performed by someone other than the interventionist. And today that’s what we’re going to discuss. What is a sober transport?

Today, our focus is on trauma. Jason Farmer of Recovery Allies talks about the causes of trauma, the effect of trauma on families, the path to addiction that many follow, and possible remedies.

We all know that urinalysis tests can be maddeningly inconclusive or worse still - easily cheated. Recovery Allies is thrilled to announce our new Urinalysis testing program that solves these problems and provides our clients the peace of mind of knowing that our results are accurate.

Sobriety is a daunting prospect for anyone making the decision to give up their substance(s) of choice. Once we get past the obstacles of our physical dependency and begin to treat our emotional triggers, we are often left with feelings of loss, shame, mourning, and guilt. Reflection is unavoidable.It is necessary for growth and healing. Maintaining a healthy sense of self-compassion is vital when doing so.

In our journeys through life, some of us may experience a period of time, however long, that we struggle with our use of alcohol or drugs. We may feel overly drawn to substances in times of stress or grief, which is somewhat common. However, some may feel this struggle in times that they consider normal and today we’ll be talking about some key warning signs.

Though it is natural to reflect or project intention in order to learn and achieve, many people struggle to fully connect to the present moment. There are a multitude of reasons a person may experience this struggle. But even the most balanced of us can become overly fixated on the past or fret for the future from time to time.

Substance abuse disorder and mental health challenges are vast and vexing issues to many with a loved one caught in their throes. Over time, it is extremely common for those supporting someone in active addiction to begin adapting to their patterns and creating “solutions” for the challenges their dilemma presents.

The holiday season is a magic time to many, with family and friends sharing special moments and gifts together. This year, in the wake of COVID-19 and the worldwide response to it, the holidays will be very different for millions everywhere. The large gatherings that typically define our holiday celebrations have been rightfully discouraged in order to responsibly combat the spread of coronavirus.

Sobriety, to one suffering from substance abuse disorder, is almost always an overwhelming proposition. To imagine the world without the “support” of substances may seem impossible to the person of concern. But beyond the comfort of the substances themselves, the fear of what sobriety is and how it feels on a daily basis can keep many from engaging.