Coming out of rehab for drug or alcohol abuse, co-occurring substance abuse, mental health issues, or multiple addictions is a time that many who are new to recovery either look forward to or fear. After being in a safe and nurturing treatment environment where assistance with any difficulties is readily available, being on your own […]
You may have heard someone mention life skills training and wonder to yourself, “Do I have lifeskills?” As we grow and reach milestones throughout life, we gain many skills. These can be as simple as knowing how to cook a traditional meal, going on a job interview, or handling a bank account. For most people,
What are coping skills? Coping skills are used to deal with stressful situations in our lives. They can be good or bad, depending on the method we choose to use. We learn these as children. As we grow older, we should be able to use more mature and healthy coping skills.What Are Coping Skills ExamplesLet’s
If you have ever been addicted to alcohol or drugs, you know how scary it can be to return to the “real” world after rehab ends. Aftercare bridges the gap between the sanctuary of rehab and the chaos of normal life and is the difference-maker in many recovery stories. Here is why you need to
