Tag Archives: trigger

Preventing Impending Relapse: 6 Immediate Interventions

Posted on November 30, 2014 by

One of the fundamental skills for those in recovery is learning to put on the brakes when sliding down a slippery slope into relapse. When tiredness triggers, emotions internally eat away, and circumstances crowd their mind with maddening thoughts, what … Continue reading →

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The Scary Side of Sugar: The Trick of Treats

Posted on October 31, 2014 by

Halloween is a celebration of sugar. Cloaked in creative costumes, we savor sweets in several settings, whether parading from house to house with kiddos or partying with friends. Somehow these evenings often end with a massive sugar stash or a … Continue reading →

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