Mindfulness has become a movement over the past few years. Of course, mindfulness has been used in many cultures, in many different ways for centuries.I wonder, however, if in the west we have over complicated it? Have we hyped mindfulness up to appear for some people as unattainable or even … [Read more...]

I was recently asked for my top suggestions for recovery, off the top of my head I said.... Tips for addiction recovery Support: Addiction thrives in the shadows, it disconnects us from our loved ones and communities. We hide out of shame and guilt.Addiction tells us that we can handle our … [Read more...]

Self-compassion or self-love may be a foreign concept for some people. This is especially true for those who were raised in abusive or unloving homes, where compassion may have been non-existent.A construct drawn from Buddhist psychology, self-compassion refers to a way of relating to the self — … [Read more...]

Do you think that it is possible for you to be happier than what you are right now?If so what would that happiness depend on?Does your answer involve your loved one’s recovery, or are you reaching a recovery milestone?If you are in recovery or moving into recovery does this depend on … [Read more...]