How Can You Protect Yourself Against Workplace Discrimination During Recovery?

Health and Wellness / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Many recovering individuals face challenges when transitioning back into their workplace. Did you know that you are entitled to certain rights as an employee? There are laws relating to mental health conditions, including the right to privacy, reasonable accommodations, safe working conditions, and a work experience free from discrimination. You do not need to face […]

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Dating or Waiting: Understanding the Impact of Romantic Relationships on Sobriety

Relationships / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Rebuilding or building new relationships in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) can be challenging. Relationships with peers can often enhance your life in recovery and help you stay on the path to sober living. When it comes to romantic relationships, however, you may need to think carefully. There is always the risk that managing

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5 Healthy Parenting Tips for Recovery

Relationships / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Parents in recovery must face the challenge of recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) while raising their children to have a happy, healthy, and substance-free future. If this were not enough, they also need to help heal the family system, which has been impacted by addiction. Recovery is also an opportunity for parents to launch

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Healing From Emotional Blunting During Recovery

Health and Wellness / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Have you ever wondered why your emotional life feels devoid of ups and downs or sadness and joy? Do you feel numb toward everything or feel like life is slipping through your fingers? Does this emotional numbness prevent you from bonding with loved ones? There may be a reason for this: emotional blunting. Research shows

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How Can I Overcome Boredom in Early Sobriety?

Alcohol Addiction / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Boredom is a part of daily life, which can be detrimental for someone in early sobriety. Many people who have recently achieved abstinence find themselves with lots of free time. Getting caught up in a negative thought process can be easy when you don’t have anything to do. First of all, it is important to

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10 Best Practices to Restore Mind-Body Connection

Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

For an individual to heal from substance use disorder (SUD), a treatment program or residential facility must focus on every aspect of a person for effective healing. SUD is not only about the abuse of substances but also about the potentially preexisting biological and environmental factors that lead to the abuse of substances. A treatment

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Why Should You Limit Screen Time During Recovery?

Health and Wellness / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

What do you notice when being out in public? More often than not, most people are on their phones, even when socializing in person. Screen time plays an important role in culture. Recently, screen usage has increased due to various reasons around the world. There is a virtual option for everything, from counseling to college

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How Is Body Shaming Related to Substance Use?

Behavioral Therapy, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Relapse Prevention / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Young people are highly susceptible to shame and sensitivity. Body shaming, in particular, can lead to various mental health and behavioral issues. Some people resort to substance use to cope with different forms of shaming. To prevent substance use disorder (SUD) and relapses, we must better understand the relationship between body shaming and substance use.

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Why Is Boredom a Slippery Slope Toward Relapse?

Mental Health, Relapse Prevention / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Every recovering individual has a unique path to walk toward healing. Some have to deal with past trauma, while others struggle with mental health problems. However, even those who are lucky enough not to be in these two categories still have one common enemy of recovery to watch out for boredom. Boredom is considered one

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What Does a Sober and Balanced Lifestyle Look Like?

Alcohol Addiction / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Have you ever envisioned living a sober and balanced life? What makes it appealing? Is this vision powerful enough to motivate you? Many recovering individuals lose hope because they do not have this kind of vision as a guide, a north star. Lifestyle imbalance may have been one factor for their substance use in the

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Author name: Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

How Can You Protect Yourself Against Workplace Discrimination During Recovery?

Dating or Waiting: Understanding the Impact of Romantic Relationships on Sobriety

5 Healthy Parenting Tips for Recovery

Healing From Emotional Blunting During Recovery

How Can I Overcome Boredom in Early Sobriety?

10 Best Practices to Restore Mind-Body Connection

Why Should You Limit Screen Time During Recovery?

How Is Body Shaming Related to Substance Use?

Why Is Boredom a Slippery Slope Toward Relapse?

What Does a Sober and Balanced Lifestyle Look Like?

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