People drink for all sorts of reasons—they enjoy the taste, it pairs nicely with their meal, it’s an occasion to celebrate, they need to relax or unwind, and the list
After making the decision to go into residential treatment, the last thing I wanted my clients to have to worry about was what to pack! I worked side by side
The holidays can be emotionally triggering, especially for those in recovery. Here, we discuss some of the challenges the season presents and offer tips for maintaining our soulbriety.
Today’s adolescents are dealing with unprecedented levels of stress, largely due to the onslaught of negative news and social media. Soulbriety equips them with sustainable tools to find their center,
When we find something that helps us stay sober, the feelings of joy, relief, and hope are hard to beat. When that healthy behavior loses its impact, it is not
Whether we’ve been hurt in the past or the wound is still fresh, our resentments around our pain can impact all of our relationships. Learn how to let resentments go
Some call it “hitting rock bottom”; others, the “dark night of the soul.” Soulbriety offers a different perspective on trauma and how we can emerge from the void to experience
Often misunderstood even within the recovery community, amends are not merely a mea culpa, but a way of releasing guilt over past behaviors and committing to sustainable change moving forward.
In movies it’s easy to spot the “Hero” and the “Villain”; it’s much harder to identify the archetypes within us. Here, we explore the psychology behind archetypes and how embracing
Trauma is so damaging in part because it’s reactivated by sights, smells, conversations, etc., that we associate with the original event. Discovering and disarming these triggers is critical to any
Young people are dealing with situations (e.g., gun violence, cyberbullying, and the pandemic) unimaginable to previous generations. Here are some of the risk factors for—and warning signs of—suicidal ideation.
Covid-19 brought to the fore another global pandemic: burnout among healthcare providers. Here are some ways people devoted to helping others can practice self-care and rejuvenate—mentally, physically, and spiritually.