Addiction Recovery: Transforming Self-Talk

Addiction Recovery: Transforming Self-Talk

In addiction recovery, we find that every aspect of our lives comes under scrutiny. From our daily routines to our innermost beliefs about ourselves. As a family member watching a loved one go through this transformation, understanding the power of words, especially...
The 12 Patterns of Denial – Manipulation in Addiction

The 12 Patterns of Denial – Manipulation in Addiction

People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle, for example manipulation in addiction. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to...
The 12 Patterns of Denial & Comparing in Addiction 

The 12 Patterns of Denial & Comparing in Addiction 

People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Comparing in addiction is one example. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to...