As you consider spending time with relatives whom you might not see regularly, especially during the holiday season, it’s not always easy to be sure who knows what about your recovery journey. There could have been some gossip about you going into treatment. Or maybe not everyone is aware of your transformation into sobriety. Whether...Read More
If you’re sober, the holidays can be fun in numerous ways. Some celebrations might include family members, others a few close friends, and still others might involve getting out into the community more than you used to with different festivals and events. As you plan ahead for the season, stay focused on managing expectations, being...Read More
In 2024, the Armed Forces Benefits Association indicated that “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant concern among military personnel and first responders, who are often exposed to traumatic events in the line of duty. While about 6% of U.S. adults are diagnosed with PTSD, that number jumps to 15% for paramedics and over 23%...Read More
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are viable options if you or someone you love doesn’t require the 24-hour supervision and care provided by residential treatment but still need dedicated support to address substance abuse or mental health issues. Some people opt to complete a partial hospitalization program first, while others start right away with IOP care....Read More
When it’s time, it’s time. There’s no need to struggle with mental or emotional health or addiction any longer. At Fair Oaks Recovery Center, we want to support your courageous decision to get the help you need in every way possible. This is why we have a comprehensive level of healing services to provide a...Read More
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles a person can take on, filled with moments of joy, growth, and unconditional love. But for parents in recovery, the journey takes on even deeper significance. Fortunately, with the help of family therapy and resources from around the world, you can create meaningful,...Read More
Some life skills we learn as we go. For example, we might gradually adjust from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset as we move through recovery. So how can we develop better resilience—that level of mental “toughness” that helps us bounce back from difficult situations, accept what happened, and then move forward? Here are...Read More
It can be difficult to know who to tell and what to tell them when you are starting treatment for drug or alcohol addiction. Some people choose to tell only their closest friends and family because they don’t feel comfortable sharing such intimate information with anyone else. However, while addiction and recovery are deeply personal...Read More
When you see the word “clutter,” your first thought might relate to items strewn about the house, stuffed in the garage, or hidden away in closets. Physical clutter can definitely weigh you down, but so can emotional clutter. And, as you might suspect, the two are connected. To help you cope with stress more effectively,...Read More
It’s not natural for people to be positive all the time. This isn’t a judgment: our brains are hardwired with negativity bias as a protection mechanism—and our primitive ancestors survived because of this ability. But as modern humans, we actively have to work on moving from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset and retrain...Read More
