The Recovery Coach NY Blog
Grief Journaling
The grief over a loss and the mix of emotions that comes with it can feel overwhelming. Whether it's the passing of a loved one, dismissal from a job, or the end of a [...]
How’s School Going?
The new school year is well underway. Your student is in the swing of things, everything's fine with all the new teachers and new classes. Or do they just say "Fine" when you ask how [...]
Navigating Early Recovery
Making the decision to leave a life of substance misuse and enter recovery is one of the most important decisions of your life. And considering it may save your life it's one of the best. [...]
Journaling: The Self Care For Your Psyche
A spa day, yoga class, getting a massage – these are all lovely and relaxing things to do as a part of your self care. And they're all external actions done with the intention of [...]
Celebrate National Recovery Month
September was established as National Recovery Month in 1989 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) "to increase public awareness of mental health and addiction recovery" while celebrating individuals in recovery. No [...]
Paint A Positive Picture
Picture this: When a stressful situation occurs and your head fills with negative thoughts you're able to adjust your mindset so you can focus on the positive and believe that everything's going to work out [...]
Lift The Stigma
The American Psychological Association defines stigma as "the negative social attitude attached to a characteristic of an individual that may be regarded as a mental, physical, or social deficiency." People have a tendency to be [...]
