The Recovery Coach NY Blog
Get Some Sleep
We've all been there. Turned out the light, got into bed, and been so wrought up we can't doze off. And then the additional worry about not getting any sleep creeps in and all [...]
Mid Year Check In
So, how're those New Year's resolutions working out for you? If you haven't followed through, or can't even remember what they were that's OK. You're not alone. Most people who make them don't keep them [...]
Safe Pride, Sober Pride
June is Pride Month, a time of celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community that's full of events, parties and fun. As exciting as everything is, those in the sober community need to be especially mindful that [...]
Get Out From Under Gaslighting
"Gaslighting" is a term we're hearing a lot lately. While it may prompt us to think of the 1944 movie starring Ingrid Bergman it describes an act that is far from entertainment. Gaslighting is a [...]
A Rock and A Hard Place
When you're stuck in what you think is an impossible situation and you need help, your first thought might not be to call a Recovery Coach. But it should be. Asking for help is a [...]
Self Care & You – Perfect Together
Creating the right self care plan for yourself can be so confusing. There's such a myriad of suggestions of actions and activities that all sound so appealing and soothing it can be hard to pick [...]
Have A Plan For Family Recovery
A chain is as strong as its weakest link. This proverb is an apt metaphor for when a member of the family is misusing drugs &/or alcohol. Conventional wisdom says getting treatment for that family [...]