Alternative To Rehab

A2R Method - The Baby

The second in this short series of messages on method. This one helps you to assess and manage your recovery in real time. Using this metaphor helps you to prioritise your recovery and develop more 'self-care'. If you are in early recovery or are thinking about stopping, this message will help you to think about some of the challenges.

Using the IFS approach, learn more about your parts and how to handle yourself in difficult moments.

A2R Method - The Scales

Here is the first in a short series on methods I employ for people in early recovery. The scales is another simple but powerful exercise that helps to solidify improvements which will help you to develop your recovery.

Corona Virus - advice for people in early recovery

I have had a few thoughts I want to share with you about how the guidelines for Coronavirus are affecting you. Especially if you are in early recovery.

Reverse addict 2 - Understanding co-dependence

Here is the second in the series about what is generally known as co-dependence. I call it 'reverse addiction' because so many things are reversed but similar to regular addiction. Hope you get a lot from this.

Pop that balloon!

Here is a post regarding what to do when you are really feeling the pressure! Here is one of the best techniques for getting through that difficult moment.

Below is a you tube link for the same thing on video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYJZ0WpFBLA&t=242s

The reverse Addict - Understanding co-dependence - Episode 1

Are you suffering in your relationship and your relationship choices? Do you struggle to say no to people? Do you find yourself unable to get away from the most needy and draining people? Even at work? In this short series I want to offer some of the most important points when it comes to co-dependence or as I like to call it 'reverse addiction'.

Building Recovery - Stage Four First Floor - Session Three The challenge of authenticity

In this final session we look at one of the biggest chalenges of building an authentic recovery, being authentic! In the past we had a lifestyle based on appearances, it is essential that our recovered self is authentic and is facing the challenges of authenticity in all our relationships. This session supports you in asking the right questions.

Building Recovery - Stage Four First Floor - Session Two What are the new challenges?

At this stage it is important that we develop a practice of keeping up with the new challenges that present themselves at every new level. This session invites you to ask yourself what they are for you. 

Building Recovery - Stage Four First Floor - Session One What are my aims?

As we move into our future we need to be as clear as possible what our aims are. This serves a dual purpose as the advantage of clarity and the continual check that you are building something that is your vision, not someone elses idea of who you should be.

Stage Four - First Floor - Introduction

Well here we are at the final stage. This short message sets up the last stage and what it will include.