Monthly Archives: May 2015

Is boredom a gateway to relapse?

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Melissa Killeen

It’s late in the day on a Saturday. Time slows down. Nothing seems interesting on TV, just reruns of Criminal Minds, another PGA tournament with a splash of MMA Kickboxing. There is a feeling of yearning, but for what? This is … Continue reading →

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Faces and Voices of Recovery announces the 2015 America Honors Recovery Awards

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Melissa Killeen

Faces and Voices of Recovery announces the 2015 America Honors Recovery Awards.  America Honors Recovery is the addiction recovery community’s annual awards event to recognize the over 23.5 million Americans in recovery and recovery community organizations. Sponsored by Faces & … Continue reading →

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How Emotionally Mature Are You in a Heated Conversation?

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Melissa Killeen

I am working with a client who is struggling in his recovery. He is having trouble being emotionally mature in heated conversations with his live-in girlfriend. I discussed with my client how he acts when he is in an argument. My client would like … Continue reading →

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How does a Recovery Coach work with a Treatment Team?

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Melissa Killeen

Recovery coaching services are starting to be more widely used, more often within the finest treatment centers. Yet, there are still addicts in crisis, or families with loved ones in inpatient substance-abuse treatment that are unaware that such services exist. Many … Continue reading →

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