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Why Music Therapy Boosts Your Mental Health
Why Music Therapy Boosts Your Mental Health
Tracey L. Kelley | 10 May

Does this quote sound familiar? “Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast. To soften rocks, or bend the knotted

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12 Ways to Make the Most of Your 12-Step Sponsorship, Why Sponsorship Matters ,
12 Ways to the Make the Most of Your 12-Step Sponsorship
Tracey L. Kelley | 3 May

Whether you’re new to addiction rehabilitation or building a better life in recovery, it’s always helpful to know how to

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Tips for Saying No
Saying “No” May Be a Big “Yes” For Mental Health
Tracey L. Kelley | 19 April

It’s often challenging for people in addiction recovery, individuals with mental and emotional health disorders—or anyone, really—to establish healthy boundaries

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Tactical Recovery: Helping Vets Heal, Tactical Recovery program
Tactical Recovery: Helping Vets Heal
Tracey L. Kelley | 12 April

Veterans, having endured the rigors and traumas of combat, often face unique challenges upon returning to civilian life. They may

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Intervention,
If It’s Time for an Intervention, You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Tracey L. Kelley | 5 April

It’s devastating to watch someone you care about struggle with alcohol or drug addiction. As much as you want to

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Moving Past Adverse Childhood Experiences
Moving Past Adverse Childhood Experiences
Tracey L. Kelley | 27 March

It’s only been in the last few decades that mental health professionals connected the dots between behavioral illness, addiction, and

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planting an aromatherapy garden
Seeds to Sow: Planting an Aromatherapy Recovery Garden
Tracey L. Kelley | 22 March

For a successful recovery, each person has to find the methods and routines that are most meaningful for them, and

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Easy Moments of Mindfulness to Add to Your Daily Routine
Easy Moments of Mindfulness to Add to Your Daily Routine
Tracey L. Kelley | 5 March

Most people who sustain an enriching sobriety journey rely on a daily recovery practice that includes meaningful routines and rituals.

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10 Reasons for a Recovery Checkup, Recovery checkups, Continuum of care, Aftercare, Recovery support, Relapse prevention,
10 Reasons for a Recovery Checkup
Tracey L. Kelley | 16 February

Most people have an annual physical and a twice-annual dental checkup to maintain good health. If you’re sober, is there

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8 Dimensions Wellness Model, Inspiring Tips to Help You Live More Healthfully, live healthy,
Inspiring Tips to Help You Live More Healthfully
Tracey L. Kelley | 12 February

Eat whole foods, exercise, and get plenty of sleep. Are these factors the total blueprint for wellness? They’re certainly vital

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