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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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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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Motivational Interviewing, What is Motivational Interviewing?  
How Can Motivational Interviewing Help You?
Tracey L. Kelley | 7 February

It may be common to think of addiction rehabilitation as simply detoxification and withdrawal management. However, that essential component is

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Fentanyl Addiction Treatment, Fentanyl Epidemic, Fentanyl Addiction Treatment
Why We’re Concerned About the Fentanyl Epidemic
Tracey L. Kelley | 25 January

In January 2024, the New Jersey Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner reported that more than 2,500 people died

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SMART recovery, SMART goals, Stages of change,
What is SMART Recovery, and Why Might You Use It?
Tracey L. Kelley | 11 January

As people move from the crisis treatment of addiction into more stable recovery, they begin to understand what adds to

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Gratitude Journal, Want to Relieve Stress? Keep a Gratitude Journal,
Want to Relieve Stress? Keep a Gratitude Journal
Tracey L. Kelley | 5 January

It’s always helpful to have a few stress-relieving tools you can rely on, especially in recovery. Plenty of sleep, a

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How Trauma-Informed Yoga Can Help You
How Trauma-Informed Yoga Can Help You
Tracey L. Kelley | 21 December

Yoga is a terrific method for reducing stress, providing essential nervous system support, and reducing tension. Various yoga styles also

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first year of sobriety, Outpatient vs. Residential Treatment
Outpatient vs. Residential Treatment: What Will Help You Right Now?
Tracey L. Kelley | 18 December

Maybe people who are concerned about you have mentioned something about your drug and alcohol use. Or perhaps you’re aware

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