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“Mornings are for coffee and contemplation” has become a cult mantra for Hopper lovers, the character Jim Hopper regularly quips to his secretary on the runaway hit show Stranger Things. On the show, Hopper is revealed to have a painful past and struggles with it in the present. Off screen, actor David Harbour who bringsRead More

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a leading therapeutic application for individuals recovering from alcoholism, addiction, and varying mental illnesses. Developed in the 1960s by a psychiatrist named Aaron Beck. Since CBT was first introduced, it has gained a previously inconceivable amount of recognition for its efficacy across multiple issues. Today, do an internet search for “CBT”Read More

Alcoholics Anonymous was founded with anonymity for a reason. In the 1920s and 1930s, it was becoming obvious to men, women, their spouses, their families, bosses, and close acquaintances that there was a severe issue with alcohol taking place. Men and women were losing control of their drinking, making choices which seemed to be irrationalRead More

Now that I’m sober, I should handle my stress just fine. Now that I’m sober, I can take on more responsibility and stress. Drugs and alcohol were the problem. Now that I’m clean, I should t have any more problems at work. These are the thoughts commonly experienced by professionals in recovery who are thinkingRead More

You may not see depression on the outside: While it is true that depression can lead to poor hygiene, lack of sleep, and the absence of caring about personal appearance, depression doesn’t always manifest that way. In an office environment or in the workplace, there is a call for attire and appearance. Usually, if depressionRead More

You went to school. You earned certifications. You’ve passed boards, you’ve passed licensing exams. You’ve worked hard to join a team, start a practice, and become a recognized professional in your field. You didn’t get there on smarts alone. However, it took a certain amount of intelligence to study, to practice, to organize, to manage,Read More

Life in recovery makes life better than ever before. Day by day the stress of work is slipping off your shoulders as recovery makes your life more manageable. You won’t stress about being perfect anymore: Perfectionism is one of a professional’s greatest illusions. At its core, perfectionism is a delusion because no professional, no matterRead More

In a recent blog, we discussed the effects too little sleep can have on your behavior and performance in the office. We explained how the early stages of recovery are commonly accompanied by insomnia, whether you are recovering from an addiction, a mental health disorder, or both. During the initial stages of withdrawal from drugsRead More

Industries have different systems, boards, rules, and requirements to put into place when a professional in the field needs to seek treatment. Professionals commonly seek treatment for substance use disorders, which are frequently co-occurring with other mental health disorders. Accommodations, time, plans, certifications, and processes are often predetermined depending on a professional’s field and position.Read More

Sleep is one of the most important components of human function. We need sleep to survive, to think, and to behave. Our brains need sleep in order to work properly. Like a computer, without proper charge, our brains shut down. Sleep is like plugging in a charger to our brains. During sleep our brain hasRead More