Is this normal? Am I crazy?I hear some form of these questions almost every day.Over the years, I have answered in various lighthearted ways that were mostly intended to sooth…
Evening Intensive is set to resume on Monday February 1st. 2 spots still available! Call 205-967-3277 What is it?Multi-Modal Recovery Process (MMRP) was developed by Steve Moore and is a…
Boundaries Part IVBy Clay Hightower, LSMW The holiday season is finally upon us. I know that for me, the holiday season this year felt like a mythical destination that we…
An opportunity to let go of 2020 and community rituals to bring in 2021 An opportunity to let go of the resentments towards self and others and bring in forgiveness….
Throughout this entire series on boundaries, I have reaffirmed and will continue to reaffirm that it is my right to set boundaries that ensure my safety, and that others do not get to dictate if they are reasonable or valid. While this remains true, it does not acknowledge the other side of that coin, which is that maintaining boundaries in relationships can create consequences in those relationships. As I stated in my first post, maintaining boundaries can create feelings of fear, responsibility, obligation, guilt, and shame (FROGS) for me. Being on the receiving end of boundaries also creates feelings. The most commonly expressed experience is rejection, which comes out as anger or sadness.
The 4th Horseman of Relapse – Stonewalling By Clay Hightower, LMSW “If I do not think about it, maybe it will get better.” If you have had a…
This is my third installment in the Four Horsemen and Relapse series! If you have missed them, go check out my introduction to the series and the first two pieces…
If you missed my previous posts on the Four Horsemen and Relapse, check out my two previous posts on Addiction Recovery Intensive and Moore Institute Facebook page. During conflicts, I…
(Note: I will attempt to use real personal examples of each communication behavior when discussing inner talk as well as interpersonal communication. I want this to be as practical as…
in early recovery, I am frequently at risk for relapse due to a perceived inability to manage my experience.