Recovering The SelfA Journal of Hope and Healing

Popular Pays (but Not for Me)

by David Deane Haskell So I’m looking around one day and I see an ad for something like an influencer meets businesses type of deal. The name of the …

Finding Balance through Strength Training Gym Routines during Healing Journeys

Guest Post Healing—whether physical, emotional, or mental—is rarely a straight path. It’s a process filled with setbacks, progress, and moments of …

Rebuilding Your Relationship with Work During Recovery

by Mind Dynamics LLC Work is a big part of most people’s lives. It gives us purpose, structure, and a way to contribute to the world. But for those of us …

Getting Help for Substance Abuse Addiction: Options for Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs

Guest Blog Seeking support for substance abuse addiction can feel overwhelming, but professional treatment programs offer a path to lasting recovery. …

In Praise of the Pause

by Patrece Maluzynsky How many times have you felt pressured—by others or yourself—to make a quick decision, only to later regret choosing unwisely? Being …

Bob Rich’s Self-Therapy Guide: Inducing Change and Growth

In this series, Dr. Bob Rich teaches you how to leave behind depression, anxiety, and other forms of suffering all too common in our crazy world. Recovering …

How Pilates Santa Monica Helps Busy Professionals Stay Fit without Burnout

by Nadia Gillespie Pilates Santa Monica became my reset button during a week when everything felt like it was piling up. I remember stepping out of my car …

Treat Yourself with Kindness: 10 Ways to Turn Self-Negativity Around

by Jennifer Bonn Nick Jonas’ song “Gut Punch” hit me hard, because I can be hard on myself as well. When you see someone who seems to have it all …

An Interesting Tale of Rejection

Are you a writer who is bothered by learning of the rejection of some piece of writing you submitted somewhere? You may have seen the following at least a few, …

Understanding Alcohol and Drug Rehab: Finding Help for Substance Abuse Addiction

Guest Blog Finding effective help for alcohol and drug addiction can be life-changing. Recovery programs come in many forms, and knowing your options can help …

Try A Little First Aid for Stress and Anxiety

The following excerpt comes from The Happiness Perspective: Seeing Your Life Differently by Diane Wing. The book is packed with methods to help you transform …

The Value of Connection in Recovery

by Burk Jackson There is a quote I keep coming back to, one that gets passed around in recovery circles enough that it’s almost become wallpaper: “The …

7 Reasons to Do Personal Healing Work within a Group

by Alison Harre, LMFT When it comes to doing personal healing work, there is no shortage of methods available these days. You can find healing practitioners …

Bob Rich’s Self-Therapy Guide: Depression in the Family

In this series, Dr. Bob Rich teaches you how to leave behind depression, anxiety, and other forms of suffering all too common in our crazy world. Recovering …

The Mental Strength to Move Forward

by Jennifer Bonn I wrote 101 Tips to Lighten Your Burden because I wanted to help some of the many people who struggle with mental health every day. I hoped I …

Day Spa Bend: What to Expect During Your First Spa Visit

by Donna Kern Day spa Bend is often the first step people take when they realize their body needs a break and their mind refuses to slow down. I remember my …

Gentle Therapy Journal Prompts for Processing Emotions Safely

by Earl Wagner When you are feeling overwhelmed, or aren’t sure how to process what you’re experiencing, having some space can be helpful. The blank …

The Role of Group Therapy & Individual Therapy in Addiction Recovery

by Kurtis Girard Therapy is the bloodline of the addiction recovery treatment. It works quietly yet produces profound and remarkable effects on individuals. …

Acceptance of Age for Inner Happiness and Peace

Growing old, or older, doesn’t have to be frightening. With proper understanding and awareness, one can embrace one’s age with dignity and …

Deborah K. Frontiera Talks about Her Biography of Douglass Houghton

Deborah K. Frontiera’s new book Douglass Houghton: Michigan’s Pioneer Geologist, Doctor, and Teacher is the first title of 2026 published by Modern …

Why Families Are Choosing Virtual IOP Programs for Teen Mental Health

by ​​Emmanuel Oghenemaga When you realize your teenager needs more help than a weekly therapy session can provide, the first feeling is usually relief, …

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