The evidence behind exercise and positive effects on mental health is overwhelming and right now – more than ever – is the perfect time to get our fitness goals in place. While we may not have access to a fitness facility right now, we have our homes and the outdoors. Now is the time to … Getting Creative With Fitness Goals in Recovery
Many people are expressing hope and relief now that there is a vaccine being introduced as a tool in the management of the COVID-19 virus. This is very welcome news, as so many are impacted personally and intimately by the illness or are really suffering under the prolonged pandemic restrictions. Viewed realistically, however, we still … Dharma In Recovery: Accepting Life On Life’s Terms
Boozhoo, Tansi, Tawnshi (Tawnshey), Aurora Recovery Centre has the privilege of being located on the Western shores of Lake Winnipeg within Treaty no. 1 Territory. These are the traditional lands of the Anishinabe (Ojibway), Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota, and is the Birthplace of the Métis Nation. We honour and respect the Treaties that … White Buffalo Ornaments on Aurora’s Wellbriety Tree & Winter Solstice
A man is sitting hunched over the edge of his bed in detox. He knows he wasn’t forced to drink this, smoke that, snort this. He did it all on his own. On so many levels, he feels sick. About as loveable and trustworthy as a bag of dirt. In that moment, the financial costs … Sherry G. Member Care Specialist & Aurora Alumnus
In recovery, each day is a new beginning. A new opportunity to bring presence and gratitude into your life. It’s important to take a moment as one year closes and a new year in recovery begins to reflect on our lives. Reflect on everything you have to be grateful for. Reflect on all the challenges … New Year In Recovery: Bringing Reflection and Presence
How family impacts recovery: Addiction is a family disease. This is true. When someone struggles with a substance use disorder the entire family is affected in one way or another. On the flip side, the family impacts recovery in a very powerful way. Their influence on their loved one’s recovery can mean the difference between … How Family Impacts Recovery
Some of you may have been present at the Winnipeg City Hall rotunda during the last few years for the Wellbriety Tree of Life Ceremony. Or you may have been here in treatment in Gimli and had an opportunity to create a buffalo ornament and place it on the tree. COVID-19 has forced us to … Wellbriety Tree 2020 at Aurora
Boozhoo, Tansi, Aurora Recovery Centre has the privilege of being located on the Western shores of Lake Winnipeg within Treaty Number One Territory. These are the traditional lands of the Anishinabe (Ojibway), Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota, and is the Birthplace of the Métis Nation. We honor and respect the Treaties that were made … Winter Solstice and Wellbriety Tree Ceremony
If you talk to folks who work in the admissions department at any major treatment centre, you may be told the same story: people don’t necessarily want to come to treatment during the Christmas season. But, then again, they often don’t want to come any time. There they are, often in a life and death … Getting the Christmas Treatment
Ceremony is an essential part of daily life at Aurora. Deliberately structured days are an important behavioral treatment for the chaotic brain states that are manifest in active addiction. Upon awakening, we introduce new positive ceremonies that will help re-establish healthy lifestyle patterns, and “get our head in the game” to live purposefully, one day … Dia De Muertos At Aurora