Saturday afternoons are often times of insight and growth for our members in the residential treatment phase at Aurora. Many are outside undergoing the cleansing and re-birth process in the Sweat Lodge. Others opt to participate in creative activities facilitated by various staff members, and this story focuses on the pottery work graciously led by … Pottery at Aurora Recovery Centre
Fitness goal-setting in recovery: It’s the new year and for some, it’s the perfect time to set and re-set goals! As you grow in your recovery, setting and achieving fitness goals become part of your success story. SMART Goal setting is a popular and effective way to help ensure that you set and keep. Use S.M.A.R.T. … Fitness Goal Setting in Recovery
Serotonin And Other Tips For Abstinence: Nobody wants to be addicted to a harmful substance. Drug and alcohol abuse is not only detrimental to your physical health but also for your mental health. Unfortunately, so many individuals that suffer from addiction relapse after their first few attempts at quitting, because the temptations and urges are … Serotonin And Other Tips For Abstinence
Talking to Your Kids about Marijuana: Even though your children say, “it’s just weed” there is evidence that proves it causes harm. In fact, one out of every six teens who use marijuana will develop a marijuana use disorder. Early and regular use in teens can affect the teen’s brain development. Research also has proved … Talking to Your Kids about Marijuana
Healthy Eating Tips: The phrase, “healthy eating” may be unappetizing to some, because the thought of plain dishes come to mind, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Whole foods can be a blank canvas for trying out new flavours and textures while maintaining a balanced diet. Small tweaks to your food routine can … Five Healthy Eating Tips to Cut Out Boring Meals
Singing Improves Your Mind: You don’t need to sing on key to feel the benefits of singing. Research suggests that singing with someone or in a group bonds people together. Studies also say that singing alone is good for your brain too. Whether you’re in the car, a professional or singing in a choir/group, singing … Singing Improves Your Mind and Relationships
Eat Healthy for Under $65 a Week: Many people’s bank accounts are running low on funds from the holiday season, even though they are jumping right into their New Year’s resolutions. For many people, this year, they hope to save money and eat healthy for their resolutions. But, according to a new study by Dalhousie University … Eat Healthy for Under $65 a Week
Beat the Winter Blues: Yes, New Year’s resolutions may be exciting, but they can also be overwhelming for some. Many people overthink their resolutions resulting in failing to reach their goals due to stress and anxiety. There are several items to consider when overcoming the anxiety of not meeting your goals. For one, it’s a … Beat the Winter Blues: Four Tips
Holiday Mocktails for a Sober Holiday Party: One of the best ways to stay sober during the holiday season is to be proactive with planning sober parties and activities. If it’s too tempting to spend time around family and friends who will be drinking, you might need to schedule other social events that fit your … Holiday Mocktails for a Sober Holiday Party
How to Journal Effectively: Journaling can be an important tool to help someone on the road to recovery. Often, a recovering addict needs to apply self-help resources to achieve the growth and healing that is necessary to overcome the addictive behaviours. Looking inward and identifying the patterns and thoughts can be a powerful way to … How to Journal Effectively