Boundaries in Recovery
Early in the process it can be frustrating to figure out what a boundary is, how to create boundaries that will be effective, and most importantly, how to reinforce our boundaries when they are threatened or violated.
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Mama Portia
Her name was Julie, and at first I didn’t see the value or appreciate having to talk to her, but she completely changed my life. My life would look very different today, had I not been given the opportunity to work with those people.
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Symptoms of Sex Addiction
Sexual activity is a very personal and private area of our lives; therefore, those who may actually benefit from tailored interventions are remaining undiagnosed, while those who readily ascribe themselves the label tend to proceed haphazardly of their own volition, or under the direction of an untrained, yet well-meaning clinician.
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Where Was I When I Needed Me?: Sam’s Story
Sold to the Cartel – This brave woman only recently escaped slavery and she shares, for the first time, her incredible story of survival in this captivating article. “I WOKE UP SOMETIME AFTER, TIED UP WITH A REVOLVER TO MY CHEST.”
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Individualized Addiction Treatment
Josh Hall, the Director of Marketing for Brighton Recovery Center, speaks about Brighton’s approach to addiction recovery with individualized treatment. Addiction treatment needs an individualized approach because we treat individuals.
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From Needles to New Life: Matt’s Story
Then starting the process of going and knocking on doors was so difficult. Not everyone even knew the terrible things I’d done to them. For example, I had to go knock on the Johnstons’ door and let them know that, while they weren’t home, I broke into their house, broke into their gun safe, and stole two competitive shotguns and hocked them for $80 worth of methamphetamine. That’s not an easy thing to do, but I love that story because it shows me what God’s power is all about.
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The Best of Recovery Soapbox – Randal Carlisle
Randal and Josh spoke about so many good topics, it’s hard to narrow it down for this short video, but if you missed episode four, then here are a few quick excerpts to get you up to speed.
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Jelly Shoes and Speedballs: Lacey’s Story
Jelly Shoes and Speedballs: Lacey’s Story Early Home Life: “If anything, I was spoiled” I grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and had a pretty normal childhood. I have one younger brother and he is the golden child in the family. He is the complete opposite of me. My mother works for Salt…
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Alcohol Treatment in Utah
The amount of alcohol consumption in Utah is among the lowest in the nation. Only about 25% of people in Utah report consuming alcohol, while on the national level that number is 50%. It would seem that with the rate of consumption being about half of the national average, the issues related to alcohol addiction in Utah would be lower than the national average.
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The Comment Box – April 2017
The Comment Box – April 2017 Examining the contents of the comment box is one of our favorite experiences each month, but why do we share them online? For anyone who has not been to Brighton, reading the patient’s comments gives the reader an insider view of what day to day life is like at our Utah…
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