The pathway towards healing and reintegration from drug and alcohol addiction therapy is a highly complex and intimately individual process. At the heart of this process, often found to exert a considerable influence on an individual’s journey towards healing, is spirituality. This article will delve into the profound importance of spirituality in the process of…
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Shamanic Healing & Addiction
In the realm of shamanic healing, a central concept is ‘soul recovery,’ which focuses on the reintegration of dissociated aspects of the self. This idea shares similarities with the views of addiction as a consequence of a lack of spirituality found in certain addiction recovery models. Spirituality can be considered a reflection of an individual’s…
Read moreVarious Approaches to Addiction
As a mental health practitioner, I understand it’s relatively easy to identify the visible consequences of substance abuse, such as financial difficulties, career setbacks, and strained social and family relationships. However, when seeking effective solutions for substance-related and addictive disorders, I encourage individuals to explore the hidden aspects, the unseen elements, and the intangible factors…
Read moreThe Positive of the Past
I understand that feeling stuck in a problem for a long time can be frustrating and exhausting. Therefore, it is common to question if coming up with a new approach or seeking advice from outside sources is the solution. However, it is important to acknowledge that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, and…
Read moreGuest on Cancer-U
Last summer, I was a guest on the podcast Cancer-U. It was a great conversation, and the host touched on several topics left undiscussed in other interviews about my book “This is How it Feels to Heal, a shamanic journey through cancer, recovery, and life challenges.”
Read moreStigma in Addiction and Recovery
Let us speak of the veil that shrouds the truth of mental illness, for it is a challenge that many face, yet few speak of it with understanding and compassion. The stigma that surrounds it is a remnant of the old ways, where those who did not conform to society’s expectations were cast out and…
Read moreWhat happened to the Shamans?
It has been over a decade since I delved deep into my Shamanic practice and began my search for answers to the question “What happened to the Shamans?” As a Shamanic Practitioner and recovery counselor, I share my journey of exploring the ancient traditions of Shamanism and discovering the truth about their disappearance in today’s…
Read moreSubstance use treatment Athens, Ga.
Treatment for alcohol and drug addiction must be comprehensive to be effective, as Wind and Raven, in Athens, Ga., understand. Our innovative programming combines traditional treatment options with non-traditional, cutting-edge therapies to approach substance use. The following are some of these modalities: Holistic health and wellness Personalized treatment Providing dual diagnosis support Motivational Interviewing Aftercare…
Read moreAffordable Online Counseling
Affordable Online Counseling Affordable online recovery counseling can assist people in navigating the challenges of rebuilding and maintaining a healthy lifestyle without alcohol and drugs interfering. Recovery Café and I, have you covered fully licensed.* Do you get stuck? Would you say that it is difficult for you to identify what is holding you back…
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