Strategies for Having a Great Sober Summer By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC It’s summertime. And as they say, the living is easy. But when you’re in recovery, especially early recovery, it’s…not always that simple. You can finally head into the warm air for some...
Why Mindfulness Is More Than a Buzzword By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC “Mindfulness” is everywhere. In the news. In TED Talks. All over our Instagram feeds. For the past few years, the word has been used to describe more thoughtful, peaceful, and meditative practices to...
These Common Thinking Errors Are Impacting Your Emotions By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC The way we think about the world directly impacts how we feel about the world. And how we feel about the world directly impacts how we interact with it. When it comes to thinking,...
Trying to Find Happiness? Look Here By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC We say it all the time: “I’ll be happy when _________.” But, sadly, “I’ll be happy when _________” …is a trap. We put ourselves in a restricted spot when we’re convinced that we have to wait for...
Want to Get Rid of Negative Emotions? Read This By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC In our society, we’re taught to avoid pain. To only feel good. To redirect ourselves to joy when we feel sad. That sadness and other “negative” emotions are intolerable and not OK. But the...
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