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This blog post was written by Recovery Help Now’s, Amy Margolis, MSW. Step Five states “Admitted to God, to ourselves and another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.” In 12 step programs, steps 4 and 5 are the action steps you take to “clean house.” The big book of AA describes steps 4 [...]

I think the 2nd and 3rd Steps of AA are challenging for many, because of the “G” word.  Yes…the word God.  The “G’ word carries a lot of charge, some negative and some positive.  I understand.  Many individuals have grown up with negative messages about what “God” wants for their lives and what is considered [...]

The first step of recovery is admitting you have a problem according to the AA tradition.  Sometimes, this isn’t the first step for individuals new to recovery.  The first step for some individuals might be increasing awareness, which will hopefully lead to admitting there’s a problem.  It’s easier to work towards a goal when you [...]

This blog post was written by Recovery Help Now’s, Amy Margolis, MA, Registered ASW.  When I talk to clients about facing the first holiday season after a breakup, the first thing I suggest is… “Take the Quotes off the Holiday”… translation: HAVE NO EXPECTATIONS. What does this mean? Let go of the image of “what [...]

This blog post was written by guest blogger, Darren L. Johnson. Darren L. Johnson is a life guide and author of the Letting Go of Stuff products. He works privately with people who want to make life-altering changes personally and professionally. He also teaches private and public Letting Go of Stuff workshops for companies and organizations. [...]

Over the years, I’ve been asked common questions about grief and loss.  Having the answer to some of these questions can help you better understand why you might react the way you do.  Some of these questions are: 1.  Does a loss have to be a death of a loved one? A:  Loss can be [...]

The smell of chestnuts over an open fire, cinnamon and pumpkin filling the air.  The tree is trimmed and decorations are perfectly hung.  Everyone is getting ready for the holidays.  Shopping at the last minute and traffic jams at every mall.  Some get excited about the holiday season.  You think about spending time with family [...]

This blog post was written by Recovery Help Now’s, Amy Margolis, Registered MSW. The holidays conjure up all kinds of images, ideas and expectations for people. The longer I am alive, the more people I meet who get completely stressed around the holidays. And this is not due to the shopping, hustle and bustle. People [...]

This blog post was written by Recovery Help Now’s, Amy Margolis, Registered MSW. Gratitude is the foundation of living an abundant, joyful life. Simply put, when you have a grateful heart you will be happier and attract more good. I am not saying you have to always feel good to attract what you want. I [...]

This blog post was written by guest blogger, Dr. Chinn. Dr. Chinn is a 1986 Life graduate (Marietta), has been practicing in the Seattle area for 26 years and is a board member of the Gonstead Clinical Studies Society. He is the co-creator of the nutritional cardiovascular formula Acctrix (www.Acctrix.com), co-founder of Unisal Wellness Technologies and [...]