10 Ideas for Summer Sober Fun
For people in recovery, summertime can yield obvious seasonal challenges; still it is possible and fulfilling to spend the summer days and nights happily sober. Use the summer months to…
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The Impact of Spirituality on Addiction Treatment
Spirituality has been in Valley Hope’s DNA since day one. The seeds of Valley Hope were planted over 50 years ago, between a physician and a minister who were at…
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Celebrating Memorial Day Weekend Sober
For sober people, holidays like Memorial Day Weekend can be especially challenging to their recovery. Most of that stems from cultural traditions tied to the holiday. Many of those traditions…
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My Sober Valentine: Self Love in Recovery
Each year, Valentine’s Day delivers emotions that can endanger sobriety. Early in recovery, many relationships remain damaged, some severely, from actions taken in addiction. The shame and self-loathing that results…
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12 Gifts of Recovery
As you celebrate the season of giving, celebrate the life changing gifts possible through dedicated recovery from addiction: 1. Hope Hope is the gift that keeps on giving and fosters…
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Essentials for Practicing Gratitude in Recovery
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” – William Arthur Ward Practicing gratitude is an increasingly popular focus area…
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Road to Recovery: Relapse Protection
Recovery, like any other journey, includes a few bumps in the road; some are minor, some are monumental. Developing an effective relapse prevention plan can help you manage the bumps,…
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Road to Recovery: Feed Your Success
Most people do not have a healthy diet in the midst of an active addiction. They skip regular meals, while the meals they do have include heavy doses of fast…
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Recovery
There are certain holidays on the calendar that can seem daunting to people in recovery. March 17 certainly qualifies. However, the Irish holiday can be celebrated in more meaningful ways for those…
