The following stages of relapse, outlined by Terry Gorski, can be a very helpful tool when working with those in Recovery as they track the effects of this overconfidence, and can help avert them from the perils on the recovery road. For some, relapse is part...
The following stages of relapse, outlined by Terry Gorski, can be a very helpful tool when working with those in Recovery as they track the effects of this overconfidence, and can help avert them from the perils on the recovery road. For some, relapse is part...
Beachwood is a 10-bed recovery house that provides the ideal setting for those who wish to have additional support in their ongoing recovery journey and transition back into their daily lives. At Beachwood there is the opportunity to gain support from Beachwood Staff whilst attending 6...
What to do when you find yourself slipping...
What can Continuing Care do for you? What Is Continuing Care? From our perspective, Continuing Care is the component of the recovery journey after an inpatient stay – which we consider to be as relevant and important as the inpatient stay. Inpatient recovery is a foundation or...
By way of a reflection on the year that was, we decided to ask all staff and also our CACA (consumer and carer) committee to share their favourite recovery quotes with you. This was our way of reflecting on the journey of recovery. We were interested...
This is my story of hope...
Moving house is 'up there' on the list of extremely stressful life events. When you are new to recovery and first establishing yourself in this new way of life added stress, such as moving, can be a potential trigger for relapse or poor self-care. This is...
In Narcotics Anonymous they state, “The three indispensable principles for Recovery are honesty, open-mindedness and willingness”, of which honesty comes first. The only way to truly give yourself the best chance in Recovery is to be honest. In Step One at SPP, we have the opportunity to...