C3S Podcast & Reads: November 5th, 2024
Getting started in recovery, Holidays and relapse
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I never had the courage to step into an AA meeting prior to entering into rehab. The unknowns associated with the organization and what to expect was one major excuse that I clung to as I battled alcoholism on my own for years. In this podcast episode I detail what a typical meeting flow looks like, so that individuals can clear any fear they may be clinging to for what to expect out of this experience. If you have interest in finding a meeting space near you, download the Meeting Guide app on any device.
People know of the 12 steps, but how do you actually get started? This episode delivers an overview of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and details how to get started. When it comes down to it, anyone suffering has to answer this question - is your life unmanageable? With an honest assessment and answer to that question, healing and finding a solution is readily available to anyone.
Interesting Articles & Reads
Sneaky Relapse Triggers You Never Saw Coming
This may sound shocking, but I would venture to guess there’s a noticeable uptick in rehab intakes across the country after Halloween this past week. Any holiday or celebratory event will generally cause people to let their guard down and find themselves drinking, or using their drug of choice, once again.
Utilizing Effective CBT Techniques
To counter the risk of relapse, fall back on some of the key practices and principles of important therapy techniques such as CBT and DBT.
That’s all I’ve got! All the best,
Kyle Zibrowski