Inner Direction RecoveryMar 23, 20231 min readUnderstanding Family RecoveryMary recently joined the hosts of the podcast "Got Mental Health?" to explore the complex dynamics of families in recovery from...
Inner Direction RecoveryMar 10, 20231 min readGrowing Up AgainWe recently had the pleasure of facilitating a zoom workshop hosted by the Berlin Friendly Circle on February 23rd. The topic, Growing up...
Inner Direction RecoveryOct 13, 20221 min readThe Family ConnectionHow very challenging it is to honor and respect the slow and steady growth of families who are working on recovery. Moving toward...
Inner Direction RecoveryMay 30, 20221 min readTop 10 Reasons to Visit a CounselorYou’re sick and tired of dealing with something by yourself. You’re plain out of ideas on running your life peacefully. You like being...
Inner Direction RecoveryOct 15, 20211 min readSimplicity and PresenceIt can be hard to stay present in our everyday lives. I recently contributed an article for Recovery View with this in mind, and provided...
Inner Direction RecoveryJun 8, 20211 min readWhat Do We Tell the Kids?Addiction is a difficult topic. It's a subject that is hard to explain and comprehend, even for adults. Understandably, families have...
Inner Direction RecoveryFeb 28, 20212 min readMoving Toward HealingDance and music have always been an important part of my life. I have vivid memories of my teenage years when I first had the opportunity...
Inner Direction RecoveryFeb 16, 20216 min readMy First GroupAddiction is a family disease. Too often, the youngest family members are left out of the recovery process. The reality is, kids are the...
Inner Direction RecoveryFeb 9, 20212 min readCreating SpaceOne of my passions is group-work. Last February, I was facilitating a Woman I Am weekend renewal retreat in Canada with an amazing group...
Inner Direction RecoveryJan 20, 20211 min readResilience in RecoveryI came across this excellent article written by Bruce Campbell, a colleague of mine from Maine who works in the treatment field, and I...
Inner Direction RecoveryJan 14, 20212 min readBoundaries - Inviting People InEstablishing healthy boundaries is an important part of any type of recovery journey. In my counselling and coaching practice, it is one...
Inner Direction RecoveryDec 30, 20201 min readRecovery Through the HolidaysA follow-up to our holiday article on Recoveryview, this is an engaging conversation with a group of professionals on supporting families...
Inner Direction RecoveryDec 23, 20201 min readHappy Holidays and a Joyous New YearWishing you the blessings of these holidays and the strength and grace you need as you move into 2021.
Inner Direction RecoveryDec 16, 20201 min readDoes it Work? Alcoholics AnonymousThere are many paths to recovery from alcohol addiction, but one of the most popular programs is Alcoholics Anonymous. I often get...
Inner Direction RecoveryNov 19, 20201 min readThe Challenges and Gifts of RecoveryThis year the holidays bring new challenges. It can be an especially stressful for families coping with addiction and recovery. My...
Inner Direction RecoveryOct 13, 20201 min readStop ApologizingSocial media can be distracting at times, but once in a while I come across a nugget of useful information that is worthy of being passed...
Inner Direction RecoveryJun 26, 20201 min readKeeping It SimpleDr. James West was a pioneer in the field of addiction. I had the privilege of working with him in the Intensive Outpatient Program at...
Inner Direction RecoveryJun 19, 20201 min readFocus on Family ResiliencyLast year I sat down with Jeff Jones of the Family Recovery Solution to have a chat about my work with families in recovery. When it...
Inner Direction RecoveryJun 4, 20201 min readPresent Moment AwarenessI had the pleasure of connecting with Richa Badami to discuss how gentle body movement, breathing and dance can be incorporated into a...
