Why Should I Implement A Program Of Aftercare?
When you go to the doctor, you leave with instructions. For example, when you are given a medication, the medication […]
Arden O’Connor Featured on Thrive Global
OPG’s CEO Arden O’Connor recently wrote a piece for Thrive Global entitled ‘A Sister’s Journey From the Professional to the Personal’. […]
Warning Signs Of Isolation
Isolation is a breeding ground for problematic behaviors. Left alone to its own devices, the mind can come up with […]
Executive Functions Most Affected by Addiction.
Executive functioning is a skill based function we are born with. The frontal lobe of our brain is responsible for […]
Practical Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation has been lauded as a tool that can help people cope with the stressors of day to day […]
6 Tips for Gift Giving when a Loved One is in Early Recovery
This past weekend my family and I faced the same problem that thousands of families will confront in this holiday […]
What Causes Relapse?
Relapse is described in two opposing ways. First, relapse is described as an episode. Many people have recounted that their […]
What You’ll Find At A Twelve Step Meeting
Everyone recovers differently. Some people find that a twelve-step fellowship is extremely beneficial in their recovery. Whether they attend the […]
Home for the Holidays: Positive Communication Skills for Addressing Hard Conversations with College Aged Children
The holiday season marks the return home of college students for winter break. For most it’s the first extended period, […]
The Value of Gratitude
Throughout the holiday season, we are reminded more often than usual to be grateful. We receive these reminders from holiday […]
