Leslie Glass's Blog, page 141
August 1, 2020
Stress Busters When You Can’t Speak Up
Need some stress busters for not being heard, or not being able to tell the truth? I sure do. It’s stressful when you can’t talk, express yourself, or explore issues. This happens in every area of life with other humans. Well meaning, and not so well-meaning, people may shut you up or close you down...
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July 30, 2020
When The Men Are Abused
Men are abused at an alarming rate and often do not seek help. Men are abused at an even more alarming rate during Covid 19. We’ll use Eric’s story to show one example of the impact of abuse on men in violent relationships. This is a man/women couple, but it could just as easily be...
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July 29, 2020
Your First Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
What can you expect from your first 12 step, or AA, Alcoholics Anonymous meeting? Most people begin their recovery with some trepidation when attending their very first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. For many, just the thought of talking in front of strangers can make them feel exposed or unusually vulnerable. Nevertheless, attending an AA or 12-step...
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My First AA Meeting Changed My Life
My first AA meeting was a shock. Family members of those in recovery don’t often think an AA meeting might be for them, too. As a family member myself, I know the state of panic we feel when when our loved ones start their recovery journey, usually with a 12 Step Program. The language of...
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Self Esteem Journal Prompts: Specialness
Download Start your self esteem journal to improve the way feel about yourself It’s easy to start a self esteem journal with our journal prompts. We’ll give you an easy self care assignment to help you cope during the pandemic, and beyond. All you have to do is download, print, and get into your...
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July 28, 2020
Tian Dayton Quotes: Taking Responsibility
Taking responsibility means being able to say “my bad” when things don’t turn out well and not keep pretending it’s someone else’s fault. Say you didn’t do something you were supposed to do and the consequences were dire. You don’t say, well, you kept me up last night. Or you did this so I forgot...
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July 27, 2020
Self Reflection Journal Prompts: Change
Download Self reflection journal prompts are the safe way to blow off steam and get perspective Self reflection is an important part of recovery, self help, and growth. With our downloadable journal prompts, all you have to do is download, print, and write away. But don’t throw away your precious words. Collect and save...
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How To Heal A Brain: A Story of Trauma, Addiction, and EMDR
Mental health is something most people prefer not to talk about unless mental illness enters the picture. If you have mental illness or addiction in your family, you know how challenging it is to feel safe, secure, and sometimes even loved. You may be terrified of mental illness, and you wouldn’t be alone. Mental illness...
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July 25, 2020
Is Food Your Cross Addiction
Food addiction can be a cross addiction when you stop using drugs and alcohol Food addiction is a thing, and there’s no blame in how anybody eats or what anybody eats. After all, we all have our weak spots when it comes to food. Are you in love with salty snacks? They’re everywhere and addictive....
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July 22, 2020
Anxiety Journal Prompt: Feeling Anxious
Download Anxiety Journal Prompt calms your stress Anxiety journal prompt is new interactive category for us. Whenever you see that download button under an image, it will be a printable page for you to work on today for free. Build your own workbook and see the progress you will make. We’ll be adding a...
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