By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 11.20.2020 — There are many obstacles to overcoming substance use disorder and one of them is stigma. Substance use disorder stigma can prevent people from seeking help and can prevent loved ones, or the community from providing the support that they deserve and need. WHAT IS THE STIGMA OF…
By Haley Kennedy, Lead Recovery Coach – 10.23.2020 — For some, the word “relapse” sounds awful, and it couldn’t possibly lead to anything good, right? But I’ll tell you, my process of coming in and out of recovery has taught me a very important skill that is needed to sustain my recovery… Self-awareness. Completing treatment…
Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes By Haley Kennedy, Lead Recovery Coach — 10.09.2020 — We must commit to change in order to change. I could type a million inspirational words about why I love recovery, but if you don’t want to stop it will make no difference. All the education and tools are insignificant…
By Haley Kennedy, Lead Recovery Coach — 9.25.2020 — When my colleagues and I first brainstormed up this idea of Recovery Corner, my very own blog, I had this image of a space where I could share my personal experiences and beliefs in hopes to reach or help others. Somehow, maybe because of the onset of the pandemic, I took a turn…
Recovery Month 2020 By Haley Kennedy, Lead Recovery Coach — 9.11.2020 —  September is National Recovery Month; we celebrate the millions of Americans who are living their lives in recovery from substance use disorder and mental illness and honor those who work to make recovery possible. We also take time to remember the people we have lost and those who are still struggling that need help.  An…
7 Must Watch Recovery Ted Talks By Haley Kennedy, Lead Recovery Coach — 8.28.2020 — There is often an enormous stigma around addiction and recovery in our culture, despite everything we know and continue to learn. It can cause people to suffer in silence and delay getting help. And something I don’t think is common practice in society, is to…
