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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

By Makeba Royall, LCSW NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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Getting Through Recovery with Four Tips

Gary Direnfeld

It was the recovery that would pose a challenge. With regard to my recovery as is often the case, it wasn’t linear. I truly developed and considered my recovery plan. The more support, the easier the recovery. No, recovery wasn’t linear. My hope is that others consider the points to my recovery.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

By Makeba Royall, LCSW – NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery Month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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The Role of Family and Friends In Addiction Recovery

Gateway Foundation

The Role of Family In Addiction Recovery Family members can play a significant role in their loved one’s addiction recovery. Here’s how to help a family member with addiction: Educate yourself: It’s crucial that you take the time to learn more about addiction and what recovery can look like.

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Your Healthy Outlook Can Promote Resilience and Recovery in Older Adults

Relias

Identifying disorders “Behavioral health” often refers to mental health , psychiatric care, counseling, and substance use disorders treatment. The ways in which you engage older adults throughout the process to build resilience should include a focus on recovery, hope, and well-being.

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Can You Leave Rehab Before Your Program is Done?

Gateway Foundation

People progress through treatment at varying rates, but research has shown the longer you stay in treatment, the better outcomes for your long-term health and recovery. Every step of the treatment process keeps you safe, teaches you crucial life skills, and increases your chances for a lasting recovery. Can You Voluntarily Leave Rehab?

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My Cardiac Journey

Gary Direnfeld

However, there was the impact of surgery on the body requiring an extended period of recovery. Whatever the pain and discomfort of recovery, and that was significant, there would be a time when it would be history. I am meeting recovery targets. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support.

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