Recovery is a long process that uses many different treatment methods. One of these methods includes group therapy. Group therapy can provide peer support and help you work through the steps of your recovery. Spero recovery wants to help you on your recovery journey through the use of alumni and group sessions. What Is Group…
Setting attainable goals and expectations is very important for all aspects of your life, especially during recovery. They allow you to have something to look forward to and work toward. This motivates you to keep your life on track to reach your goals. Setting realistic goals also helps so you don’t get discouraged during recovery.…
Addiction affects every aspect of your life and those around you. It can greatly decrease your quality of life, from your health to your relationships and financial situation. One of the goals of recovery is to improve your life in various aspects as you learn to live it without substance use. At Spero Recovery, we…
There is a lot of confusion and contradictory information surrounding dating in recovery. Some experts recommend waiting until you have achieved a full year of sobriety before putting yourself out there for romance. Others believe that this is not practical advice and it would be better to give individuals in recovery tools to manage dating…
After childbirth, a new mother experiences a wide range of emotions. They may feel joy, excitement, fear, sadness, or a combination of them all. Often described as “baby blues,” it is common for new mothers to have feelings of sadness. For most women, baby blues decrease gradually over the first few weeks following childbirth. A…
If you have watched a friend or loved one endure intimate partner violence, you are probably overjoyed that they finally were able to leave the abusive situation. Someone who has recently found the courage to leave an abusive situation will need a lot of respect and compassion. It is crucial that you understand what kind…
When a person is struggling with addiction, it can throw their life into a state of chaos. Everything becomes unbalanced. Unfortunately, it is not just their life that is impacted by the disease of addiction. Addiction is often described as a family disease. Significant others, children, and extended family members are often negatively affected. If…
Both men and women can struggle with mental health issues and depression; however, it is common for men to find it difficult to express emotions and accept help. This is due to many factors, including a lack of knowledge of the importance of men’s mental health and an unwillingness to accept help. Men also typically…
Finding the ideal sponsor for your recovery can be challenging when initiating treatment. A sponsor plays a major role in an individual’s recovery and is expected to support individuals through their 12-Step process. A good sponsor is someone who helps guide you through a 12-Step program without judgment and makes themselves available when you need…
Coming to the harsh realization that substance use disorder (SUD) may have impacted your life beyond the imaginable can be a harsh awakening. However, addiction is a brain disease that can gradually take control of every aspect of a person’s life, depending on the severity and duration. Substance use disorders can cause us to damage…