by Carley Smiddy | Aug 2, 2019 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Assessment & Services
Psychotherapy is a central part of every good addiction treatment program. This typically happens in the form of individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. There are good reasons for this. Most people who have a substance use disorder also have a...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 19, 2019 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Assessment & Services
When we are new to the world of 12-step meetings, we can feel overwhelmed with pressure and anxiety. We want to fit in. We don’t want to be judged. We want to follow the rules, and also make the most of our time there. Here are some guidelines for meeting etiquette,...
by Carley Smiddy | Oct 22, 2018 | Assessment & Services, Drug Facts & Resources
Isolation is one of the biggest threats to our recovery, regardless of whether we are recovering from a chemical dependency, an eating disorder, a behavioral addiction, or another kind of mental health issue. Shutting ourselves off from the rest of the world in our...
by Carley Smiddy | Oct 15, 2018 | Assessment & Services, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
How do we make a loved one do what we want them to do, in the moment we want them to do it, for the reasons we tell them they have to do what we say? This is the plight of anyone who has lived through the frustration of supporting someone who is struggling with...
by Carley Smiddy | Oct 9, 2018 | Assessment & Services, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
The path to recovery looks different for every family who comes to Hired Power for direction and support. Some loved ones attend traditional treatment, while others choose to customize a plan of recovery which works specifically for their lifestyle. From treatment...
by Carley Smiddy | Oct 3, 2018 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Assessment & Services
We have a simple mission as the family and friends of someone who is struggling with addiction or other mental health issues. The requirements of our mission are equally simple. Our objective is to love and support our loved one in the most healthy and unconditional...