By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.”- Michael Jordan One fact remains true: Individuals who have struggled…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “The truest expression of a people is in its dances and its music. Bodies never lie.” –Agnes de Mille Dance/Movement Therapy—(DMT) is the psychotherapeutic use of movement…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.” –Steve Maraboli Learning from past negative experiences including substance use and addiction can actually…
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By Jennifer McDougall “Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.” – Muhammad Ali Self-Esteem begins to…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.” -Ernest Hemingway Writing can be a healing process for…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” -Michelangelo Artistic and creative expression has a connection to our mental health. In…
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It was 10:00 AM. I’d already consumed 10 shots of Svedka vodka and had just poured another 5 shot glass when the phone rang indicating the cab had arrived for my trip…
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By Jennifer McDougall If you’ve struggled in the past to find motivation and continue to run into the same walls, that leave you feeling blocked in terms of being able to be…
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By Jennifer McDougall We all know getting a good night sleep is important, but what we do before bed can determine the difference between a good and a bad night sleep. One…
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By Jennifer McDougall Are you preparing for a Spring or Summer music festival, but want to stay sober? At Passages, we have these 5 helpful tips to keep you from straying the…
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By Jennifer McDougall Are you ready to eliminate stress from your life and become more at ease without fear and doubt? At Passages, we are here to help you achieve and maintain…
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By Jennifer McDougall Keeping your emotions in check can be a difficult thing for those who suffer from mental illness, but it is generally something we should all learn how to manage.…
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By: Jennifer McDougall There is a weight that is carried when you know you are not being true to yourself or living a life that is not aligned with what your core…
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By Jennifer McDougall Have you ever felt so heartbroken and lost after a breakup or tragic loss that suddenly took you by surprise? Unfortunately, most rehab facilities don’t provide you with the…
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By Jennifer McDougall When the holidays arrive, many of us begin to feel quite a bit of stress due to the impending cost of gift giving, highly pressurized time with relatives, and…
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By Jennifer McDougall Do you want to attract more positivity in your life? Do you feel like your life has been a drag lately or your energy is at an all-time low?…
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By Jennifer McDougall While staying at our luxurious sober living home in the vibrant city of Santa Monica, California, there are so many fun sober things to do that you can choose…
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By Jennifer McDougall What do you do when you’re ready to get sober and change your life for the better? Well, it’s a lot easier than you may think. At Passages…
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By Jennifer McDougall It’s one thing to have a thought or two about this or that, but it’s a whole other ballgame when you find yourself anxiously thinking and dwelling on all…