By Jennifer McDougall Imagine for a second the perfect life. Imagine yourself living as your most healthy, stable, and spiritual self. This reality is possible when being healing from the underlying causes…
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By Jennifer McDougall Self-care is an essential practice in addiction recovery. When you don’t have a self-care routine, it can throw you off balance and make you feel a little uneasy at…
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Gather around the fireplace with a big cozy blanket and a hot cup of herbal tea. This is the season to spend reflect on what we are most grateful for and spend…
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by Karin Burns I took a less traditional path to rehab than most people and avoided the DUIs, legal issues and job losses we typically associate with alcohol addiction by embracing change…
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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 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 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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Since December of 2014, Passages Santa Monica Sober Living has helped many people recovering from addiction-related issues transition into their newly found sober lifestyle. With more than 16 years of addiction healing experience,…
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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 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 Sometimes we slip into a rut, where life feels less than exciting and maybe a bit too mundane. What can you do to turn up the wick and liven…
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By Jennifer McDougall Do you ever get so busy you forget to take care of yourself? You get so caught up in the day-to-day motions of work, family, and all the…
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By Jennifer McDougall Often times we search for inspiration to stimulate our creative capabilities. Inspiration is what boosts our motivation to feel or do new things and helps push new ideas through…
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Sparkling Rosemary Limeade Makes eight 5-ounce servings — or more, depending on dilution 1 cup lime juice (from about 6 limes) 3/4 cup sugar Peel of 2 limes Two 4-inch sprigs fresh…
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By Jennifer McDougall If you are someone who just completed treatment and are looking to get back home and resituated into the comfort of your own surroundings you may be wondering what…
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By Jennifer McDougall There are many of us who have vitamin deficiencies that we are completely unaware of, but need to recognize. One of the most common vitamin deficiencies is Vitamin D.…
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By Jennifer McDougall The Merriam- Webster Dictionary defines codependency as, “a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological…
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By Jennifer McDougall Grab the nachos and prepare to enjoy the game of all games. It’s almost kickoff time for the most watched sporting event of the year. The Carolina Panthers and…
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By Jennifer McDougall The end of the year has come and now is the perfect time to reflect back on all the experiences, lessons learned, and memorable moments you had throughout the…