How to Recover from Emotional Trauma.
How do you recover from emotional trauma? This is a question many women struggle to answer. Emotional and psychological trauma affects everyone differently. So finding the right supportive environment is vital to recovery. Today we will help you understand emotional trauma in women and how you can take the steps to recover. Psychological & Emotional …
What Do I Look for In Women-Only Support Groups?
There are many different types of support groups available for women throughout Austin, Texas. We’ve broken down some key factors to consider when looking for a women-only support group. Guidance & Support from Therapists. Facilitators and teachers, the ideal women-only support group, must have a therapist familiar with common women’s issues. Now, the aim of …
Group Therapy for Women in Austin, TX
Group therapy for women: It’s more than just therapy; it’s a way to empower and heal women who have suffered from trauma. Whether it’s recent or childhood, trauma can have lasting effects on a woman’s mental health. And, over time, many women may struggle with their self-confidence and self-esteem, which can make everyday activities a burden. …
Therapy and the 12 Steps
When I first entered recovery, I felt as if I heard so many conflicting messages regarding therapy and the 12-steps. I was confused about when to assert boundaries, and when to let things slide under the idea that the Universe has a plan and to “let things fall as they must.” I continuously felt conflicted and …
Transitional Living for Women in Austin, TX
Living after addiction can seem all the more challenging. So, to ensure long-term sobriety and prevent relapse, the transitional living program at Emerge Recovery TX aims to provide women with the support and tools needed to concur their life post-addiction. Living After Addiction: Transitional Living Programs for Women in Austin. Life after addiction—to some women, …
Honesty & Courage – What are Your Core Values?
What do you believe in – truly, truly believe in? When someone asked me I didn’t know how to answer. I didn’t know how to answer because I have never slowed down and thought about it. I have historically always been worried about who other people wanted me to be. I had many things I …
Three Ways to Utilize Therapy in Recovery
Be open-minded and honest A clinician is not able to assist you if you are not completely honest with your thoughts and feelings in the clinical setting. In my addictive addiction, I had very little concept of honesty because of the delusions I lived in regarding my drinking and using. I was not willing to …
Trauma Recovery & The 12-Steps: My Experience
I had self-diagnosed myself as an alcoholic and been exposed to 12-step recovery programs from a young age. My family began attending Alanon, with me as their qualifier, when I was 17. I had been in 12-step communities regarding my addiction prior to that. I always knew sobriety was on the horizon, just a few …