The Three Strands Of Sobriety
Structure, activity, and connection are three strands of sobriety that set the framework for a positive recovery journey and new way of life.
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David Hampton
Author
As a published author of two books, (After the Miracle: Illusions Along the Path To Restoration, and Our Authentic Selves: Reflections On What We Believe and What We Wish We Believed), co-host of a weekly podcast (The Positive Sobriety Podcast), a regular contributor to blogs and articles for a variety of recovery and treatment websites and publications, and a Certified Professional Recovery Coach in private practice in the Greater Nashville, TN area, David Hampton is immersed in the world of helping those with a variety of unwanted behaviors and disorders. David is also one of the executive producers of the upcoming documentary film, Shame On Us which tackles the subject of stigma and substance use disorder in our culture. As a man with his own story of recovery and restoration David is uniquely positioned to walk with both those who suffer and the loved ones who support them. David has done additional training around addiction and trauma, the brain, as well as addiction and family dynamics. He has also studied the benefits of Music Therapy and its usefulness in addiction recovery.
Breaking Up With Alcohol
Breaking up with alcohol can be as difficult as breaking up with a partner or spouse. However, doing so opens up the doors to sobreity.
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The Myth Of The Magic 28 Days
The standard stay at a rehab is 28-days. However, the reason for that standard is not because it is the most successful length of stay.
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- history
- Rehab
Freedom From The Performance-Based Life
Read more to uncover how living a performance-based life can negatively impact recovery and how to escape it to find freedom.
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What Can I Help You With?
"What can I help you with?" is the first question that I ask people who come into my office for their initial introductory meeting with me.
Waking Up In Recovery Relationships
Navigating recovery relationships early in sobriety can be difficult for many, as there is a period of adjustment for all parties involved.
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- Alcoholism
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Recovery Relationships And The Power Of Us
It is important to build recovery relationships with people who have a strong sense of self in order to promote our own recovery and avoid relapse.