Tag: A 12-Step Program

My Favourite People Are In Sangha

Originally Published: February 20th, 2025 2026 At this point in my recovery journey, my favourite people to be around are in sangha, the community of Recovery Dharma. I continue to attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for my alcoholism. However, joining Recovery Dharma has given me what was missing in my 12-Step recovery – more in-depth spiritual…

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My Biggest Influencer Of 2025 – My CPT Therapist At CMHA

Originally Published: December 24th, 2024 2025 This morning, as I sit and type this I would say the biggest influencer in my life this year is my Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) therapist with Community Mental Health and Addictions (CMHA). We’ve been working together for over three years, this last year has been steeped in CPT….

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Celebrating Recovery: My Favourite People

Originally Published: November 24th, 2024 2025 Since answering this Daily Prompt, one year ago today, I have over 2 years of sobriety in a 12-Step program and continue to develop a relationship with my Higher Power. After six great years at Georges P. Vanier Junior High School, this year I’ve moved to Millwood High School….

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Understanding CPT Cognitive Distortions & Finding Joy In English Riding Lessons

Originally Published: October 19th, 2024 2025 Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – Currently, each day I consider a Stuck Point I am struggling with, or a moment of my everyday thinking to identify a Cognitive Distortion pattern. I record these Cognitive Distortions on a CPT homework sheet where I describe how my thoughts fit that pattern…

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55 Rules For Love – Rule #5 – Don’t Say Words With The Intent To Hurt

Originally published: January 15th, 2020 Hurt People Hurt Others My husband Michael told me these profound, yet simple words a few years ago. He said this to me because when I was angry at him, I would lash out saying words to hurt him that I would quickly regret. My transition from aggression and going…

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