Neuroscience research reveals that mindfulness practices increase activity in the brain’s decision-making centers while reducing stress responses – creating the mental foundation necessary for long-term recovery success.
Addiction Treatment Blog
Explore Self-Care and Wellness articles from the team at Williamsville Wellness — written with heart and backed by experience.
Self Compassion Addiction Recovery: The Evidence-Based Path to Lasting Sobriety
While shame fuels the addiction cycle with harsh self-judgment and isolation, self-compassion offers a revolutionary approach that acknowledges struggles with kindness, recognizes shared humanity, and motivates positive change without destructive self-criticism.
5 Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health in Recovery This Spring
Discover 5 powerful ways to prioritize mental health in recovery this spring, from mindful mornings to nature breaks, helping you build resilience and sustain sobriety.
Mastering the DBT Skill: Emotion Regulation
Ever feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster that just won’t stop? DBT emotion regulation skills provide the tools to stay in the driver’s seat of your emotional life instead of clinging to the roof of a runaway car.
Coping Mechanisms for Addiction Recovery
This comprehensive guide explores essential coping mechanisms for addiction recovery, including mindfulness, physical activity, and building a strong support network. Discover strategies to manage stress, enhance resilience, and foster a fulfilling life on your journey to recovery. At Williamsville Wellness, we provide valuable resources to support your healing path.
The Benefits of Exercise in Addiction Recovery
The Benefits of Exercise in Addiction Recovery Some of the best things we can do for ourselves are oftentimes some…
The Role of Forgiveness in Recovery
The Role of Forgiveness in Recovery According to psychologists, forgiveness is a conscious and deliberate decision to release feelings of…
Everything You Need to Know About Withdrawals
One of the first steps in addiction recovery can also be one of the hardest: withdrawal. After someone stops or significantly decreases their use of a psychoactive substance, the body goes into acute withdrawal. Acute withdrawal is what is referenced when someone refers to “withdrawal.”
The Link Between Exercise and Mental Health
Fitness plays a role in every aspect of health, including mental health. Read on to learn what working out can do for your brain.
It’s Okay to Not Feel Okay.
It’s okay to not feel okay. This was true before anyone ever coined the phrase “social distancing” and it’s especially…
Nutrition for Recovery
Nutrition in Addiction Recovery It’s difficult to find someone that doesn’t believe that proper nutrition can help you live a…