life skills

The Family System

Posted on January 30, 2018

in families, family support, Help for family, life skills

by Aton Center

Addiction is a family issue that doesn’t just affect the addict. It is something that every member of the family has to deal with in his/her own way ant this dysfunction is a constant issue within the family. Each family member needs to deal with...

The Basics of Early Recovery and Self Care

Posted on August 26, 2017

in addiction, Alcohol, AToN Center, drugs, life skills, recovery, relaxation, self care

by Aton Center

In conducting therapy with clients at the AToN Center I often see many highly functioning people with multiple responsibilities who are sustaining their complex lifestyles, often temporally, with drugs and alcohol. I often recommend that people get back to the basics. This can include eating...

Work Towards Balance in your Life

Posted on April 5, 2017

in balance, Balanced Living, life skills, moderation

by Aton Center

So often we tend to go either all in, or all out. All work, no play. All fun, and avoidance of responsibility. Selfishness or selflessness. Moderation is the ability to avoid excess or extremes, either in views or behaviors. Some people might feel like they...

Emotional Sobriety in Recovery

Posted on December 16, 2016

in emotional health, life skills, live sober

by Aton Center

Recovery is not as simple as putting down a drink or a drug. Abstinence calls for these actions but recovery demands that we accept personal responsibility for our emotional state. A serene recovery and all the gifts it encompasses require that we no longer blame...