motivation

Willingness

Posted on November 30, 2017

in drug and alcohol treatment center, mindfulness, motivation, willingness

“Willingness” is an integral part of recovery. “Willingness” means that you are willing to open up, let go and try something you’ve never tried before. “Willingness” means going to meetings when you don’t feel like it. It means putting yourself to the side and trusting...

Maintaining Motivation

Posted on November 8, 2017

in addiction recovery, CBT, healthy recovery, motivation, SMART Recovery

by Aton Center

Residents at AToN Center are making major lifestyle changes. They “reset” their lives in a way – they stop drinking and using. They learn new ways of communicating, thinking and caring for themselves. By the time they stand at their AToN Ceremony, they are essentially a...

Motivation for Sobriety

Posted on July 29, 2017

in Dr. Cox, Healthy Relationships, motivation, recovery, sobriety, strength

by Aton Center

In the early stages of recovery it can be difficult to sort out your motivation for treatment. Your addiction may be like many others where social relationships have been severely affected and you are getting negative feedback from every direction. Your parents could be upset....

AToN Center’s 6 Foundations of Recovery

Posted on January 8, 2017

in Assertiveness, AToN Center, balance, communication, goals, Healthy Relationships, motivation, recovery, Relapse Prevention

by Aton Center

In an effort to eliminate the presence of self-destructive and maladaptive behaviors, we subscribe to these basic principles: AToN Center's 6 Foundations of Recovery: 1. Maintain motivation: AToN Center believes that motivation can be built rather than it needing to already exist prior...

Keeping Up Motivation for Recovery

Posted on November 18, 2016

in motivation, recovery, recovery process

by Aton Center

This weekend we at AToN Center participated in the Hero’s in Recovery 6K. It was amazing to see such great support from people in or who care about recovery. Working towards Breaking The Stigma is a passion of mine and I believe that extinguishing shame...

Building Motivation for Continued Care

Posted on May 14, 2016

in motivation, recovery process, Recovery Program, self-control

by Aton Center

At AToN Center we begin building motivation the moment one enters the program. We look at many different circumstances of each individual in order to incorporate not only a unique individualized treatment plan but a solid discharge plan as well. As residents are here for...