stress

Belly Breathing: Helps with Stress

Posted on March 18, 2018

in breath, breathe, breathe control, stress, Stress Management, Stress reduction, worry, Yoga

Diaphragmatic breathing (DB) has become a staple intervention in the treatment of anxiety disorders, stress-related conditions and addictions. The diaphragm – a sheet of muscle connected to the base of the lungs - is a key muscle in the breathing process. Exerting the diaphragm as...

Creativity And Problem Solving At AToN Center

Posted on November 23, 2017

in AToN Center, coping strategies, Joshua Persoff, meditation, mindfullness, recovery, stress, Stress Management

by Aton Center

At AToN Center the residents create beautiful floral arrangements as part of a mindfulness and meditation exercise. The exercise illustrates the unique way each individual approached problem solving. Residents find the opportunity to tap into their creativity, to embrace nature and its natural flow, and to...

Stress and Recovery

Posted on July 10, 2017

in addiction recovery, healthy recovery, stress, Stress Management

by Aton Center

Learning how to manage stress over the long run is an essential tool for a successful recovery. When in the midst of your addiction many people become "functioning" because they take on many responsibilities and issues knowing that they will have the eventual immediate gratification...

Acceptance

Posted on June 21, 2017

in Acceptance, Anger, AToN Center, denial, depression, grief, Kristin Colton, recovery, stress

by Aton Center

When one enters into recovery we go through a process of grief, not much different than grieving the loss of a loved one. Losing our best friend, the only coping skill we know, our way of escaping or handling stress, the only fun in our...

Managing Stress And Relapse Prevention

Posted on December 27, 2016

in Biofeedback, emotional stress, Relapse Prevention, stress, Stress Management

by Aton Center

At AToN Center, we acknowledge the importance of taking care of the mind and as well as the body in an effort to maximize our resident’s quality of life. Research suggests that stress is an important risk factor for the development of substance use disorders...

World Suicide Prevention Day

Posted on September 10, 2015

in Self-esteem, sober support, stress

by Aton Center

Today, September 10th, is World Suicide Prevention Day. A day to raise awareness and resources for something that, according to a World Health Organization report, claims the lives of 800,000 people a year. 800,000 lives. 800,000 stories. 800,000 people who felt they had no one to turn to. If...

Preparing for the Holiday Season

Posted on August 29, 2013

in anxiety, celebrations, cravings, holidays, recovery, Recovery Program, relapse, resentments, self care, stress, triggers

by Aton Center

With the holidays approaching there may be many emotions surfacing for those in recovery and families as well. Often people in treatment or recovery from addictions are flooded with anxiety, stress, self doubt, and loneliness when thinking of upcoming holidays. There may be many...

Stress Awareness Month

Posted on April 19, 2013

in coping strategies, Dr Cassandra Cannon, healthcare, stress, Stress Management, substance abuse

by Aton Center

April is Stress Awareness Month and AToN Center is joining other healthcare professionals in increasing the understanding that stress has upon individual's emotional and physical health. Managing stress is an important part of a well balanced recovery program. Stress has many effects on the mind...