In any journey, it’s easy to get hung up on the destination. “Are we there yet?!” our internal voice demands, wanting to know when the point of arrival has come. I’ve shifted my mindset around this concept in recent years, realizing that half the joy lies in the journey itself. It’s something my parents seemed to have figured out given the numerous adventurous road trips we took together as a family. The journey was the whole point.
Trauma recovery is similar, in that there is never actually an end point. This doesn’t mean it’ll always be hard, but continuous movement is part of ongoing health.
Join the movement by pre-registering for one of our fall programs today.
Warm thoughts,
Belinda Seagram, Ph.D., R. Psych. Executive Director, Landing Strong
Working in the federal penitentiary, I frequently met inmates who chose alcohol over life. They repeatedly shared stories of relationships that fell apart because the pull towards substances was more compelling than their desire to be in relationships. When given the choice, they chose Johnny Walker over their partners.
The decision to cut down on substance use (or to be abstinent) is really a decision about health and connection.
I choose to trust. I choose to feel. I choose to fully live.
Abstinence does indeed help the heart grow fonder. We run group programs year round designed to help you ensure the life you are living reflects the life you want. Feel free to call us if you’d like to jump into an upcoming group.
Warm regards,
Belinda Seagram, Ph.D., R. Psych. Executive Director, Landing Strong
The wonderful thing about starting a New Year is that it’s a fresh start.
This is the time of year when we reflect on who’ve we’ve been this past year, and who we want to be in the year ahead. The ritual of making New Year’s resolutions is a cultural tradition that normalizes the act of publically declaring our intention to change- identifying the ways in which we hope to grow, and asking those around us to support us.
Implicit in this is the notion that change is more likely to occur when we don’t do it alone
The trick is starting small and doing it in good company. Together, we’ve got this.
Consider making us part of your change. Give us a call to see which programs might be best for you. There’s always room for one more.
Warm regards,
Belinda Seagram, Ph.D., R. Psych. Executive Director, Landing Strong
