by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Jul 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Coping with chronic pain or chronic illness in recovery is important because it affects you in many ways. Physically, you are uncomfortable and may have a hard time sleeping. Emotionally you may feel depressed, hopeless and frustrated. Socially you may feel...
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | May 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
There are many aspects to working a recovery program or developing a Happiness Lifestyle. Each day presents it's own unique challenges, so it is important to have the basics in place which include: Mindful self-awareness, and an action plan which includes social...
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | May 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
People often debate what you should eat and when in order to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight. Unfortunately, just like addressing depression, stress or pain, the answer is going to be different for different people. Insulin levels, for example are affected...
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | May 4, 2017 | Goal Setting, Mental Health, Uncategorized
The Common Pitfalls of Resolutions or Change Plans Failing to consider why you currently do (or do not) engage in certain behaviors. As humans, we naturally do things that are rewarding and avoid doing things that are not. One of the biggest problems people have when...
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | May 4, 2017 | Relapse Prevention, Uncategorized
The Four Ds This is a classic relapse prevention technique. The Ds stand for: Delay – Most urges and cravings rise and fall like waves in about 20 minutes you’ll generally find the cravings dissipate on their own. Distract – Craving time passes more quickly when...
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Feb 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Thoughts, feelings and behaviors all interact to either help you feel healthy and happy, or depressed and miserable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy was created to help you basically alter one aspect of that triad. When you are having...
