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Most of us do a great job of hiding what we’re feeling inside on a daily basis. We get up, go to work or school, run errands, and come home and relax. However, when we get home and start to unwind, the residual effects of the day’s stressors can creep in, and we’re left...

So you’ve made it through treatment, you’re feeling great in your skin and excited about where your life is going. Then, one night, a coworker asks you to grab a drink after work. “Just one drink.” You tell yourself it can’t hurt – nobody has to know. The next morning you wake up kicking...

So it didn’t work out. You broke up with your partner. Maybe it was an indifference, a lack of communication or maybe the passion died out and you started growing in separate directions. Whatever the case may be, heartbreak is one of the most difficult things to get over. It can be disappointing, and...

Borderline Personality Disorder and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Borderline Personality Disorder is known as a pervasive disorder characterized by difficulties in regulation emotion. BPD can show up in a variety of contexts. Essentially, someone with BPD is an impulsive person who cannot connect with people easily. Some common characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder can be...

If you’re looking for treatment for yourself or a loved one, chances are you’ve done a few Google searches, read some reviews, talked to a number of friends or family members, and maybe even called a couple of programs. The great news is that you’ve begun the life changing process towards recovery. However, in...

If you or someone you love is in the midst of a relapse, there are a number of actions you can take to prevent relapse or get back to the sober life you were once flourishing in.

As a man in recovery, I am grateful for another day, for another opportunity to start again, to wake up free and independent. Today, I have the privilege of honoring the trust that I have earned. Today, I work with others who share the same passion, the same goals, and the same motivations. They...

Twelve step conventions can be a powerful community experience that showcase the spirit and essence of recovery on a large scale. Having the ability to connect with hundreds of others in recovery, coming together to share the message and enjoy sobriety is a special experience for everyone involved. For many newcomers, conventions are a...

Get to know our Director of Residential Services Since Kyle Aaron began working at St. Christopher’s in 2013 as a clinical intern, he has dedicated himself to helping young men overcome their addictions and struggles in early recovery. “I like working with people that throw curveballs at you and that may be be resistant to...