Gratitude Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates https://heatherhayes.com/tag/gratitude/ Interventions & Treatment Consulting Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:47:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://heatherhayes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-HH_logo-32x32.png Gratitude Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates https://heatherhayes.com/tag/gratitude/ 32 32 The Power of Gratitude in Recovery https://heatherhayes.com/the-power-of-gratitude-in-recovery/ Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:30:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=5402 When those in recovery regularly practice gratitude, it alleviates the intensity and regularity of negative emotions, improves coping skills, lowers the rate of relapse, and supports long-term recovery overall. This link between the dedicated, regular practice of gratitude and long-term recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) is recognized in 12-step program support groups, including Alcoholics […]

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]]> Beating the New Year’s Blues https://heatherhayes.com/beating-the-new-years-blues/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:11:26 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2597 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the New Year’s blues affect many people each year. An estimated 10 million [1] Americans are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder, with a further 10 -20% experiencing mild symptoms. Fewer daylight hours disrupt a variety of neurochemicals and can cause fatigue, sadness, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. When you combine SAD […]

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]]> Effectively Managing Cravings Over the Holiday Period https://heatherhayes.com/cravings-and-the-holidays/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 21:30:17 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2579 Holidays are meant to be a happy, festive time of merriness and cheer, and they often are for the most part. However, they also bring with them a number of challenges, especially for those suffering with an eating or substance use disorder. Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorders act very similarly on the brain. For […]

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]]> The Power of Gratitude https://heatherhayes.com/the-power-of-gratitude/ Sat, 21 Nov 2020 14:44:54 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2558 “Gratitude is one of the most neglected emotions and one of the most underestimated of the virtues.”[1] – Robert Emmons This year has been a testing time for many people. Everyone’s lives were affected by Covid-19 and the ensuing lockdowns, and the lasting effects of the trauma caused by this event are yet to come. […]

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]]> Gratitude, Thanksgiving and Recovery https://heatherhayes.com/gratitude-thanksgiving-and-recovery/ Thu, 28 Nov 2019 01:48:35 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2058 Today in the United States we are celebrating Thanksgiving. This is the day where we kick off the holiday season which includes Hanukkah, the Winter Solstice, Christmas and finally our New Year’s celebrations. However, for many people this time of year can seem overwhelming. It can be hectic, stressful and leave people more focused on […]

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