Join us the first Thursday of every month at 7pm for Poetry on the Harbor at Recovery on the Harbor! Writing workshops, poetry prompts, readings, and healing with writing right by the ocean! Everyone is welcome, and no writing experience is necessary. In the warmer months, look towards writing on the beach itself! We look forward to seeing you there!
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Discover the therapeutic benefits of Boston’s parks and waterfronts for personal recovery. Engage in nature-based activities to reduce stress and improve well-being.
Finding Sanctuary in Boston’s Green Spaces: Nurturing Your Path to Recovery Read More »
Discover the beauty of Belle Isle Inlet in Winthrop, MA, part of Boston Harbor, through this serene photograph taken on a cloudy day by Mike Jewett. Photography is a part of his continuing recovery. #photography #nature #Winthrop
Learn about the fallacy of relative privation that dismisses your complaints by comparing them to “worse” problems. Your feelings are valid and deserve to be heard.
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Embrace your quirks and unique interests – they make you who you are. Wise words from Elizabeth Gilbert to remind us to embrace our individuality.
Discover why toxic positivity can be harmful and how to cultivate a healthier mindset in challenging times. It’s okay not to be okay. Embrace your emotions.
“‘Why did you do all this for me?’ Wilbur asked. ‘I don’t deserve it. I’ve never done anything for you.’ ‘You have been my friend,’ replied Charlotte. ‘That in itself is a tremendous thing. I wove my webs for you because I liked you. After all, what’s a life, anyway?
Cognitive distortions are systematic thinking errors that impact our feelings and behavior, often intensifying emotional stress. These include all-or-nothing thinking, jumping to conclusions, personalization, holding onto ‘should’ statements, employing a mental filter, overgeneralizing, magnifying negatives and minimizing positives, fortune-telling, comparing oneself to others, catastrophizing, labeling oneself, and disqualifying positives. Recognizing such distortions is a step towards improved mental well-being.
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Recovery is a powerful and transformative journey that deserves recognition, celebration, and support. It is essential to shed light on the stories of those who have triumphed over addiction, as their experiences can inspire others struggling with similar challenges. One platform that has taken up this noble cause is recovery.boston