Your Kids Really Are Listening In a world where adolescents face greater and greater pressures and influences, parents have an increasingly vital role in leading their children toward making healthy choices. Conversations between parents and kids revolving around alcohol and drugs are crucial. In this blog post, we will […]
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Soul Care – Happy New Year As a behavioral health organization, GLRC believes in whole person care. Staff are encouraged to take care of themselves, as they provide care for their clients. In 2020, GLRC began a program for staff called Soul Care for Healers. Each week, staff who […]
Gratitude Prompts – January 2024 There are many Benefits of Gratitude – both physical and mental. To help you get started, we are sharing prompts for you to consider each day. January 1st – Express gratitude for three things you are looking forward to this coming year. (These could be […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Resolutions There’s one thing we can always count on with the start of the new year, resolutions – a list of ambitious goals and aspirations. While the enthusiasm is commendable, it is important to go about creating resolutions with a strategic mindset. In this […]
How to Celebrate the Holidays With Those in Recovery Some words that are most often associated with the holiday season are joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for individuals in recovery from substance use, these may not be the first words that come to mind. The holiday season can bring […]
When the Holidays are Hard Part 2 Part 2 – Coping Strategies for the Holiday Season Acknowledge Your Feelings The first step in navigating a difficult holiday season is acknowledging your feelings. It’s okay to feel sad, stressed, or lonely. Recognizing and accepting your emotions is a crucial part […]
When the Holidays are Hard Part 1 December is often portrayed as a time of togetherness and joy with many different religious and cultural celebrations such as Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. However, for many individuals, this time of year can be surprisingly difficult. Whether it’s the weight of past […]
Surviving the Holidays Sober The holiday season is often associated with joy, celebration, and community. However, for individuals living in recovery, there can be potential for many challenges. Staying sober during the holidays requires a thoughtful and proactive approach. In this blog post, we are going to explore practical […]
The Benefits of Gratitude In a world that moves at such a fast pace, where the hustle and bustle of daily life can leave us overwhelmed and stressed, one thing is emerging to help – practicing gratitude. Practicing gratitude has the potential to reshape our outlook on life and […]
40 Years as GLRC November 4th, 1983 marks the official date in which the origins of Great Lakes Recovery Centers (GLRC) began as the Shiloh Family North program in Marquette. While there was a collection of independent half-way houses in Marquette that date back to the 1970’s (the Nuway House […]