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6 Ways to Learn to Love Yourself in Recovery
Self-love in recovery can be a challenge, but it's part of the process of overcoming all the complicated self-esteem hurdles that can come with the early stages of recovery. Before you can love anyone else, you have to truly love yourself!1. Look in the...
Be More Than All Talk — 7 Easy Ways To Be An Action Hero!
It's Bell Let’s Talk Day, but all we can think about is action! Opening up the conversation about mental health is important, of course, but in the work Team Renascent does we know that recovery is more than just talk: it’s about action. Taking action in support of...
It’s Time to Quit… Smoking
Alumni Perspective: Carrying The Message Through Gratitude and Giving
Rick A. has become a sort of Renascent Santa Claus over the years since he was a client. This is his story: I attended the Punanai Centre for men nearly 20 years ago. My first attempt at treatment was to get my wife and my employer off my back. I came into...
Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktails for the Holidays
Looking to get into the spirits without getting into the spirits? We're here to help. Here are some of our favourites from years past: Cranberry-Apple Cider Punch(Modified from here) A fizzy and refreshing taste of the season that's super easy...
Kids Meet a Kid in Recovery from Addiction
"Were you addicted to alcohol?" "I was, I was indeed, yup." "You were... so that means you stopped?" Take a listen to this incredible open and honest conversation between a young person in recovery and an even younger person who is just learning about addiction....
Perspective: Nothing will bring you greater peace than minding your own business
Officially I don’t belong to a 12-step group; I do have a sponsor who has become like a sister, and a team of incredible women who inspire, mentor, entertain, challenge, and have continued to love me on my best and worst days over the last 8 years, 10 months. Some may...
Fuel your Recovery with Nourishing Eating Habits
Mary Bamford RD, MBA, BSc (Clinical Nutrition), Registered Dietitian at Renascent You can nourish your body in ways that support both your immediate and long-term recovery with addiction. I invite you to consider the helpful eating habits below. Consider what are you...