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Positive Communication

How to Practice Active Listening: 16 Examples & Techniques

8 Feb 2022

20 Jun 2022

Are you a good listener? Do you wonder if you could be better? Good listeners can stay present and engaged with what is being said. [...]

Meditation

How to Perform Body Scan Meditation: 3 Best Scripts

4 Dec 2021

20 Jun 2022

A body scan meditation is a specific form of mindfulness meditation that requires the practitioner to focus all of their attention on the body. The [...]

Motivation & Goals

What Is Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)?

19 Nov 2021

20 Jun 2022

Motivation is a powerful predictor of change in recovery. In recent years, addiction treatments have shifted away from punitive methods and abstinence protocols toward a [...]

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