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Recovery and Relapse- Two sides of the same coin
Here at the Dismas Home of New Hampshire we know how important it is for each individual who struggles with addiction to fully understand what a relapse is and to have a relapse prevention plan.
Here at the Dismas Home of New Hampshire we know how important it is for each individual who struggles with addiction to fully understand what a relapse is and to have a relapse prevention plan.
Lost in Emotion From infancy, society teaches us to hang in there and to give it all you’ve got because that is what it means to be a strong person; someone who can weather the storm. But that is a flawed theory! There are many instances in life where being Read more…
We start thinking about our new year’s resolutions; we need to take a moment to ourselves and introspectively reflect on this past year.
During the holidays it is difficult not to feel a sense of thankfulness, love, joy and peace especially with all that comes with the season. From the beautiful decorations we religiously hang each year to the mouthwatering smell of whatever is baking in the oven; this time of year brings out the best in each of us.
World mental health day was celebrated on October 10th and we at the Dismas Home of New Hampshire hopes that everyone had the opportunity to get a pulse check on their overall mental wellbeing. The theme for this year is, ‘Making mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’, Read more…
Self Care | So important it deserves more than just a month Modern day American women wear so many hats on a daily basis and more often than not several at the same time. For our friends and families we are expected to be chefs, doctors, taxi drivers, life coaches, Read more…
What’s so Great about September? The month of September can sometimes get a bad rep because it means summer is ending; tan lines will fade and bedtimes will be reinforced which is a sign that Winter is coming. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing but for those of us living Read more…
On the Rise If you are a consumer of just about anything, you realize the costs have skyrocketed. We aren’t just talking about airfare or designer brands here, we are talking about necessities too. Things like food, services, housing, and healthcare are needed for survival. Millions of Americans are Read more…
“We Can Do This.” Dismas Home Helps To Reduce the Recidivism Rate for Women in New Hampshire Reentry is complex. A woman released from prison faces a society that has branded her a felon. She may be coping with a history of substance abuse disorder, along with co-occurring mental disorder, Read more…
Those in Need “It is among the most basic human truths: Every one of us, someday, will be brought to our knees by a diagnosis we didn’t expect, a phone call we couldn’t have imagined, or a loss we cannot endure. That common humanity inspires our mercy. It fortifies our Read more…