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Candace Plattor, M.A.Registered Clinical Counsellor
Candace Plattor, M.A.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies.

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How Do You Feel about Uncertainty?

When we love an addict, our life often feels like it’s about chaos. But “uncertainty” is a part of life, and when we can embrace that, at least a little bit, life gets a lot easier. A spiritual belief stems from what makes sense to us​​—and there are many ways to embrace that. If it makes sense to you, hold on to it.  You don’t have to feel or think the way someone else does. Maybe ask yourself at the end of every day “What happened today that surprised me?” and make friends with that. … [Read more...] about How Do You Feel about Uncertainty?

Filed Under: Spiritual health Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction recovery, Healthy self-care, Spiritual health

What Do I Need Right Now?

How self-aware emotionally do you allow yourself to be? When you know what you’re feeling, you’ll be more able to give yourself what you need. Ask yourself “Am I hungry / angry / lonely / tired?” and become willing to give yourself a meal or a snack; talk to someone about your anger (or sadness, boredom, fear); arrange a playdate with a friend; or enjoy an exquisite nap. Becoming self-aware of how you’re feeling—and then doing something self-caring about that—can help you feel refreshed and … [Read more...] about What Do I Need Right Now?

Filed Under: Addiction recovery, Self-care Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction in the family, Addiction recovery, Healthy self-care, Setting boundaries with addicted loved ones

The Transformative Power of Recovery Month: Understanding, Helping, and Celebrating

Every September, Recovery Month offers us a poignant reminder of the challenges, triumphs, and ongoing journey of individuals and families navigating the path of addiction recovery. It's a time to reflect on the impact of substance use disorders, celebrate the strength of those who have chosen the path of recovery, and acknowledge the vital support of families and communities in this journey. My personal story, from a harrowing 15-year battle with opioid addiction to over 37 years of sobriety … [Read more...] about The Transformative Power of Recovery Month: Understanding, Helping, and Celebrating

Filed Under: Addiction recovery Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction and Codependency, Addiction in the family, Addiction recovery, Healthy self-care, Helping vs. Enabling, loving an addict, Setting boundaries with addicted loved ones

What Do We REALLY Have Control Over?

Although it’s hard for most people to realize they really have no control over other people, we keep trying anyway! The only person any of us have control over is ourselves—over our choices and decisions. Once we truly accept this, life gets much easier. … [Read more...] about What Do We REALLY Have Control Over?

Filed Under: Addiction recovery Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction and Codependency, Addiction in the family, Addiction recovery, Helping vs. Enabling, loving an addict, Setting boundaries with addicted loved ones

How do you manage the feelings of impending doom?

LF Asks: When your addict is doing well, how do you manage the feelings of impending doom when you predict, like many times before, that it will go off the rails again? Hi LF, In the beginning, when families or other loved ones have the experience of an addict starting to do things differently and getting healthy and things are going well, sometimes the addict is in what we call a pink cloud. Everything is wonderful, they think they will always be in the same place, and everything is going to … [Read more...] about How do you manage the feelings of impending doom?

Filed Under: Ask Candace Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction and Codependency, Addiction in the family, Addiction recovery, asking for help when loving an addict, Helping vs. Enabling, Setting boundaries with addicted loved ones

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