Ancient greek word meaning “the highest form of love” Frustrated by the lack of accessible counseling services in 1998, Portland therapist Stephen Andrew founded Agape, a parent organization for three separate nonprofits: Inner Edge, The Men’s Resource Center of...
Grief and Recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID pandemic has resulted in a great deal of loss worldwide and as a result, many people are experiencing grief as a result. People in recovery from addiction are familiar with the grieving process, because healing...
Consider them a time for growth: Reassess traditions, and be true to yourself and of service to others Are your usual traditions no longer fulfilling? The Rev. Jacob Watson says it’s wise to create new ones Shannon Fisher has built her life on a strong foundation of...
I grew up on a tiny island called Cliff, off the coast of Portland in Casco Bay. A great deal of my childhood was steeped in the magnificent beauty that Maine’s wild places offer. I enjoyed nature, fishing and playing with my beloved cat, Lady. I started drinking...
Lisa Silverman finds lasting healing through holistic practices and shows others the eclectic path recovery can take. With her unique sense of style and radiant personality, Lisa Silverman has been a brilliant force in Maine’s recovery community for over three...
The Emotional Freedom Technique, otherwise known as EFT or 'tapping,' is a method for self-healing that draws on both ancient and modem wisdom. Tapping with the fingertips on particular points of the body while focusing on emotions and physical sensations helps calm...
Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is a mental health and educational program that centers on changing human behavior, thoughts and feelings. It is designed to empower people to abstain from substances or behaviors that cause suffering and to help them...
PRCC Offers Diverse Menu of Support People find recovery through a multitude of different ways and this is a beautiful thing. Just as Mt. Katahdin has many trails that one can take from the base of the mountain to the snow covered peak, there are many paths that can...
A beginner’s guide for those who think they can’t do it. Meditation is a practice of “non-doing.” This may sound strange at first because we are conditioned to think more of the things we are “doing” and less of the ways we are “being.” Meditation is about learning to...
Meditation may come hard at first, but it’s worth it. Sarah Siegel’s first experience with meditation brought neither peace nor joy. It took place at yet another detox center and all she got, from her own mind, was a blast of poison directed against her frightened,...