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When Thabo* left The Foundation Clinic’s inpatient addiction program in Johannesburg, he felt strong, well and centred. The structured days, supportive staff, and therapeutic practices had given him the space he needed to detox, reset, and rediscover himself. But as the weeks passed and he returned to his job, family, and the familiar stresses of daily life, doubt began to creep in. What was beyond this initial three-week process that could support his recovery journey?

Burnout, compassion fatigue, and bullying left my system overloaded. Cocooning—choosing stillness over stimulation—helped my nervous system rest and re‑regulate while I kept working. Here’s what it looked like and how to try it gently.

I've been in recovery almost 17 years. Sometimes I am weller than at others, and because of that I continue to do my deep, personal work.

Self-love is a term we hear in recovery, personal growth and development circles all the time, but what does it really mean?

You possibly love big, emotive experiences that rock your world and shift your perspective! You're always on the look out for the next...

Integration and embodiment are powerful processes that can deepen and anchor profound personal, spiritual, or psychological experiences...

Once upon a time I was a chronic binge drinker. So let’s call it what it is – an alcoholic. It’s a cringey type of word that elicits...

Building your self-worth in recovery is an important part of your healing process. If you're in the early stages of recovery...

Abstinence, moderation management or harm reduction as a recovery choice. Dr Gabor Maté, a leading expert on addiction and trauma, uses...