Freedom from the Stigma of Addiction
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder & Director “So many people are living in fear in how we perceive their addiction and mental health challenges. Our gift of compassion, care, love and […]
January 13, 2015
January 1, 2015
Supporting Healthy Goals for the New Year
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director The New Year provides the perfect opportunity to create healthy changes in our lives, as it marks a time of closure to the experiences […]
December 28, 2014
How to Address a Family Member's Addiction
by Nirmala Raniga Family relationships can be challenging at the best of times– sibling rivalries, power struggles, and unresolved jealousies are common issues that can arise. At family gatherings or […]
December 23, 2014
Holiday Season Strategies: Avoiding Relapse, Inviting Happiness
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder & Director The holiday season can be an especially challenging time for individuals in recovery from addictive behaviors. Holiday parties and celebrations with co-workers, friends and […]
December 18, 2014
How to Handle Holiday Season Stress
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder & Director For many people, the holidays can be stressful. The expectation that the season is one of joy, when we may not be feeling cheerful, […]
December 12, 2014
Shopping Spree or Shopping Problem?
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder & Director “The goal of every behavior is comfort and inner peace…To heal an addiction, you first need to recognize the destructive patterns of conditioned behavior […]
November 26, 2014
The Beauty of Giving Thanks
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director “Gratitude is a state of being in which we feel connected to everything in the universe. It is a fullness of the heart that […]
November 2, 2014
Chopra Addiction & Wellness Blog: A Message from Our Founder
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder & Director Mahatma Gandhi once said: “Infinite striving to be the best is man’s duty; it is its own reward.” I try to live by these […]
October 24, 2014
Understanding Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director “To heal an addiction, you first need to recognize the destructive patterns of conditioned behavior that are dominating your life. When you’re caught in […]
October 2, 2014
The Importance of A Strong Support Network in Recovering from Addiction
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director Healing from addiction and addictive behaviours is very often seen as a solitary process. The person struggling is viewed as the one with the […]