This blog is an invitation to become aware of how you are using your focus.

Just notice where your mind is taking you and what feelings arise when you think the thoughts you think.

Excellence in athletics is driven by passion and love for the sport. But, what happens when the drive for excellence takes over and winning becomes paramount? Passion can become pressure that feels insurmountable. When it comes to the Olympics, for instance, is all that glitters truly gold?

Study Finds That People Can Recover and Thrive After Mental Illness and Substance-Use Disorders

I’m one of the fortunate ones, although many may disagree with this sentiment.  I was able to find healing from my traumatic grief after the

Almost six years ago, after losing our sweet Chris at age 34 to an overdose of heroin and fentanyl, following some 20 years of struggles

His name was Jason. He was my son, my baby boy. He was also a brother, father, cousin and friend to many. He loved to

BALM Principle 8 states “Getting support will greatly enhance your recovery.” This principle says it all. Support enhances not only recovery but all of life.

This week our focus is Principle 7: Don’t Set A Boundary Unless You are Determined to Stick to It. This principle turns boundary setting on

Recently, I received a call from a mom in LA. She has a daughter who is using and she, the mom, is constantly looking, searching,

The Carters came into the BALM through their son’s treatment center. They only joined because they were feeling desperate and didn’t have many options.Their son

Have you ever felt like the world was pushing in on you? For many families, being in a relationship with a person struggling with SUD

Decisions, Decisions! I remember when I was trying to figure out whether or not to sign up for coach training. Admissions Reps called me almost

When families come into the BALM, they have often been on the recovery journey for a while. Their loved ones have been in jails and treatment centers, often more than once.

As you are exploring the offerings of BALM and its high level life coaching specialization programs, you may be asking yourself if this program is

Dear BALM Community, We are Grateful to You! On behalf of everyone here in the BALM organization, I’m writing this letter to tell you all