paulettecrowley

Codependency is it is about looking outside ourselves to feel okay. “We often say, it’s like me taking your temperature to see how I feel." Codependency is a term that many people have heard but few fully understand. It is often misunderstood as weakness or neediness, when in reality it describes a learned way of coping in relationships that has become unbalanced. At Ocean Hills , conversations about codependency frequently bring moments of realisation when they learn about it. People often...

Routines gently replace chaos with care. In early recovery, Ocean Hills staff will stress why routines are crucial and people often ask us why that is necessary. The answer is simple: When you are already dealing with cravings , emotional ups and downs, fatigue and major life changes, the idea of adding structure can feel unnecessary, restrictive or even overwhelming. At Ocean Hills, we know that thoughtful, flexible routines are one of the most powerful foundations for long-term sobriety....

Somatic Therapy works directly with the body – the nervous system, physical sensations, and stored trauma that can be held in the body long after the mind thinks it’s healed. At Ocean Hills, our mission has always been to support recovery holistically – treating not just behaviour, but the whole person: mind, body and nervous system. That’s why we’re pleased to introduce Somatic Therapy, offered by our skilled therapist, Liz Webster. For many clients, this offers a fresh, powerful path toward...