Challenging Our Thoughts

Trauma is our bodies’ response to difficult events. It might be a once-in-a-lifetime catastrophe or a series of painful experiences. Can you relate? As a result, we can develop unhelpful thinking patterns. Here's a video that can help all of us reassess such thoughts and move closer to healing.

The Daily Pledge is a free, online social community, made possible by the Hazelden Betty Ford Institute for Recovery Advocacy, that provides a source of support and fellowship to those touched by or concerned about the disease of addiction. The Daily Pledge provides healthy daily activities on the home page, which are viewable to all who might benefit from seeing others "recover out loud." This community's members include both people with addiction and family and friends of people with addiction. Our experience is that people with diverse experiences are able to help each other in unique and valuable ways. Learn more about the community by exploring the pages linked in the menu.

Your Loved One’s First 72 Hours at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
The main focus during these hours is on a patient’s safe and stable transition out of active use and into recovery.

What Is a Substance Use Disorder (SUD)?
The concept of substance use disorder as a medical disease can help people realize they should seek help for it.

Understanding Your Reactions When Your Loved One Enters Treatment
Whatever you are feeling right now, know that you are not alone. SUD is a family disease, and everyone in the family deserves help.

What to Expect at Hazelden Betty Ford Inpatient Treatment
We have crafted a schedule that keeps patients occupied, encourages communication, and allows for supervised free time.

Why Is Family Involvement Important in Addiction Treatment and Recovery?
Studies show that family members play an important role in their loved one’s recovery.

Video: Finding Calm
We won't tell you to calm down, but we can help you find your calm, yourself.

Supporting Your Loved One in Treatment
Do your best to listen to your loved one without taking sides. Then ask questions.

Taking Care of Yourself
When it comes to caregiving, we’re often the last people on the “care” list.

Video: Emotions Beneath Our Anger
Scientists say anger is one of the most easily tapped emotions. But what's behind it?

Video: Advice from Others in Recovery
Early in your loved one's treatment, it's important to keep in mind what's possible.

How Have You Been Impacted by Your Loved One’s Substance Use?
Living with a loved one’s substance use can take a toll.

Video: The Need for Self-Care
Time to check in with yourself.

Hope for Family Recovery
As each person who experiences substance use disorder heals, the family heals too.

Video: Understanding Emotions
As your loved one progresses through treatment, you will inevitably hear more of their emotions come out.

Video: Our Self-Esteem
We hope you feel good about how you're changing your life for the better.

Video: Mindfulness
Connect with yourself without distractions or judgements in just minutes a day.