 Are you someone who has sobriety without recovery “?”
Many people who have sobriety are ‘white knuckling it’ so to speak which is the result of not identifying and sufficiently addressing the underlying causes that are keeping dependence in the driver’s seat. From the Living in Alignment perspective abuse, addiction, and/ or relapse are not the problems, but symptoms of underlying causes. These underlying causes are placed into four categories: (1) Having a chemical imbalance in the brain. Many people who have addictions have one or more co-occurring disorders, such as a mood disorder, anxiety disorder, ADD, etc. Many people who have addictions are attempting to self-medicate a pre-existing mental condition with a mood altering substance and/ or process (i.e., behavior). (2) Having unresolved issues from the past and or present. Many people who have addictions have unfinished business with their past and/ or in their current lives, be it with themselves, and/ or other people involving experiences, events, choices, decisions, etc. (3) Having a limited or faulty personal life philosophy. This consist of beliefs, perceptions, expectations, attitudes (i.e., cognitions) about themselves, addictions, other people, Source energy, life, etc. that are getting in the way or preventing them from living up to their full potential, manifesting satisfying and nurturing relationships, and experiencing fulfillment, etc. (4) Having ineffective relational and other skills to live life on its terms. This may include having low self-esteem; a lack of or no functional boundaries (w/ self or with others); not being able to manage their emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, or behavioral realities; not being able to manage stressors; not knowing what their needs and wants are or how to get them met; not being able to live in moderation or create balance in their lives. In other words, many people in recovery are functioning at a deficit when it comes to being their authentic selves and living their lives. Usually people with addictions have a combination of underlying causes that are keeping dependence in the driver’s seat. The strategy that the Living in Alignment approach uses to ensure sustainable recovery is to:
To determine if there is a chemical imbalance a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation along with a medical examination and a complete blood panel is conducted to determine if there is a condition(s) present and whether or not the cause is biological and/ or medical. This can be a tricky process, for addictions and physical conditions can induce or mimic mental conditions. Also, stressors and trauma can cause mental conditions and/ or make existing conditions worse. With unresolved issues, the protocol is to assist a person to examine experiences and/ or events that have or are currently taking place in their lives that are producing chronic stress ( such as: divorce, illness, financial hardships, toxic relationships, parenting, etc.) and help people understand how their unresolved issues/ stressors are impacting their overall functioning and well being, fostering victim consciousness and manifesting as addictions. As it pertains to one’s personal life philosophy, the Living in Alignment approach recognizes the necessity of identifying limiting and/ or faulty beliefs, perceptions, expectations, and attitudes to understand how these are impacting the person’s life. Believe it or not, like it or not, the fact of the matter is that your ways of thinking and being with yourself and in the world are co-creating your reality. The good news is that you can modify and or replace limiting and/ or faulty beliefs, perceptions, and the like. As it pertains to life skills, you can learn skills that foster self-empowerment, live in mutually satisfying ways with people and effectively deal with life on its terms. The Living in Alignment approach customizes treatment to the needs and concerns of the individual. These skills include developing healthy self-esteem; developing functional boundaries with your own mind and with other people; becoming emotional present with yourself and with others; accessing needs and wants; finding balance and other healthy lifestyle practices. The Living in Alignment Model is a whole person approach to effectively address the challenges in all stages in recovery. To learn more about the Living in Alignment approach to attaining sustainable recovery, please check out my book titled “Saying YES! to you and your life; Thriving in Recovery” on my website: www.darcyclarke.us
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10/17/2019 0 Comments Is Living in Alignment for you? Are you transitioning from organized religion to spirituality? Are you wanting to connect with and/or deepen your connection with Source energy? Are you wanting to have a personal relationship with Source energy? Do you want to live in partnership with Source energy? Are you interested in developing your intuition? Do you have unresolved issues with religion and/or spirituality? Are you interested in having Source energy lead your life? Do you want to integrate spiritual principles in your everyday life? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, it is likely that you will benefit from the Living in Alignment approach and are a good candidate for the LIA Study Group. *Note: Source energy is a name used to refer to the power that is greater than the resources of your intellect. The following suggestions will further assist you to determine if the LIA approach is for you.
To sign up go to click the button below or for more information call Darcy at 916-692-5947 or email him at info@livinginalignment.ca 10/10/2019 0 Comments Join the Living in Alignment Group. The Living in Alignment Group.
This group will assist you to connect with your spirituality to live a happier, fulfilled and more balanced life. If you attended, this group integrates with information that was provided in the Living in Alignment Introductory presentation. This is an ongoing educational, interactive support group customized to identify and address limiting or faulty beliefs, perceptions and ways of thinking that are preventing the development of a personal life philosophy that is congruent with your Soul’s wisdom. You will learn and practice concepts and skills to expand your awareness and open your heart to yourself, to others, and to the power that is greater than your intellect in order to live an inspired life. You will learn to embody your humanity and your spirituality in ways that are self-empowering, transformative, and grounded in your daily life. Who: People who are transitioning from organized religion to spirituality People who are wanting to develop a sustainable spiritual practice People who have unresolved issues with religion/spirituality People who want to develop a personal relationship with Source energy People who want to develop their intuition People who are interested in having Source energy guide their live People who want to apply spiritual principles into their everyday lives People who are seeking a whole person approach to working with addictions and who have been in recovery for at least a year. Where: 455 University Ave, Suite 230, Sacramento, California 95825 When: Sunday 3:00pm - 4:30pm October 27th Cost: $50.00 per session, advance registration required please. Our work together will be based on two of my books: Discover Your Soul Connection: Introducing Living in Alignment and Experience Living in Alignment I have released the fifth in my series of audio chats; Living in Alignment, A Lifestyle Choice. This audio-chat explores the many benefits of using the Living in Alignment method to improve your quality of life by developing your relationship with your Spirituality and Soul I will be conducting another complimentary presentation of the benefits of Living in Alignment in Sacramento, discussing not only the benefits, but giving insight into the techniques of developing this relationship. If interested and for information simply click on the button to register. Darcy Clarke www.darcyclarke.us 8/4/2019 0 Comments Introduction to Living in Alignment, Sunday August 25th at 3.00pm in Sacramento. Come and join me to gain insights into Living in Alignment and connecting with your spirituality. Experience the tremendous benefits from being spiritually resourced and live a more confident, happier life. Sunday August 25th at 3pm I will present techniques and offer valuable techniques into how you can become a more satisfied, better resourced, soulful individual.
7/16/2019 0 Comments Sanity Within our Crazy WorldI have released the fourth in my series of audio chats; Sanity Within our Crazy World. This audio-chat discusses and demonstrates the many benefits of using the Living in Alignment method to improve your self esteem, relationships, happiness and quality of life.
I will be conducting another complimentary presentation of the benefits of Living in Alignment in Sacramento, discussing not only the benefits, but giving insight into the techniques of developing an internally resourced relationship with your Soul and spirituality. If interested and for information simply click on the button to register. Darcy Clarke www.darcyclarke.us 7/11/2019 0 Comments Having your Soul Lead Your LifeI have released the third in my series of audio chats; Having your Soul Lead Your Life. This audio-chat discusses and demonstrates the power of using one's Soul Connection from my very personal past experience.
I will be conducting another complimentary presentation of the benefits of Living in Alignment in Sacramento. If interested and for information simply click on the button to register. 7/5/2019 0 Comments Love and Loving Oneself The first step to true love is the ability to loving oneself. The Living in Alignment method is designed to help in this quest. I am conducting an introductory presentation in Sacramento on July 28th that you will find insightful in this regard. For information visit:https://www.meetup.com/Introduction-To-Living-In-Alignment-LIA/events/262796012/?fbclid=IwAR3BM1xYxgxhZPtlLe40apk-JqFS2C3wK1nIHADUkyzv18Lwd5p7FsvPC04
6/21/2019 0 Comments The Living in Alignment ApproachI have released the second in my series of audio chats; the Living in Alignment Approach. This Audi chat discusses the source and meaning of Living in Alignment and using spiritual power to making your Soul connection.
I have a few spaces remaining in Sacramento, for my complimentary presentation of the benefits of Living in Alignment. For information simply click on the button to register. I am releasing a series of audio chats, which will explain the many benefits of Living in Alignment and help explore your spirituality by connecting with your Soul. This is the first in the series. I will be releasing others shortly. Should you find the topic of interest, you are most welcome to join me in Sacramento, for a complimentary presentation of the many virtues of the Living in Alignment Model and how to practice Living in Alignment in your every day life. For information simply click on the button to register. Thank you. www.darcyclarke.us |
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