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Jennie Lannette, LCSW

Jennie Lannette, LCSW

Licensed therapist, writer, and published author, with a focus on trauma recovery.

Articles by Jennie Lannette, LCSW

Finding Healthy Routines in Recovery: 5 New Habits to Replace Drinking

One of the ironies of excessive drinking is that while it can look or feel chaotic, it’s often actually driven.

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April 23, 2021

Who Am I Without Alcohol? Finding Your Identity In Sobriety

Many people experience an identity crisis when they quit alcohol. This can be especially true for social drinkers. Those who.

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April 9, 2021

Repairing Relationships After Addiction

When your brain is hijacked by an addiction, you’re not typically functioning as your full self. Important values and relationships—even.

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April 2, 2021

Self-Forgiveness in Recovery

When you’re in recovery from alcohol abuse, you may still be reeling from your past experiences. You may not fully.

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March 23, 2021

Mindfulness in Recovery: How it Helps & Getting Started

Have you ever stopped just to watch a sunset? Or stared for a few minutes at the ocean? Perhaps you.

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March 16, 2021

How To Talk To Your Partner About Your Addiction

It’s normal to feel nervous about sharing your addiction struggles with a partner. Like many people, you may want to.

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February 22, 2021

Self-Care in Recovery: 5 Ways to Look After Yourself

Much of the process of quitting or cutting back on alcohol is about exactly that: How to reduce or stop.

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February 19, 2021

Shame and Alcohol Addiction: Breaking the Cycle

Shame can attach to the core of who we are. It is a common experience, but also a particularly painful.

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February 8, 2021

Drinking to Deal with Relationship Stress: How to Break the Cycle

Do you use alcohol to cope with relationship problems? If so, you’re not alone. Research shows that people with high.

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January 5, 2021

Dealing With Triggers in Recovery

If you or a loved one has ever struggled with alcohol, you may be familiar with the idea of “drinking.

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December 29, 2020

9 Ways to Cope With Family Drinking at Holiday Gatherings

Holidays bring up a lot of mixed feelings. Most of us just want to have fun, visit, and be accepted.

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November 27, 2020