October 10th is World Mental Health Day
This year on October 10th, the theme is “Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality”, highlighting the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on individuals’ mental health. Read More
Virtual Panel Announcement: Sober is the New Black
Sober is the New Black: a Conversation about Fashion, Mental Health, and Sobriety is a virtual roundtable discussion that will feature models, designers, stylists, and fashion lovers who all discuss their experiences of the fashion industry and its views on mental health and sobriety. Read More
How to Tell Time
For some time now I’ve lost track of the days. The weeks pass by in a blur, like when you’re riding a train and you see the landscape out the window. Read More
From Immunity to Appeals: Will the Sacklers be brought to Justice?
It would be nice to believe that the law is fair and just, but unfortunately money can bend both fairness and justice… Read More
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Meditation
Do you have any problems? Then meditation may not be the right thing for you. That might seem to be the message that’s emerging from some sources that are pushing back against the increasing popularity of meditation over the last decade or more, especially under the banner of “mindfulness,” which has become a buzzword in spiritual and therapeutic circles. Read More
Sober September: A Time for Reflection and Celebration
September is usually a big month for us here at Soberocity! It is a month to celebrate our community as well as to reflect back on the journey it took for us all to get here. Read More
The Mind That Craves: Free Guided Meditation
Courtesy of our friends from Healthy Minds Innovations, this free, ten minute meditation will help you to recenter yourself, regardless of where you are at within your recovery journey. Read More
Caring for the Mind, Body and Soul with Gabrielle Baty
I chose this name as I felt it was a reflection of my life and my sober journey. Yoga was a major key in my recovery and through this practice I found myself again; yoga helped me to find my inner strength again; yoga reminded me of my resilience. Read More
Virtual Open Mic Night
Virtual Open Mic Night, presented by Soberocity and Equilibrium, opens the floor to anyone looking to showcase their pandemic project to friends of Soberocity and Equilibrium. Read More
Acknowledging World Suicide Prevention Day
Every year on September 10th, the world observes a very sensitive and difficult topic: suicide. As stated by the World Health Organization (WHO), evidence shows that every 40 seconds someone decides to take their life. Read More
Can EMDR Help with Your Addiction Recovery?
EMDR offers concrete support and action-based solutions for reducing trauma symptoms and other mental health problems. It can be an influential tool in aiding your recovery. Read More
Be What You Love: Create Your Own Meditations Part 2
Nonetheless, having a few hints and suggestions to try out does no harm. So I want to offer here some ideas that I’ve found useful—not so much to say “do this” as “try something like this,” in your own way. Read More