Posted by Dr. Vladimir Nacev on January 19, 2012
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Left to right, Tim Bevins and Chris Richards, physical therapy technicians with Peak Performance Sports and Physical Therapy in Jacksonville, N.C., assist Staff Sgt. Curtis Fowler, a platoon sergeant with the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, with a therapy exercise to treat a traumatic brain injury. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katie Mathison)
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Now that the holidays are over, some of us may be struggling with resolutions—coming to terms with last year’s and already frustrated with this year’s. However, the best time to evaluate or assess last year’s resolutions was last year. The idea is that at New Year’s we start new, and hopefully with lessons learned from previous years. Based on my clinical experiences, I’ve found that many people find dealing with resolutions a bit frustrating; some may feel guilty when their goals aren’t met, and others may give up completely before long. Not surprising, keeping up with resolutions can be both challenging and rewarding. To be successful, people need a meaningful support resource—one that coaches, encourages, offers hope and lifts us up when we fall.
The concept of recovery has two similar, guiding principles—that of encouragement and hope. Recovery services are designed to support individuals seeking to overcome a variety of emotional, behavioral, and physical injuries, which exist on a continuum of improved health and wellness, and are integral to effective treatment outcomes and successful reintegration. Regardless of whether you’re experiencing an emotional, behavioral or physical problem, being continuously encouraged, hopeful and believing that it’s possible to regain a meaningful life, is an invaluable and powerful medicine.