How can we confront denial in ourselves?

found at coping.org
We can confront denial by:

Asking ourselves honestly why we are in denial.

Asking ourselves what are the benefits to be gained by our denial.

Asking ourselves what is too painful to face.

Recognizing when we are caught up in magical or fantasy thinking about our problem or loss.

Recognizing the negative consequences that [...]

No Really, I’m Fine! Denial vs. Reality

excerpted from a teaching by Diane on May 20, 2008
Hebrews 4:12-13
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is [...]

Piece of Mind = Peace of Mind

Sometimes, life gets insane and there just seems no time for me to think or do or anything.  I believe it was John Lennon who said “life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.”  Sometimes it feels like I am still trying to catch up on what is happening so I can [...]

Why groups are important to me…

contributed by Shelley, a Celebrate the Journey Leader
Recently someone asked what was better: the material we cover in groups, or the people in the groups?
Without a doubt I would easily say its the people.  Here is my story:
When I started out in Celebrate the Journey, I was intimidated by strange people.  Not that the people [...]

Chew on This

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
1 Corinthians 10:13

Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt

Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt.
–Mark Twain

It’s not denial. I’m just selective about the reality I accept.
–Bill Watterson
 
I have a very highly developed sense of denial.
–Gwyneth Paltrow

Delay is the deadliest form of denial.
–C. Northcote Parkinson

How often it is that the angry man rages denial of what his inner self is telling him.
–Frank Herbert

Though silence [...]

Spotlight on… Divorce Care

Come and check out our Divorce Care group!  Here is a little bit more about it!!!

Our Divorce Care Group meets all year round.  We offer help and support to people going through the awful pain of divorce.  First we watch a video and then we sit around and discuss it.  We are leaders who all [...]

Right where you are, right now!

Have you ever felt that you would just get to making life better when…
you find that new job?
you finish this or that task?
you get married?
you have kids?
you get divorced?
you quit doing whatever?
and the list goes on….
Well, stop thinking that!  See, God wants to help you make your life better right where you are, no matter [...]

Chew on This

Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.
–Dale Carnegie

It’s gonna be a HOT summer!

For those of you have just joined Celebrate the Journey, welcome!
Summer is usually break time for most folks, but not at C the J!  Recovery never stops, nor do we.  We have several terrific groups that have begun yesterday, but it is never too late to come!  Don’t feel like if you miss a session [...]