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What if?

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:46 pm
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ScorpionPW Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:03 pm

Hey everyone, I thought we could have a little bit of fun...

Below is a bunch of What if? questions.

It would be great to see peoples responses,...

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Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:46 pm
Navigating the Grand Final weekend

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:28 pm
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Lhiver Thu Sep 23, 2021 3:22 pm

The Grand Final is just around the corner, and no matter whether you’re backing the Demons or cheering on the Doggies, it’s an exciting time!

For a...

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Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:28 pm
3 things to be grateful for

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:35 pm
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TheDees Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:48 pm

Hi everyone,

We understand that weekends are the hardest moment of the week for many trying to kick-off an addiction. For this reason, we’re going...
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Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:35 pm
Thursday Check-in - How to stay sober on the weekend

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:18 pm
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Bamboo [facilitator] Thu Jul 02, 2020 10:31 am

Hi everyone,

It's Thursday and we are already almost at the end of the week. We've created this new topic to focus on how we can prepare ourselves...
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Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:18 pm
3 things to look forward to

Last post by ScorpionPW Wed Sep 22, 2021 9:51 pm
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TheDees Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:42 pm

Hi everyone,

To get into the weekend with a positive mindset, we’ll be running weekly activities! The purpose of these activities is to create a...
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Wed Sep 22, 2021 9:51 pm
Share an inspiring or motivating quote

Last post by ScorpionPW Tue Sep 21, 2021 9:47 pm
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TheDees Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:45 pm

Hi everyone,

We understand that weekends are the hardest moment of the week for many trying to kick-off an addiction. For this reason, we’re going...
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Tue Sep 21, 2021 9:47 pm
Monday Meetup - Join us weekly!

Last post by Lhiver Tue Sep 21, 2021 8:45 am
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Vik Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:43 pm

It's nice to chat to people who understand.

From this Monday, we're running a weekly casual online chat on Monday evenings. Join us for a casual...
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Tue Sep 21, 2021 8:45 am
Turning the negative into positive

Last post by Lhiver Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:19 am
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TheDees Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:39 pm

Hi everyone,

To kick off the weekend on a positive note, every Saturday and Sunday we’ll be running some activities to help get us into a good...
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Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:19 am
Trivia!

Last post by Lhiver Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:08 am
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camembert Fri Sep 04, 2020 3:37 pm

Hi everyone,
Time to start a new tradition - Friday Trivia!
Each Friday at 4pm we will post ten trivia questions based around a certain theme.
We...
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Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:08 am
Let's Talk!: Urges and cravings

Last post by BonsaiBeginner Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:06 am
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Vik Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:27 am

One of the biggest things we're up against when making change are urges, or cravings. Learning to identify them, and how best works for us to manage...

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Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:06 am
Let's Talk: Hobbies and Recovery!

Last post by Katiee Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:42 am
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Lhiver Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:04 am

As we move through recovery, we might find we have a bit of extra time on our hands. For some, having too much spare time can lead to boredom, which...

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Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:42 am
Monthly Wrap Up - August 2021

Last post by Lhiver Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:01 pm

Lhiver Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:01 pm

August Monthly Wrap Up

Hey everyone! Another month has come to its end, we’re now officially in the second half of 2021, which is something.

This...

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Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:01 pm
International Overdose Awareness Day

Last post by Lhiver Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:49 am

Lhiver Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:49 am

International Overdose Awareness Day

The 31st of August is International Overdose Awareness Day. Overdose can affect anyone, and can occur at any...

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Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:49 am
Q&A: Prescription drugs use, misuse and dependence.

Last post by ScorpionPW Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:26 pm
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Vik Thu Sep 19, 2019 2:55 pm

A special event: Q&A with a nurse about all things prescription medications.

ANSWERS NOW LIVE - HERE .

Over the past 10-15 years there has...

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Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:26 pm
Let’s Talk: Dealing with Guilt and Shame

Last post by Calvino01 Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:06 am
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Lady Bug Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:10 pm

When you’re struggling with substance abuse and addiction, you will do things you wouldn’t dream of doing sober, just to get through the day. After...

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Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:06 am
COVID-19 Lockdown & how to cope

Last post by Peace Dove Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:54 am
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Lady Bug Thu Sep 10, 2020 6:39 pm

For all of us in Australia, we have experienced what it was like to be “locked down” in isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, none more so...

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Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:54 am
Poll- How easy have you found it to navigate the forums?

Last post by Peace Dove Sun Aug 01, 2021 12:22 pm
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This topic has a poll. Lhiver Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:59 am

Hey everyone, this is poll is just so we can work out how easy it is for everyone to get around the forum. We're always looking for ways to improve...

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Sun Aug 01, 2021 12:22 pm
Monthly Wrap Up - July 2021

Last post by Bamboo [facilitator] Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:10 pm

Bamboo [facilitator] Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:10 pm

Hi everyone,

We’re approaching the end of July, so it’s time to wrap-up the month. First of all, a massive shout-out to our newest members, welcome!...

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Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:10 pm
Let's Talk: The importance of exercise in recovery

Last post by WildeReformed Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:04 pm
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Lhiver Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:01 pm

Recovery brings with it a lot of change, as you begin to move towards your goals, you will probably find you have a lot more time on your hands....

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Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:04 pm
Meet the Counsellors

Last post by ScorpionPW Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:28 pm
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TheDees Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:22 pm

Hey folks, we're starting a new thread here to discuss counselling and recovery!

Have you considered reaching out to a counsellors? Professional...
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Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:28 pm
Navigating Christmas

Last post by HeitaWoorb Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:43 pm
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HelpfulBee Sat Nov 28, 2020 5:16 pm

Christmas is just around the corner now! And as amazing of a season Christmas can be, for many of us who have experienced addiction, and those of us...

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Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:43 pm
Monthly Wrap Up - June 2021

Last post by Lhiver Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:18 am

Lhiver Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:18 am

June Monthly Wrap Up

Another month is coming to an end, so we’re here again to give a little rundown of some high points of June and what we have...

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Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:18 am
Let's Talk: How to make new friends?

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:09 pm
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Peace Dove Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:10 pm

Most of us experienced making friends for the first time during childhood, school being the most popular place for such deed. However, as we grow up...

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Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:09 pm
Q&A with a Sex Counsellor: Intimacy & Recovery

Last post by RicchRoss Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:34 pm
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Vik Fri Feb 14, 2020 12:20 pm

If you or your partner (or both) are making changes to your drinking or drug use, you might find that your experience of intimacy also changes. This...

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Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:34 pm
Poll - What stops you from participating in the forum?

Last post by Lhiver Sat Jun 12, 2021 11:24 am
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This topic has a poll. Peace Dove Mon May 10, 2021 12:57 pm

Hello everyone,

The Team at Counselling Online is constantly trying to improve this space for you. However, the best way to decide what direction to...

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Sat Jun 12, 2021 11:24 am

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