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Do you have a family member in recovery? There are many benefits to Al-Anon family support groups that can improve the recovery experience for your family and your loved one who is receiving treatment. Blog Link... https://aspirecounselingservice.com/benefits-of-al-anon-fa/ #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #substanceabuse #narcansaveslives #Depression #sobriety #breakaddiction #familysupport #recoveryispossible #alanongroups See more

Have you visited the Blog Page & Resource Center on our website yet? Articles Videos FAQ's... ...and more! New article coming tomorrow, stay tuned. #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #substanceabuse #narcansaveslives #Depression #sobriety #breakaddiction #familysupport #recoveryispossible

If you are doubting yourself and unsure if treatment will really work for you, we ENCOURAGE you to reach out to us! We are here for you anytime! 24/7 | 888-585-7373... #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #substanceabuse #narcansaveslives #Depression #sobriety #breakaddiction #familysupport #recoveryispossible

Great things happen when you choose sobriety! #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #substanceabuse #narcansaveslives #Depression #sobriety #breakaddiction #familysupport #recoveryispossible

#AspireAlumni Don't forget to join us on October 4th @ 6:30pm!! Stay Connected... #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #substanceabuse #narcansaveslives #Depression #sobriety #breakaddiction #familysupport #recoveryispossible See more

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We know taking the first step is not always easy! We are available 24/7 888-585-7373 #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #substanceabuse #narcansaveslives #Depression #sobriety #breakaddiction #familysupport #recoveryispossible #suicideawareness

As the month comes to an end, we want to remind everyone that #SuicidePreventionAwareness is not just for one month, it's everyday awareness! Our goal is to make sure that anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health conditions, or substance abuse behavior knows that they can reach out to Aspire. 24/7 | 888-585-7373... Blog Link https://aspirecounselingservice.com/suicide-prevention-awa/ #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #substanceabuse #narcansaveslives #Depression #sobriety #breakaddiction #familysupport #recoveryispossible #suicideawareness

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month "A time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide." -NAMI National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273 TALK (8255)... #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #substanceabuse #narcansaveslives #Depression #sobriety #breakaddiction #familysupport #recoveryispossible #suicideawareness See more

Drop a if you love someone in recovery! September is #NationalRecoveryMonth, and our Aspire team believes that Recovery Month emphasizes the idea that recovery is possible through treatment. However, for our team, every month is Recovery Month. We work day in and day out to ensure our community understands recovery is an attainable goal.... If you or a loved one is currently struggling with a substance use disorder, we want to lend a helping hand. Our Aspire counselors are here to take your phone call 24/7 (888) 585-7373. #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #substanceabuse #narcansaveslives #Depression #sobriety #breakaddiction #familysupport #recoveryispossible See more

The Opioid Epidemic has been rising since COVID-19! According to recent studies and research from the CDC... "We’ve seen counterfeit drugs like oxycodone laced with fentanyl available illegally on the street, and even illegal drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine have been laced with fentanyl. The combination of these substances is lethal" Easily Accessible ... Highly Addictive Deathly (in many cases) - #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #Therapy #Depression #sobriety #addiction #covid19 #telehealth #opioidaddiction

The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph. George Washington Happy #PresidentsDay.

Remember, this isn't just a day for couples, it's a day to celebrate love in all forms! HAPPY V A L E N T I N E 'S DAY -... #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #Therapy #Depression #sobriety #addiction #bekind #valentinesday #valentinesday2021 See more

We take pride in the community that we serve! B A K E R S F I E L D Addiction & Substance Abuse Treatment.... - #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #newbeginnings #sobriety #addiction #bekind #covid19 #telehealth See more

According to the NSDUH (National Survey on Drug Use and Health), though progress is being made, underage drinking remains a persistent problem. It's the small habits developed at a young age that can progress into adult addiction. -... #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #newbeginnings #sobriety #addiction #bekind #covid19 #telehealth See more

We provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment that is personalized to fit each individual’s needs. Addiction & Substance Abuse Treatment -... #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #newbeginnings #sobriety #addiction #bekind #covid19 #telehealth See more

#MondayMotivation - #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #newbeginnings #sobriety #addiction #bekind #covid19 #telehealth

WELCOME 2021! - #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #hellodecember #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #covid19 #telehealth #hello2021 #happynewyear #2021

Aspire is a firm believer in providing our communities with the best care and resources to get their life back on track, one day at a time.

Christmas this year will be quite "different" than average, especially for those dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues. However, there are many safe ways that you can celebrate the season with your family and friends while remaining safe and following the recommended guidelines. READ FULL BLOG... https://aspirecounselingservice.com/meeting-the-challenges/ - #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #hellodecember #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #befree #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #covid19 #telehealth #winterblues #christmas2020 See more

And just like that, 2020 has come and gone! This year has brought trials and tribulations for many. We refuse to let it hinder our outlook on a new beginning. We wish you a safe and Happy New Year Share your WORD below ... - #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #2021 #happynewyears #hellodecember #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #covid19 #telehealth

#nationaluglysweaterday Feeling the holiday spirit around the office! Putting our best sweater forward Are you wearing your ugly sweater today?... - #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #hellodecember #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #befree #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #covid19 #telehealth #holidayspirit

NEW READ Volunteering has many benefits for someone in recovery, including developing a sense of purpose, community, and belonging which will all help you to maintain your sobriety. ... Full Blog Link https://aspirecounselingservice.com/volunteering-a-sense-o/ - #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #hellodecember #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #covid19 #telehealth #volunteering See more

#Christmas2020 We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! -... #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #hellodecember #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #covid19 #telehealth #holidayvibes See more

It can be frustrating trying to help somebody who doesn’t want to be helped but never give up hope! Never underestimate the power of planting a seed! #PlantingSeedsSavingLives #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield... #KernCounty See more

If you would like to request an appointment or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us today. Our team is ready to help you make the change to better yourself. -... #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #hellodecember #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #covid19 #telehealth See more

#thursdaythoughts In case you thought about giving up today, here is your reminder...YOU GOT THIS! -... #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #hellodecember #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #befree #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #covid19 #telehealth See more

We are proud to have been involved in success stories such as Jerome's. We are even more elated that he can now pay it forward by guiding others on their path to recovery with us here at Aspire Counseling Services. At Aspire, finding who you truly are can lead you to a new future for yourself, your career, and your family.

We should all be mindful of those around us and take an extra second or two to think about how our actions may impact others, especially those dealing with substance abuse/addiction or currently in recovery - #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #hellodecember #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #drugs #alcohol #befree #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #covid19 #telehealth

#TipThursday ... Try spending some time outside and taking a walk, surrounding yourself with nature. This helps to get away from the distractions of everyday things. #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #drugs #alcohol #befree #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #love #hope #joy #positive #change #secondchances #pray

HOLIDAY SKATEBOARD GIVEAWAY In the spirit of the holidays, we want to give away this new Aspire themed skateboard! HOW TO ENTER:... Like this post Tag 3 friends that have positively impacted your life The winner will be picked on 12/24 Christmas Eve and Announced on 12/25 Christmas Day! {must pick up the skateboard at Aspire Counseling Services in Bakersfield} BEST OF LUCK - #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #hellodecember #giveaway #skatesober #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction

10 Powerful Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt. William Shakespeare... Self-doubt can be a troubling and persuasive voice that holds you back. It holds you back from seizing your opportunities. It makes getting started or finishing things harder than they need to be. Sure, it can sometimes be useful as it helps you to soberly see your current limitations or simply recognize a half-baked or bad idea. But mostly, it holds you back in life. So how can you get around that, how can you overcome those times of self-doubt so that you can move forward once again? 1. Say stop. First, when your inner doubts bubble up, be quick. Don’t let them spin out of control or grow from a whisper to a stream of discouraging sentences. Instead, talk back to that doubtful part of yourself. In your mind, say or shout something like: No, no, no, we are not going down that road again. By doing so you can disrupt the thought pattern and stop that inner self-doubter from taking over. 2. Look to the past and awash yourself in the memories. Be real with yourself and ask yourself: How many times when I doubted myself or feared something would happen did that negative thing come into reality after I still took action? The answer for me and probably for you too is not very often at all. Self-doubts are most often just monsters in your head that your mind may use to keep you from making changes and to keep you within the comfort zone. If you look to the past and see how well things have gone many times despite those self-doubts then it become easier to let go of them or to ignore them and to focus on the more likely positive outcome and to take action. 3. Talk to someone about it. When you keep your thoughts on the inside they can become distorted, exaggerated and not very much in line with reality or reasonable expectations. This is very much true when it comes to self-doubting thoughts. So let them out into the light. Talk to someone close to you about your self-doubts. Just letting them out and saying them out loud can often help you to hear how exaggerated these thoughts have become. And by talking about those doubts with someone that is supportive you can get a change in perspective. 4. Start keeping a journal. Keeping a journal can be a helpful habit for many reasons. When it comes to self-doubts it can help you to: Keep a realistic record of your life. And help you to remember the positive things, the successes you have had and how you have overcome obstacles if you are prone to remembering things with a negative slant. Gain clarity more easily. It is often easier to alleviate fears and doubts and to gain clarity if you have an issue laid out on paper or in a computer document rather than if you try to go through it all in your mind. By making lists of pros and cons, going through your thoughts and emotions and similar events from the past and by writing down different perspectives on the issue it becomes easier to find solutions and to see your challenge in a clearer and more level-headed way. 5. Remember: people don’t care that much about what you do or say. When you worry about what others may think or say if you do something then the self-doubt can quickly become stronger and you get stuck in inaction and in fear. When that happens remind yourself that the truth is that people don’t really care that much about what you or do not do. They have their hands full with thinking about themselves, their kids and pets, jobs and upcoming sports matches and with worrying about what people may think of them. 6. Get a boost of optimism. Let someone else’s enthusiasm, motivation and constructive optimism flow over to you. Spend 20 minutes with a an audio book, a podcast or a book that gives you that. This quick 20 minute session can greatly help you to shift your self-doubts into optimism and into thinking constructively about your challenge. 7. See a setback as temporary. When you have a setback then it is easy to start doubting yourself and what you do. To start seeing this current setback as something that will simply be your new normal. This way of looking at things can trap you in thinking that there’s no point in continuing to take action. So instead: Remember: You are not a failure just because you failed. Setbacks happen to everyone who take chances. It is simply a part of living life fully. Sometimes things go well and sometimes they don’t. So don’t make a failure into this huge thing or into your identity. Ask yourself: what is one thing I can learn from this setback? Use the mistake or failure to your advantage and to move forward once again in smarter way. 8. Sharpen your skills. If you, for instance, often get self-doubt before a presentation in school or at work then sharpen your presentation skills. Read a few books about it and practice at home in front of a mirror or in front of a friend. Then you’ll feel more confident, competent and relaxed in such situations. 9. Don’t beat yourself up about it. A common way to handle self-doubt is to get angry at yourself and your lack of motion forward. To try to beat yourself up as a way to get yourself to move forward. That does not in my experience help that much. I have found that being kind and constructive when feeling self-doubt is a better choice. So I use kind and understanding words towards myself but I also ask myself: What is one very small step I can take to move forward in this situation? Then I take that very small step and start to step by step move towards where I want to go. 10. Remember: You can course-correct along the way. Trying to plan every move you will make on a journey towards a goal or dream can become draining and lead to quite a bit of self-doubt. And it it usually don’t work that well anyway since the best laid plans often start to fall part a bit or need some change when they are confronted with reality. So do a bit of rough planning and then start your journey. And remember that you can always course-correct along the way towards what you want. Empowered by the new knowledge, experience and feedback you will get as you keep going on that path. By: Henrik Edberg #sobriety #recovery #ODAAT #aspire

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It's not a race....appreciate the journey! Your testimony can change a life #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #drugs #alcohol #befree #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #love #hope #joy #positive #change #secondchances #pray

Teenagers across the country are struggling with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their mental health issues and addiction are rising astronomically during these stressful times. FULL BLOG LINK: https://aspirecounselingservice.com/teen-mental-health-iss/... #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #drugs #alcohol #befree #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #love #hope #joy #positive #change #secondchances #pray

Planting Seeds Saving Lives Individuals and families from all over CA have put their trust in Aspire to guide them down the path of recovery. We’ve been very grateful for the continuous support and trust received from current clients and Alumni for the effort we put into our programs for each individual client. #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #drugs #alcohol #befree #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #love #hope #joy #positive #change #secondchances #pray

We know how to celebrate sober at Aspire Counseling Services! We had 6 staff birthdays in November! Happy Birthday to Yesenia, Cliff, Lisa, Lauren, Luis, and Evan! #HopeDealers #Squad #Sobriety

Did you "Fall off the Wagon"? Have some minor setbacks? It's okay! GET BACK UP & KEEP GOING! #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #drugs #alcohol #befree #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #love #hope #joy #positive #change #secondchances #pray

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REMINDER Our Monthly Alumni Meeting has been moved to Telehealth only! Don't miss out TODAY @6:30 PM... Be sure to contact [email protected] for more information. #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #drugs #alcohol #befree #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #love #hope #joy #positive #change #secondchances #pray See more

Happy Halloween from everyone here at Aspire Counseling Services! We hope everyone has a safe and sober night. Share what you have planned for tonight with us below!... #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #drugs #alcohol #befree #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #love #hope #joy #positive #change #secondchances #pray #soberhalloween #halloween

We have a special guest running our telehealth group this morning!! Spiderman! Who knew he was also a certified alcohol and drug counselor? We hope everyone has a safe, fun, sober, and happy Halloween!

[ A L U M N I ] Our Monthly Alumni Meeting has been moved to Telehealth only! Don't miss out this Monday, November 2nd @6:30 PM... Be sure to contact [email protected] for more information. #AspireCounselingServices #Bakersfield #Sober #Recovery #IOP #PHP #drugfree #substanceabuse #Therapy #Depression #Anxiety #Stress #Stigma #drugs #alcohol #befree #motivation #soberfun #sobriety #addiction #love #hope See more