Dominica Applegate
Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. Specializing in addictions, relationships, codependency, fitness, and health, her writing work is ultimately about helping people remove blocks that keep them stuck to create a life that they love. Dominica earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty University and her BS in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She is the author of three recent books including Recycle Your Pain (2015), The Pain, It Shapes Her World (2017), and Into the Wild, a Shadow Work Journal.
How the Expressive Arts Can Help with Your Recovery
By Dominica ApplegateThese creative modalities are becoming super popular for those who are eager to gain more emotional awareness and freedom. Continue Reading
How Equine Therapy Can Help in Recovery
By Dominica ApplegateIf you're seeking an alternative therapy for your recovery—one that can really bring about huge transformation—consider equine ... Continue Reading
Who Are You in Addiction?
By Dominica ApplegateSometimes when we get into recovery, we are not quite sure who we are outside of the booze or drugs. Continue Reading
5 Things to Gain From a Christian Support Group
By Dominica ApplegateHere are 5 of the many benefits of attending a Christian support group if you’ve chosen to walk the recovery path in faith. Continue Reading
STUDY: The Body's Intrinsic Anti-Addiction Response
By Dominica ApplegateResearch suggests that the brain has a natural means of actually reversing the effects of addiction. Continue Reading
7 Reasons You Shouldn't Be Ashamed of AA
By Dominica ApplegateThe stigma of AA can cause feelings of shame, but it's the first step towards redemption. Continue Reading
Getting Help Without Losing Your Job
By Dominica ApplegateYou might think that telling an employer about your addiction would paint you as unreliable, the truth is that it shows you’re ... Continue Reading
New Treatment for Heroin Addiction
By Dominica ApplegateReserachers recently discovered that hydromorphone, typically sold under the brand name Dilaudid, can also be a highly effectiv... Continue Reading
How a Spiritual Counselor Can Reinforce Your Recovery
By Dominica ApplegateIf you're getting a tug from deep inside, longing for some sort of spiritual vision or purpose in your life, going to see a spi... Continue Reading
How I Broke Free From My Love Addiction
By Dominica ApplegateCodependency and love addiction are sneaky, but you must stand guard in order to move forward. Continue Reading