Benhilda Chanetsa
Benhilda Chanetsa has a BA Honors degree in History and Sociology and a teaching diploma, both from the University of London. She was a high school teacher for 11 years, and chief subeditor at a weekly newspaper for four years. She’s been a freelance lifestyle writer for the past 10 years and has two nonfiction e-books published on Amazon. The books are on overcoming negative thinking and surviving abusive relationships.
5 Recovery Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
By Benhilda ChanetsaThe road to recovery is long and painful. Stay on track with your recovery by taking note of these five crucial, but commonly o... Continue Reading
5 Negative Compliments You May Receive in Recovery and How to Respond
By Benhilda ChanetsaRegardless of how these backhanded compliments make you feel, flying off the handle because of them won’t help your situation. Continue Reading
How Your Pillow Plays an Important Role in Recovery
By Benhilda ChanetsaIf you're experiencing restless nights, body pain and allergic reactions during recovery, your pillow may be the one to blame. Continue Reading
6 Steps to Regain Your Children's Trust in Recovery
By Benhilda ChanetsaYour addiction spurred a long self-absorption phase, possibly causing distress in your children. Here are 6 adjustments you may... Continue Reading
The BPS Model of Addiction Explained
By Benhilda ChanetsaThe BPS model rejects linear, one-dimensional approaches to addiction and prefers a multi-sector treatment approach. Learn more... Continue Reading
5 Ways to Successfully Decline Alcohol This Holiday Season
By Benhilda ChanetsaHoliday parties can be particularly challenging for recovering alcoholics. These 5 tips can help make it easier to stay strong ... Continue Reading
Alcohol Inhalation: A Dangerous Trend
By Benhilda ChanetsaAlcohol inhalation is a disturbing trend among young adults that involves “smoking” alcohol instead of drinking it in order to ... Continue Reading
5 Small Steps to Healthier Eating Habits to Aid Addiction Recovery
By Benhilda ChanetsaDeveloping healthy eating habits takes time but once established, they help rebuild a body ravaged by addiction and manage cond... Continue Reading
6 Steps to Managing Anger in Recovery
By Benhilda ChanetsaTemper tantrums can leave a trail of broken relationships, disturbed sleep and a possible return to addiction. These eight step... Continue Reading
Why Being a Helicopter Parent Does Not Help Addiction
By Benhilda ChanetsaHovering over your child's activities 24/7 may actually be inducing or maintaining their drug and alcohol abuse. Learn to loose... Continue Reading