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.
Carrying the Message of Recovery, Not the Addict
By Dominica ApplegateAs you move forward in your journey, it's important to remember that your past addiction does not define who you are. Here's ho... Continue Reading
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Newly Recovering Addict
By Dominica ApplegateWondering what to get your newly recovered loved one? Here are 10 wonderful holiday gifts for those new on the road of sobriety. Continue Reading
10 Non-Pharmaceutical Ways to Treat Insomnia
By Dominica ApplegateDo you ever have trouble falling asleep? If so, which of these remedies have worked for you? Continue Reading
5 Reasons Why 2016 is Officially Your Year of Change
By Dominica ApplegateWith the year coming to a close, many people come to wonder where time has gone and contemplate how things might be different i... Continue Reading
5 Common Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal
By Dominica ApplegateIt's common to have some anxiety about experiencing withdrawal symptoms, but knowing what to expect ahead of time can help calm... Continue Reading
7 Good Habits Every Recovering Addict Should Have
By Dominica ApplegateCultivating good habits can help you to feel happier and more productive in life. Continue Reading
Local vs. Out-of-Town Rehab: What’s Best for You?
By Dominica ApplegateRehab programs, either far and near home, will certainly help you progress towards sobriety. Continue Reading
3 Steps to Heal From Emotional Abuse
By Dominica ApplegateHere are 3 important steps to help you find the healing you need. Continue Reading
Selfie Addiction: Editing for Perfection
By Dominica ApplegateLike many other addictions, there are large underlying issues to be addressed. Continue Reading
6 Ways Friends & Family Can Support an Addicted Loved One
By Dominica ApplegateIf you have a loved one in recovery, your love and support can make a tremendous difference in their path towards change. Here ... Continue Reading