Toshia Humphries
Toshia Humphries is a writer, and artist in Lubbock, Texas. She has been writing for two decades and possesses two Master's Degrees from Texas Tech University, one a Master's of Education in Counseling and the other, a Master's of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a tri-level focus in Women's Studies, Addictions, and Counseling. She earned her Bachelor's in Psychology with a double minor in English and Substance Abuse from the same school. Additionally, Toshia has received specialized training and experience in addictions, substance abuse, and prevention at the Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery at Texas Tech University. There she co-facilitated life skills and process groups for kids and college students and co-authored a curriculum for life skills programs for teens. Toshia is the author of two books available on Amazon: Today is the Day to Sparkle: Daily Affirmations for Those Who Need to Find Their Shine (2016), and The Sky Was All Purple: A Collection of Love for Prince (2017). She is also the talk radio co-host of Girl Power Hour on Blog Talk Radio, and the creator of Threads Locks & Rock—a performance art show which utilizes personal experiences and stories to inspire each show and its performers, healing and empowering them and audience members alike. Much of her work is fueled by her own life experience and education.
10 Fears Addicts May Have When Seeking Treatment
By Toshia HumphriesAddicts often have many fears when entering rehab. Continue Reading
5 Assumptions About Recovery That You've Got All Wrong
By Toshia HumphriesStop buying into your ego's lies and discover the truth for yourself. Continue Reading
How to Find Healing as an Adult Child of an Addict
By Toshia HumphriesChildren need love and acceptance and the sense of belonging and emotional security that comes with those two things. Continue Reading
The 5 S’s That Launch Your Recovery Journey
By Toshia HumphriesIt may be a shock to learn that your painful experience in detox is merely the tip of the iceberg, but it's true. Your journey ... Continue Reading
5 Ways You Can Take Back the Holidays
By Toshia HumphriesWhether or not your family has its own holiday traditions or you’re simply looking for ways to keep yourself at peace this seas... Continue Reading
3 Ways to Kick Fear in the Butt and Succeed at Addiction Recovery
By Toshia HumphriesLearning how to prevent fear from kicking in and reigning it in when it becomes overwhelming are crucial survival techniques fo... Continue Reading
5 Ways You Can Start Loving Yourself Today
By Toshia HumphriesFor anyone in recovery, learning to love yourself is key in preventing relapses. Continue Reading
How to Stop the Relapse Grinch from Stealing Your Holiday Spirit
By Toshia HumphriesIn order to prepare ourselves, it is important to know how to prevent relapse thinking and behavior during the holidays. Continue Reading
Discovering Who You are After Addiction
By Toshia HumphriesWhen we enter into recovery, it is vital to our success that we switch our perspective from one that sees a lost identity to on... Continue Reading
6 Things You Need to Build High Self-Esteem During Addiction Recovery
By Toshia HumphriesAs most addiction specialists and recovering individuals know, active addiction can wreak havoc on one’s confidence. Continue Reading