Reading Time: 3 MinutesDo you need therapy? Taking the first step into starting therapy to better your mental health can be nerve-racking. Almost half of Americans will experience a mental illness at some point in their lifetime. Despite their pain, most of these people will not seek psychotherapy. Although there are many reasons that people fail to seek […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesLGBTQ Pride Month LGBTQ Pride Month occurs in the United States in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. This entire month is dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ voices, celebrating LGBTQ culture, and supporting LGBTQ rights. Although our society has taken tremendous steps forward in celebrating and uplifting this marginalized […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesAs we dive deeper into Mental Health Awareness Month, it is nearly impossible to open the Internet without coming across a social media post, a personal story, or a news article about depression. Depression affects 17 million adults (approximately 7 percent) in the United States each year. Depression affects how you feel about yourself, and […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesMotherhood is one of the most selfless, challenging, exhausting, and rewarding journeys. Most mothers will do anything for their children daily, putting their own needs on the backburner. Mothers often sacrifice their own needs and desires to make sure their children are healthy and happy. Over time this can become a burden that can potentially […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, a particular month devoted to raising awareness and education about mental health and self-care, eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health disorders, and promoting the importance of routine mental health care. Mental health goes above and beyond the diagnosis and treatment for mental health disorders such as anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesTo forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you. — Lewis B. Smedes Forgiveness is an important lesson to learn, not only in recovery but also during many stages of life. Forgiveness is an intentional and voluntary process. It is characterized by letting go of any negative energy. People […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesIf you have a friend or relative who is struggling with a substance use disorder, whether it is alcohol, recreational drugs, or illicit drugs, it can be one of the most challenging situations to witness. Addiction can be crumbling, and when you are sitting in the backseat watching it unfold with your loved one, it […]
Reading Time: 3 Minutes“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Every step toward the goals requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” –Martin Luther King Addictive behavior is a symptom of deep underlying emotional processes. This destructive symptom often turns into habitual behavior. We don’t plan to become addicted to […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesMentorships come in all shapes and sizes, from mentorships in the career and education space to mentorships in sports and the outdoors community; mentorships can be informal or formal. Mentorship in addiction recovery provides a structured accountability system between two individuals who can support each other and provide guidance to help teach and meet each […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesFamily Support During Addiction Treatment The family plays a central and pivotal role in addiction, whether it is an addiction to alcohol or illicit drugs. During the depths of an individual’s addiction, each family member plays a pivotal role and can strongly impact the individual in both positive and negative ways. Whether the family member […]
