Rejuvenating a Relationship

Rejuvenating a Relationship In a long term relationship, it takes a lot of two sided…


Be Happy: Finding Joy on a Budget

Finding Joy on a Budget Money is not necessary to be happy.  Although the…


elderly substance abuse

Elderly and Substance Abuse

When thinking about who struggles with addiction, many overlook the possibility of…


What is Harm Reduction?

History The idea of Harm Reduction started in the early 90’s. Harm reduction programs…


caregiver fatigue

Caregiver Fatigue

Whether you are a parent caring for young children, a child caring for elderly parents, a…


Recovery and Eating Healthy

Recovery and Eating Healthy Recovery means much more than quitting drugs, drinking, or…


self worth

Discovering Your Self Worth

Many think that self-esteem and self worth are the same thing and use the terms…


recovery pride

Recovery Pride

There are some who are in recovery who wear their recovery badge on their sleeve with…


Recovery: Beware of the Holidays

There are holidays year round, but especially in the late fall and winter months, there…


cravings addiction

Cravings for Past Addictive Substances

Cravings are not limited to food and pregnant women. Anyone can have cravings and it is…


Behavioral Activation: Scheduling Out Depression

Behavioral Activation is a technique sometimes used to help treat depression. Just as…


spirituality

Spirituality a Strength

Whether it is mental health, substance abuse, suicide, or general health and wellness,…


domestic violence

Domestic Violence: Why They Stay

If you are a survivor of domestic violence or know someone who is in a domestic violent…


gratitude

Benefits of being grateful

Actively exercising the art of gratitude may have more benefits than one realizes.…


fears

Fears

Everyone experiences the emotion fear. It is completely natural and human to be afraid at…


chronic stress

Chronic Stress

Stress is an unpleasant emotion that everyone dislikes. At times our stress can become so…


Understanding Suicide and Finding Help

Everyone at some point in their life goes through difficult and trying times. Feeling…


social anxiety

Dealing with Social Anxiety

Clammy hands, a racing heart, thoughts spinning out of control, worrying about what…


nightmares

Nightmares

Just about every one of us has experienced some form of nightmare in their life. It’s…


ptsd

Coming home from war - PTSD

Coming Home from War After serving in the military, many look forward to coming home or…


setting boundaries

Setting boundaries with family

Everyone has a different family. Family dynamics can sometimes be the most difficult…


social media envy

Social Media Envy

There are many positive aspects to social media. Indeed, it is a wonderful way to stay…


emotional anchors

Emotional Anchors

The Need For Emotional Anchors Being emotionally stable isn’t something that you’re just…


mania

Mania

MANIA! In everyday conversations, we hear individuals throw around the word bipolar. When…


To the parents of toddlers

The Terrible Twos Many of us heard people say, “oh the terrible twos;” however, some…