Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that helps individuals change destructive thought patterns and guide them towards more positive, productive ones. Many people who have gone through substance abuse either started in order to self-medicate painful feelings or have developed symptoms of a mental illness due to their substance use; CBT hasRead More
One more day in recovery terms is a common expression for how people learn to navigate daily challenges. Just one more day to getting stronger, one more day to feeling better, one more day sober is a big step forward. When it comes to thinking about ‘one more day,’ it is not just the dayRead More
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects nearly 4 million people in the United States, according to Very Well Mind. Individuals with BPD often experience mood swings and changes in self-image, as well as changes in behavior. Since those with BPD often experience changing perceptions of themselves and their role in the world, their interests and valuesRead More
The body and brain take the brunt of addiction’s force. Over time, the body will shut down because the toxins are simply too much to handle. One of the issues people don’t think about as often is the immune system. Substances impact the immune system in different ways but mostly it weakens it against diseaseRead More
Personality disorders affect approximately 31 million Americans total, and involve a variety of disorders including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder (BPD, histrionic personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and more. Each type of personality disorder is based on a set of symptoms that could range in intensity; if you believe you may have aRead More
In our previous Alumni Blog, we discussed the ways that surviving trauma can cause us to feel isolated and separated from the rest of the world and other people. We also discussed the ways that trauma treatment can help us connect to others, a miracle which starts to occur the very second we open ourselvesRead More
The season is changing, and the days of shorter sunshine and longer nights will soon be past. Leaving winter and heading into spring is a reason for most people to rejoice, and start thinking of outdoor activities, ice cream, and parties. Most of us look forward to these things, even those people in recovery. WithRead More
Our holistic health consists of the mind, body, and spirit. They are all connected to one another, and if one is out of balance, the others will be impacted as well. Think about the last time felt stressed – did you soon get a headache after, or feel tired after you started thinking more andRead More
People who use drugs but still manage to raise their families, work, and keep it all hidden are considered high functioning. Denial about their addiction can cause lots of challenges along the journey. When someone functions at a high level, it may not be obvious they have an addiction, but they are struggling in spiteRead More
If you’ve been diagnosed with a mood disorder, you can likely relate to the unpredictability that each day brings. Intense highs or intense lows can affect nearly every aspect of life, making work, social relationships, and general functioning quite challenging at times. Thankfully, there are several effective strategies that can be used for treating moodRead More