When most people think of relapse, addiction immediately comes to mind. Movies and media in general have generally portrayed an image of a person reverting back to old addiction habits, never to return to their recovery; unfortunately, this depiction spreads a misconception – relapse can be a small incident, and a person can immediately turnRead More
Let’s face it – life can get busy. Between handling responsibilities at school and/or work, managing home chores and family life, and keeping up with a social presence, your mental health may very well be the last thing on your mind (no pun intended!). Steve Aitchison is quoted saying, “Emotional pain is not something that shouldRead More
Healing is vital to our happiness and health, and sometimes this cannot be done through simply talking, such as what occurs in psychotherapy (also known as “talk therapy”). Creative processes give us the ability to unleash the unspoken in ways that haven’t been expressed before – through movement, a person can uncover a lot ofRead More
The type of lifestyle we lead greatly affects the way we age and carry out daily activities. Unfortunately, this often goes overlooked – we get carried away with life’s busy-ness and become entrenched in a multitude of things; our thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors are often exerted in response to a chaotic world. When we letRead More
One of the most important ways we have to be during the holiday season is to be realistic. Holidays are promoted with the utmost idealism about the picture perfect celebration accompanied by the picture perfect feelings and ways of being. Living as a person in recovery from trauma and potentially addictions, or related mental healthRead More
When you’re so focused on taking care of your family, on maintaining your status in a career, or on building a romantic relationship, it’s easy to neglect the small parts that make up your health and wellness. Too often we skip meals, eat the wrong foods, drink too much alcohol, smoke cigarettes, and more, notRead More
If you’ve been ready to move forward and find healing from the pain associated with trauma from your past, you may have been referred to try eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. While this may sound intimidating, be rest-assured; as a holistic form of treatment, EMDR therapy is a non-invasive form of treatment thatRead More
When most people think of anxiety, they think of adolescents to middle age adults. According to Mental Health America (MHA), between approximately 3% and 14% of older adults meet the criteria for a diagnosed anxiety disorder; the most common anxiety disorders found amongst this population are generalized anxiety disorders (GADs) and phobias. For many olderRead More
Henry Ford once stated, “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.” Addiction recovery is all about perception – anyone can go through the motions and attend all of the recovery components, but only those who truly wish to find success in recovery, succeed. Holistic approaches have become more common in addiction recovery treatment,Read More
Having a significant other while in recovery can be challenging for both of you individually and your relationship. Recovery demands all of your time, energy, and attention – which can make maintaining a relationship difficult. However, if your loved one is wanting to be with you throughout your journey, it’s important that they support youRead More