Many people in recovery from trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) seek professional treatment to learn coping mechanisms for trauma. Some common coping skills that you may learn from a recovery program include: Deep Breathing: Deep breathing is something that most of us can do at any time to cope with anxiety or panic,Read More
Many people who have trauma in their backgrounds or PTSD can struggle with social anxiety. Social anxiety can be defined as a fear of being watched or judged by others. People with social anxiety may feel like a spotlight is unwillingly turned onto them when they are out in public. People with trauma orRead More
With all the stereotyping that happens when it comes to addiction, there is one stigma that can often slide under the radar. Someone who is high-functioning with their drug or alcohol use may be overlooked due to the success they continue to have in their life. They may own their house, maintain a job, orRead More
One issue that has come to the forefront during the current global pandemic is anxiety. With anxiety on the rise, finding a means to cope is essential. Whether someone has day-to-day stressors, such as a phobia of heights, or psychological trauma from a life-changing event, self-medicating through drugs and alcohol is a common way thatRead More
Concierge-style treatment refers to a client finding an individualized pathway to their services and their recovery. While some individuals share the same diagnoses, they may not respond to the same exact treatment methods. In mental health treatment, individual personality and background can play a huge role in the efficacy of treatment methods. Sometimes, culturalRead More
Recovery is about striving for your goals while also being open to the changes going on around you. When you’re working toward your recovery goals, it’s a good idea to stay connected with the world. You don’t want to have your head down all of the time because you might miss some important toolsRead More
Individuals suffering from past trauma due to abusive relationships beginning in childhood often have a difficult time breaking free from similar negative relationships in adulthood. Our childhood experiences shape how we perceive the world around us. Our perception of the world around us informs us about what we can and cannot expect from others.Read More
When dealing with addiction, you also have to deal with the cravings associated with the vice. Whether you have food cravings, drug or alcohol cravings, or sexual cravings, learning to cope with cravings can be difficult. Cravings can start as a way to numb emotional pain and then turn into a way to get ridRead More
Everyone is living in their own world. Sometimes your world intersects with someone else’s world. You see their point of view and they see yours. But, sometimes it isn’t that easy. This is because your world isn’t the world, your reality isn’t the reality. Add an addiction into the mix and your whole worldRead More
Self-harm is a complex behavior with many causes. The causes of self-harm often depend upon the person’s state of mental wellness. One of the misconceptions of self-harming behaviors is that self-harm is a way of seeking attention. While for some mental health diagnoses, attention-seeking may be the primary motivation for self-harm, for those withRead More