Seeking help for mental health issues or addiction can be a stressful thing. With treatment comes a lot of unknowns, which can be stressful and anxiety-inducing. One major thing that can help you through your recovery journey is finding your inner peace. There are a lot of benefits to finding that inner calm. When youRead More
Being mindful means paying close attention to how and what you think, feel, and sensing in the moment. Stress, anger, and anxiety can not only affect our health but our judgment as well. Fortunately, practicing mindfulness is a great way to center yourself and deal with these difficult feelings. One way to practice mindfulness isRead More
Chances are you have heard of yoga, even if you have never done it. Yoga has some amazing physical and mental health benefits, which makes it a great option to explore many different struggles. Here are just a few of the benefits that one could experience practicing yoga. Reduce Stress Learning to find your innerRead More
Eating disorders tend to be multilayered and can present themselves differently in different people. It is generally accepted that the chance of recovery increases the earlier an eating disorder is discovered. For that reason, being aware of the warning signs for an eating disorder can help you not only recognize potential struggles within yourself, butRead More
Moving can be stressful. From packing everything, loading it into moving trucks or cars while trying not to damage anything, and then the dreaded unloading and unpacking. While you may be excited about the actual move, the process can be daunting and sometimes overwhelming. You may be moving away from the people you are closestRead More
Self-expression is the process of taking something deep within ourselves and putting it into an observable form. This is the art of creation. Some may find that they can express themselves in the form of creative writing, while others prefer artwork. Learning to express yourself is a powerful thing and is often a part ofRead More
Whether you are struggling with mental health issues or addiction, working toward being more self-aware is a huge aspect of personal growth. We all want to grow as people, reach our goals, and inspire others. As we become more self-aware, we find our communication skills have risen, we’re more creative, can better handle our emotions,Read More
The process of getting sober and journeying through recovery yields a lot of amazing and new experiences. We find that our friends and loved ones trust us more. We have more free time for hobbies and activities. We also will still have some type of employment, either the position we had during our active addiction,Read More
Connecting with those around us is very important to our mental well-being. We need to feel as if we belong to a group, that we are equal to those around us, and that we matter. If you find yourself struggling with addiction or mental health problems, you may find that it is hard to connectRead More
There are many different therapeutic methods that a therapist may use to help open up dialogue and get to know you better. Understanding themes in your life can be helpful in understanding your actions, reactions, and behaviors better. One method that can be used or explored is called early recollections. This concept is part ofRead More