Deciding that you need help from a mental health professional is a big step. Trying to decide if what you are going through is something that a therapist could help you with can feel overwhelming. Once you decide that therapy is something that you want to explore, you then need to decide which professional andRead More
As you work toward overcoming mental health issues or addiction, you may find yourself in a situation or relationship and realize that you need to rebuild trust. As you begin treatment, you will learn more about yourself and why you may have made the choices and decisions that you made. This is a great timeRead More
Online support groups have rapidly grown within the past few years. You now have the choice between a number of groups made up of people with specific struggles or interests. If you struggle with mental health issues or addiction, you may find online support groups, in addition to therapy, to be beneficial throughout your recoveryRead More
We live in a society that glorifies being busy. People brag about the hours they worked, the tasks they completed, or the work they feel needs to be done. Not often do people talk about the breaks they take, unless it happens to be a fancy vacation, and even those tend to be full ofRead More
Emotional detachment can cause many struggles and problems throughout life. Often people detach themselves from their emotions because the emotion is too powerful and overwhelming. Some people assume that if they push their feelings down deep enough, those feelings will not affect them. However, this is often not the case. Learning to acknowledge your feelingsRead More
Having a negative mindset can significantly impact your mental health and overall well-being. Working toward having a positive outlook can have beneficial effects on many different areas of your life. Developing a positive outlook may take learning specific tools and skills to put into place during negative moments. The following tips can help get youRead More
Setting goals is a significant part of the recovery process. Goals will help you to stay focused and keep pushing forward in your recovery journey. If you are in the process of creating goals, here are a few things to keep in mind. Be Specific Create goals that are specific. If you have a goalRead More
Learning to accept yourself for who you are is an essential life lesson to achieve. Nobody is perfect, and holding yourself to perfectionist standards can be damaging to your mental health. Achieving self-acceptance takes time and practice. If you are learning to accept yourself as you are, here are a few tips to get youRead More
Acknowledging your feelings is the first step in learning how to work through them. If you tend to avoid your feelings, you may notice that this avoidance impacts relationships and can stifle goals. Learning to acknowledge your emotions takes practice and effort. Often a mental health professional can help you get started. As you beginRead More
Having solid and authentic connections with others is an essential component of the recovery journey. Having people around you that you can trust and lean on during difficult or stressful times can bring great comfort on hard days. For many, creating authentic connections can be difficult and even scary to do. If you find yourselfRead More