Throughout life, you will experience various stressors. Life stressors can be exciting and meaningful, like celebrating a newborn baby, or devastating and debilitating, like grieving the loss of a loved one. While stress is a normal part of life, how you handle it can have a profound impact on your well-being. Your emotional wellness playsRead More
Humans have a special relationship with animals. We find comfort, love, and companionship in the relationships we form with animal companions. Whether you have a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, hamster, or lizard, the bonds you form with your animals can have a profound positive effect on your wellness and support recovery. At The Guest House,Read More
Overdose rates from street drugs are at an all-time high. Every day, it seems like there’s another news story about fentanyl being part of a deadly mixture with other drugs. As if this wasn’t bad enough, another substance, called xylazine, is now being found in illicit drugs and making its deadly rounds. What Is Xylazine?Read More
Nature has been an integral part of healing practices in many cultures. As noted in the article “Nurtured by Nature” by the American Psychological Association (APA), spending time in nature helps you feel more connected to yourself and the natural world. Therefore, a sense of connectedness in nature can improve your physical and mental wellness.Read More
Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution, only to find yourself feeling unmotivated to complete or stick to it in the New Year? While setting goals can facilitate feelings of excitement and motivation, many people find that achieving goals is increasingly difficult. At The Guest House, we know the repetition of self-defeating behaviors throughRead More
Connection is an integral part of the human experience. Your loved ones remind you that you are not alone on your journey; you can get through the good days and the hard days together. Nevertheless, having support on your mental wellness journey can be an invaluable tool for understanding and motivating long-term healing. The ValueRead More
Everyone goes through challenging times in their lives. Of course, you are no exception. You live in a world where people say, “Hope you have a good day,” or “Hope you pass your test.” This four-letter word plays a major role in communicating wants and needs, especially in recovery. On the other hand, hope canRead More
According to an article by the American Psychological Association (APA), mindfulness is an awareness of your internal state and surroundings. Through mindfulness, you can learn how to dismantle self-defeating thoughts and behaviors with nonjudgmental observation. Moreover, the holistic benefits of mindfulness can also be found in forming a mindful space as it impacts your physicalRead More
Recovery does not happen overnight. There will be ups and downs along the way as you discover and learn the path to long-term wellness that makes sense for you. Therefore, experiencing setbacks is not the end of the road but rather an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your needs. At TheRead More
Your relationship with yourself is just like any other relationship. It requires time, effort, and nourishment to grow. Learning to show yourself love in recovery is one of the hardest and most rewarding endeavors you will ever partake in. It is easy to get caught up in negative perceptions of yourself because so much ofRead More