A great misconception about recovery from depression is that all someone needs is a little cheering up. As the loved ones of someone who is living with depression, we want to find a way to make any kind of suffering stop. Where there is sadness, we want to bring happiness. Where there is hopelessness, weRead More
To a newcomer, the idea of life without drugs and alcohol is baffling. If you attend 12-Step meetings, you’ll notice how happy people are, and question whether or not they’re sober. How on earth could anyone go 6 months, a year, or many years without a drink or a drug? They must be lying, right?Read More
The benefits of healing touch through massage therapy are unparalleled. Massage is sometimes seen as a luxury treatment and not accessible for most people. People who make the courageous decision to attend a residential treatment program for trauma, addictions, or related mental health issues will likely encounter massage therapy as a regularly offered part ofRead More