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 seeking help for a mental health issue or an addiction, you may find your therapist using holism. This approach tends to be very beneficial for a wide array of clients. Holism can teach us new skills and how to better understand ourselves and our emotions. Read on to learn the basics ofRead More
Keeping the body and mind active are important parts of the recovery process. Keeping occupied throughout the day can be one of the most effective ways to cope with any of the constant stressors, anxieties, or depression that may otherwise hinder one’s ability to move through their daily life. While employing coping strategies as aRead More
Self-soothing activities are the things that we do to calm down or relax after a stressful event. If we have suffered trauma in our lives, we may need to learn these activities or practice them. Following traumatic events, we may have a more difficult time than others when it comes to dealing with stress. SomeRead More
For over 30 years, the month of September has been observed as National Recovery Month by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Their message is meant to bring awareness to show that “behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover.” TreatmentRead More
Trauma occurs when an event happens that is life-altering and causes significant stress that leaves you in crisis-mode. The current global pandemic and the domino effect of its consequences can constitute a circumstance that might have already created trauma in you. Other examples of trauma include surviving a natural disaster or being the victim ofRead More
Drugs and alcohol wreak havoc on the body, especially when chronically consumed. Once a person makes their way into recovery, the whole goal is to heal the mind, the soul, and the body. While therapy and the 12-Steps can improve the mind and the soul, the body may need some additional attention. Nutrition forms anRead More
With the ever-growing progress of different therapeutic modalities, art therapy can be a wonderful addition to your healing journey. Art therapy is how we incorporate creativity into our recovery to learn new things about ourselves in an emotional and psychological manner. There are many different ways we can utilize art in therapy. Some people createRead More
For some of us, the longer we’re in recovery, the harder it is to hold ourselves accountable to the sobriety we’ve committed ourselves to. We can feel ourselves slipping on the intentions we’ve set for ourselves. We can feel as though we’re losing faith in the goals we’ve implemented for our recovery. This can happenRead More
Recovering from addiction is an experience that often includes intense emotion. We all know the highs and lows of drug use, the inner turmoil, the moments of anxiety, and panic. In these moments, we can find ourselves feeling overwhelmed. We don’t know how to cope with our intense emotional responses and thought patterns during theseRead More