The continued Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s approach to social life in various ways. Whether dealing with frigid temperatures or few hours of daylight in Winter, your thoughts of going outside are polluted with a checklist of preparations and dangers… Read More ›
Category: Addiction
The Effects of Cocaine Addiction on the Body
Cocaine is a highly addictive drug that drastically affects the mind, and its ramifications on the body are detrimental. Cocaine addiction is difficult to overcome. While recovery is possible, it is necessary to address the physical, mental, and emotional effects… Read More ›
Allowing Yourself to Feel Good
If you have been thinking about beginning the process of recovery from trauma, mental illness, and/or substance use disorder (SUD), feeling good may feel like a foreign concept. If you are struggling with SUD and mental illness, you may get… Read More ›
Addiction and Stress in Academia
Your educational journey can be an endless source of enjoyment that also comes with a great deal of stress. This is true whether you are dealing with the responsibilities of collegiate courses or navigating the pressure of high school expectations.… Read More ›
Taking a Day Off – How to Do It Right
Stress is a common occurrence throughout everyday life. While the sources of stress can change, the universal experience of stress is a constant struggle that can whittle your mental health and emotional resiliency. Due to these stresses, you may find… Read More ›
The Importance of Aftercare Planning
Addiction is an uncurbable disease whose symptoms make detection and diagnosis a complex road to navigate. You can learn to cope with the lingering effects of addiction that may never cease. This does not mean that living a healthy, sober… Read More ›
Creating Boundaries With Loved Ones Suffering From Addiction
Helping a loved one through the turbulent journey of addiction recovery is a noble effort. Wanting your loved one to transform and succeed takes dedication and empathy in equal measure. It is essential to set boundaries between yourself and their… Read More ›
Making the Most of Your Time in Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is the cornerstone of many therapeutic programs. As you strive to better understand these aspects of yourself that have shaped your decision-making processes, you will gain a powerful resource through sitting down one on one with a therapist.… Read More ›
The Power of Intention Setting
Intentions are powerful words, statements, and phrases that can amplify change quicker than merely setting goals. Setting intentions is a mindful practice that allows you to listen to your inner voice and realize what motivates you to act and have… Read More ›
Working With Resistance in Mental Illness Recovery
When it comes to recovery from substance abuse, mental illness, and creating any change in your life in general, you will probably encounter resistance. Although resistance can often be uncomfortable and destabilizing, learning to work with resistance rather than against… Read More ›