There are so many different types of relationships. From friendships to family to romantic relationships and more, the ways we interact with others can have a significant impact on our mental health. Acknowledging this fact is important so you can… Read More ›
Category: Emotional
Flip the Script on Anger
Anger is a natural response to some situations. For example, in the heat of a stressful or hurtful moment, we can use our anger to endure what we are experiencing. However, uncontrolled anger is destructive for your physical and mental… Read More ›
Making a Prompt Response to Emotional Triggers
The recovery process teaches you how to learn and identify your triggers with coping mechanisms, and when those triggers occur, you need a prompt response. Everyone, at some point or another, is going to experience triggers. It is important to… Read More ›
2 Steps for Achieving Emotional Sobriety
The first step to getting sober is the physical aspect of not using anymore. Taking each day at a time is a key pillar to success in the early days of recovery, but just avoiding the use of drugs or… Read More ›
Using Gratitude to Aid Your Recovery
Inside all of us resides a secret weapon for healing and fostering a positive mindset, known as gratitude. When you practice gratitude, you allow yourself to notice and feel appreciation for all you have in life, not limited to material… Read More ›
Developing Mental Toughness in Recovery
What makes the difference between someone able to accomplish the long-term goals they set for themselves and someone who can’t? Does it boil down to something predetermined like intelligence, luck, physical capabilities, or is it something else? It turns out… Read More ›
Communicating Through Multiple Means of Expression
Communication is a crucial part of recovery. Whether an individual is addressing their mental health, moving through their recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, or trying to support a loved one through their struggles, communication is the cornerstone… Read More ›
Treatment Problems: If You’re Not Getting Unconditional Love, They’re Doing It Wrong
Many people who struggle with addiction and/or mental illness experience a lot of conditional love – they have been neglected, abused, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, or disengaged. As humans, we all experience pain, but it can be particularly painful to experience… Read More ›
Expanded Benefits May Help Reduce Veteran Suicide Rates
Veterans who have recently left the military are between 2 and 3 times more likely to take their own lives compared to active service duty members, and nearly 20% of all veterans who return from duty experience post-traumatic stress disorder… Read More ›
The Science Behind a Bad Mood
Nobody likes experiencing a bad mood – that sunken feeling of despair, hopelessness, negativity, and so forth can make it appears nothing will get better. Bad moods may last just a few short minutes or could impact our entire day… Read More ›