Family involvement has been shown to increase the success rate in your recovery, according to an article published by the journal BMJ Open. Involving the family, along with other therapy methods, helps provide motivation, accountability, and support during your recovery.… Read More ›
Category: Relationships
How to Set Boundaries With Friends and Family in Recovery
There are often so many different components of recovery that it can be somewhat overwhelming. Understanding all of your different options and possible strategies for recovery can be helpful so that you can make an informed decision and set yourself… Read More ›
How to Know When It’s Time for Couples Therapy
Romantic relationships are not always easy to maintain, especially in healthy ways. Keeping your relationship with your partner healthy can take time and effort. Attempting to mend your relationship alone could be difficult. Many couples experience difficulties within their relationship.… Read More ›
Unlearning Codependent Behaviors
Navigating relationships is not always easy, especially when you struggle with self-esteem. If you want to have healthy relationships, it’s important to be able to recognize codependent behaviors when they arise. One way to do this is to create healthy… Read More ›
Dating With a Mental Illness
Dating with a mental illness is something that’s not often talked about. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t an important topic. If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, you may wonder how it could impact your romantic life… Read More ›
Setting Mental Health Boundaries
Setting boundaries can be one of the best things you can do for your relationships and mental health. Making clear boundaries will allow you to be present in your relationships in a way that’s healthy for you. Additionally, it can… Read More ›
Healthy Therapeutic Relationships
Are you beginning individual therapy soon? If you are, then you might be wondering what your relationship with your therapist will be like. Having a full understanding of what a healthy therapeutic relationship should be can be extremely important when… Read More ›
Supporting a Loved One Through Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery can be challenging and complicated. While going through addiction recovery yourself is undoubtedly difficult, it can also be challenging to adequately support a loved one who’s choosing sobriety. Let’s go over some of the ways that you can… Read More ›
9 Ways to Deal With Difficult Family Interactions
The burdens of life are often easier to bear when a person has a solid familial unit. Each member helps in a way specific to the individual. Those lacking these meaningful connections may feel like something is always missing in… Read More ›
What Is My Attachment Style in Relationships?
Being in relationships with others, whether romantic or platonic, can make you aware of your attachment style. Understanding your attachment style can help you cultivate healthy relationships with loved ones, romantic partners, and friends. This is possible even after years… Read More ›