When some people recognize that they have an addiction problem, their first instinct may be to try and overcome it on their own instead of getting help. They might be in denial or feel ashamed to reach out for help.… Read More ›
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Best Practices to Support a Loved One in Recovery
The path of recovery can be incredibly bewildering and yet undeniably fulfilling. Our process is always changing, showing us what we need to see to grow. It also propels us into the crux of what it means to become truly… Read More ›
What to Know About Peer Recovery Support Models
The peer support model of substance abuse treatment has grown increasingly popular over the past several years. Evidence of its efficacy has been shown through a few studies of peer-based therapies for mental health disorders. Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS)… Read More ›
The Difference Between Support and Enablement
When you see someone you care about struggling, you may have an urge to help them by any means as it is human nature. Someone who struggles with mental health and substance abuse disorders needs a strong support system to… Read More ›
Supporting Family Members in Recovery
There are several ways to support a family member in recovery, even if they cannot commit to formal therapy sessions. Understanding why a family member may have begun to use substances can be very hard. Sometimes, parents feel like they… Read More ›
Family Counseling and Why It’s Important
When someone is struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD), they need strong support. Inpatient treatment is extremely beneficial for treating SUD, as it provides a steady flow of support from clinical staff and peers. While someone is receiving this… Read More ›
The Effects of PTSD and Complex PTSD
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a type of anxiety disorder that may develop after a person has experienced a traumatic event. However, there is also complex PTSD, which may be diagnosed by a healthcare professional if a person has… Read More ›
Healing is a Marathon, Not a Race
From the time that we are small children, we are typically raised to look at the bright side or silver lining. We are told to rejoice in optimism when something goes wrong. Mentors explain that adversity is a teacher, and… Read More ›
How Giving Equals Healing
Its our natural instinct to act selfish and think about our self interests first. There was a speech that was recently made by a famous psychiatrist named Karl Menninger where he explained to an audience member that had asked him… Read More ›
Personality and You
For the last hundred years or so, employers have sought to apply some sort of systematic approach to employee selection, and they have utilized various assessments of personality characteristics. For example, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the DISC personality test… Read More ›