If you are in recovery, you have most likely had to confront the heavy feelings of guilt and shame. These emotions will naturally emerge as you progress through therapy, exploring […]
Mental Health
What is Emotional Self-Care?
The mind is incredibly powerful. Our thoughts shape our emotions, and our emotions influence our behaviors. Therefore, in substance use recovery, our emotional state has the power to help or […]
How Can a Co-Occurring Disorder Impact My Recovery Journey?
If you happen to struggle with both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a co-occurring mental health condition, you are not alone. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, […]
5 Stress Management Techniques to Know
One of the most important recovery skills you can practice is learning how to manage stress. We live in a stressful world as it is, with a current stress burden […]
5 Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the last days of autumn make way for wintertime, a familiar undesired guest might soon show up at the doorstep. Seasonal affective disorder, appropriately referred to as SAD, is […]
How to Support a Loved One With Depression
Depression is the second most prevalent mental health disorder, impacting 17.3 million American adults each year. Very often someone who is in the grip of depression isn’t aware of just […]