5 Ways to De-Stress After the Holidays
It may called “the most wonderful time of year,” but the holidays can bring more stress to a person’s life than any other time. Now that the holidays are over, you can reflect on where you are […]
How Can Activity Therapy Help DUI Offenders Cope With Major Depressive Disorder?
It can be difficult for some individuals to go about their life as a DUI offender. The consequences, fines, and sentences met after a DUI can be hard to live with. Certain factors can often lead to […]
How Can I Maintain an Attitude of Gratitude?
An attitude of gratitude changes the way the mind thinks. The more grateful you are, the more positive thoughts and communication emanate from your vocabulary and how you live your life. Positive words find themselves in your […]
How Can Trauma Therapy Help Veterans Cope With PTSD?
It can be difficult to witness or experience a tragic event in the armed forces. Life can be challenging for some veterans to navigate with the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), once called “shell shock” or […]
How Can I Connect With Family When I Am Afraid of Rejection?
Fear of rejection is a real thing that can stifle your ability to reach out and connect with family. Sometimes your mind drifts off with thoughts like, “Is it possible to connect with family, again?” Or perhaps […]
How Can Dialectical Behavior Therapy Help Individuals Manage Personality Disorders?
A day in a life with an unmanaged personality disorder can feel very overwhelming. An individual who is living with a personality disorder may have long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are different from what a […]
Fear of the Unknown: 4 Steps to Decrease Anxiety
Fear is one of the most powerful emotions. It can stop you from achieving your goals, connecting with people, and altering your thoughts and feelings. According to research, 31 % of people have anxiety at some point […]
How Does Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Help Professionals With ADHD Focus Better?
It can be quite challenging to go about the day being easily distracted. When an individual cannot pay attention, they may have difficulty achieving even the simplest of goals. Although priorities may be met, the series of […]
Journaling My Thoughts: Will This Help Me in Recovery?
While in treatment, you learn healthy coping skills to maintain a life full of adventure and love. Recovery teaches you that you can enjoy your life without illicit substances and have a wonderful experience. You have learned […]
How Can Residential Treatment Help Individuals Establish a Stable Living Situation During Care?
Some individuals who are facing challenges with substance use disorder (SUD) do not have a stable living environment. Living in an unstable home with unwanted triggers can interfere with one’s treatment plan. It can also increase cravings […]