When you’re coping with a mental health diagnosis, relationships can be more difficult. That doesn’t mean they aren’t worth pursuing. It simply means that you need strong communication with your partner. This blog will help you identify and communicate your support needs to your partner. Learn About Your Mental Health Before you can explain yourRead More
Individual therapy can be life-altering in the most positive way. Under the right conditions, it can change how you see yourself, the world, and your role in it. What Is Individual Therapy? Individual therapy is a type of psychotherapy in which the patient works one-on-one with a therapist. The relationship can take a variety ofRead More
Many mental health issues overlap. We can find this with anxiety and burnout. Given the connection, you may wonder whether anxiety leads to faster burnout. In this blog, we will attempt to answer the question. Understanding Burnout Have you ever felt like you just couldn’t function anymore? You no longer felt motivated. Your performance levelsRead More
A group of (usually) young adults gathers around at a sporting event, on the back of a pickup truck, or even at the river at the end of a long hike. There’s silence. Everyone looks at each other knowingly. Suddenly you hear the fizzy pop of a bottlecap, foam pours over the top of anRead More
The day has finally come when you can decide what to do next after completing drug or alcohol addiction treatment. You may be excited and have been looking forward to this day. On the other hand, you find yourself a little apprehensive about what decision to make next. You are not alone. Many people haveRead More
Trauma is something that can follow us for a very long time. Trauma isn’t something we can easily see or prepare ourselves for. It can happen because of one event. It can also occur because of recurring events or a multitude of different ones. Why We Should Treat Trauma Studies consistently show that trauma affectsRead More
Grief is not always isolated to the death of a loved one. Feelings of grief can occur in various situations with different people. One type of grief is known as ambiguous grief, which refers to loss without closure. When someone struggles with ambiguous grief, the resolution is unclear, which can make overcoming this type ofRead More
Many people want romantic relationships. They may enjoy the idea of being wooed and going out on dates. Often, the thrill of getting attention can drive a person to go out with many people. Typically, there’s nothing wrong with dating around in a healthy, honest way. However, when you’re first out of an inpatient programRead More
When we experience a traumatic event, our brain takes all of the memories, sights, sounds, physical sensations, and emotions that occur during that event and stuffs them into all sorts of hiding spaces in our minds and bodies. As a result, we are constantly at risk of a random sight, sound, or memory triggering devastatingRead More
After leaving drug and alcohol addiction treatment, it is crucial to find healthy support. In treatment, you were flooded by messages of hope and encouragement from staff and peers. However, after leaving treatment, you may be unsure of how to find that same support. You may be wondering about what steps you can take toRead More