Everyone’s experiences with trauma are deeply personal and unique to them. Thus, how you react to and respond to trauma will be based on your specific experiences. Despite the individual nature of trauma, traumatic experiences are often tied to self-defeating behaviors and physical distress. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),Read More
The addiction healing journey can be a long and complicated process. There are many different options for treatment, with outpatient being the most prevalent. Even so, you may be asking yourself, “Why isn’t outpatient treatment working for me?” If this is the case, there are many other options you can begin to explore. Outpatient TreatmentRead More
Sometimes, life is stressful, and other times, it seems that it can be easy. It is all based on your perspective and thought processes. An easy way to relieve stress is to understand how de-cluttering the home can bring peace to your recovery. Stress plays a part in your recovery and can trigger unwanted behaviorsRead More
Legal issues and mental health often go hand-in-hand. Unfortunately, this topic isn’t explored as often as it should be. If you’ve faced legal issues because of struggles with addiction, you may be left with feelings of guilt, shame, or other negative effects. Learning how to navigate these issues is crucial so you can find lastingRead More
The first sound you hear is that annoying alarm going off in your ear. You feel busy and did not even wake up yet. Maybe you are the person who shuts the alarm off multiple times before waking up. Life can be chaotic, and everything around you seems to be moving faster than you are.Read More
According to “How to Manage Trauma” from the National Council for Behavioral Health, 223.4 million (70%) U.S. adults have experienced trauma. Despite the prevalence of trauma, with the help of adaptive coping strategies, people can process their trauma and heal. However, when left unaddressed, trauma can manifest into other challenges like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Read More