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Self-Harm Awareness Month: Hidden Signs of Self-Harm

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the often hidden signs of self-harm. Self-harm means harming yourself on purpose. Sometimes referred to as self-injury, self-harm is a symptom of extreme emotional distress. It is important to understand the signs and symptoms of self-harm in order to provide support for those affected.… Continue Reading Self-Harm Awareness Month: Hidden Signs of Self-Harm

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Five Ways to Show Support for a Loved One in Addiction Recovery

When a loved one is going through addiction recovery, it can be difficult to know how to show your support. However, supporting a loved one in addiction recovery is essential for their recovery journey. By understanding the process of addiction recovery and learning about the various ways you can show your support, you can make… Continue Reading Five Ways to Show Support for a Loved One in Addiction Recovery

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Addiction

Unhealed Childhood Wounds: The Link to Mental Health Challenges in Adulthood

Our childhood wounds can have a lasting impact on our mental health in adulthood. While we all experience some form of trauma growing up, not all of us have the chance to heal these childhood wounds. Unhealed trauma can lead to a variety of mental health challenges in adulthood, including depression, anxiety, and addiction. By… Continue Reading Unhealed Childhood Wounds: The Link to Mental Health Challenges in Adulthood

Somatic Experiencing Therapy vs EMDR Therapy: Similarities and Differences?

Somatic Experiencing Therapy vs EMDR Therapy: Similarities and Differences? Are you considering somatic experiencing therapy or EMDR therapy for your mental health? It can be difficult to decide which treatment option is best for you, so it is important to understand the similarities and differences between these two approaches. In this blog post, we will… Continue Reading Somatic Experiencing Therapy vs EMDR Therapy: Similarities and Differences?

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The Importance of Proper Grieving – “Feeling Our Feelings”

The Importance of Proper Grieving – “Feeling Our Feelings” In the wake of the recent tragedy at Michigan State, many of us find ourselves dealing with intense emotions.  Of course our hearts go out to those victims of the shooting and their loved ones, but we also recognize the far reaching impact such a catastrophic… Continue Reading The Importance of Proper Grieving – “Feeling Our Feelings”

Video: Dr.Phil interviews “The Country’s Foremost Digital Addiction Expert” Dr. Nicholas Kardaras

We are so grateful for Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D., LCSW-R! Check out Dr.Phil’s introduction: “A very important guest, with a very important message … I believe he is The Country’s FOREMOST DIGITAL ADDICTION EXPERT, … he is the expert on Digital Addiction and its impact on Mental Health!” Click below to watch the amazing interview and… Continue Reading Video: Dr.Phil interviews “The Country’s Foremost Digital Addiction Expert” Dr. Nicholas Kardaras