The Top 3 Mental Health Related New Year’s Resolutions

As we enter a new year, many of us are reflecting on ways to improve ourselves and our lives. While resolutions often focus on physical health and productivity, it’s important to also consider our mental well-being. Taking care of our mental health is crucial for overall happiness and success. With that in mind, we’ve compiled… Continue Reading The Top 3 Mental Health Related New Year’s Resolutions

First Responders & Trauma: The Benefits of Rewiring Neuropathways via Therapy

The unique job of a first responder comes with unique challenges that can lead to trauma and mental health issues. Therapists have begun to focus on rewiring the neuropathways of first responders in order to help them better cope with the trauma they experience. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of therapy… Continue Reading First Responders & Trauma: The Benefits of Rewiring Neuropathways via Therapy

Empathy First: The Art of Speaking to a Loved One About Their Mental Health

Speaking to a loved one about their mental health can feel like a daunting task. It can be difficult to know what to say and how to approach the conversation in a way that is both supportive and understanding. However, it is essential to remember that empathy is the first step when engaging in dialogue… Continue Reading Empathy First: The Art of Speaking to a Loved One About Their Mental Health

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Unlocking Your Brain’s Potential For Healing: Neuroplasticity In Mental Health And Addiction Recovery

Neuroplasticity is an incredibly powerful concept in the field of mental health, particularly when it comes to addiction recovery. Neuroplasticity is the idea that our brains are capable of change and adaptation, allowing us to learn new skills, overcome our addictions, and even improve our mental health. In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the… Continue Reading Unlocking Your Brain’s Potential For Healing: Neuroplasticity In Mental Health And Addiction Recovery

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The Effects of Alcohol on The Body and Brain and How to Heal From Them

Alcohol is a widely consumed substance, but it can have a significant effect on the body and brain. Consuming alcohol can lead to both short-term and long-term effects on your body and brain. The impact that alcohol has on the body and brain can be damaging and can take a toll on your mental and… Continue Reading The Effects of Alcohol on The Body and Brain and How to Heal From Them

The Conversation About Alcohol: Why We Need To Talk About The Gray Areas

Alcohol consumption is a topic that many people don’t want to talk about, often because of the stigma attached to it. But it is an important conversation to have, particularly when it comes to understanding and navigating the gray areas between balanced drinking and alcoholism. By opening up the conversation, we can become more aware… Continue Reading The Conversation About Alcohol: Why We Need To Talk About The Gray Areas

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Replacement Theory: Exchanging Unhealthy Habits for Healthy Habits to Improve Mental Health

Replacement Theory is a mental health concept that suggests that by exchanging unhealthy habits for healthy ones, individuals can improve their overall mental health. This theory suggests that replacing negative behaviors and thought patterns with positive ones can lead to more effective coping strategies for stress and other mental health issues. With this in mind,… Continue Reading Replacement Theory: Exchanging Unhealthy Habits for Healthy Habits to Improve Mental Health

Bi-polar Disorder: Awareness, Symptoms, Impact On Relationships and How Therapy Can Help

Bi-polar disorder is a complex mental health condition that can significantly affect the lives of those living with it, as well as the people around them. Awareness of bi-polar disorder is important to reduce the stigma associated with it and to better understand the symptoms, impact on relationships and how therapy can help. This blog… Continue Reading Bi-polar Disorder: Awareness, Symptoms, Impact On Relationships and How Therapy Can Help

The Amazing and Sometimes Challenging Life Changes in Recovery

Choosing into a life of sobriety can be both an amazing and challenging journey! Many discover incredible changes and new balances in finances, health, social relationships, and even parenting skills.  Although it is not always easy, there are life-changing benefits that come with making the decision to show up for life free from substance abuse.… Continue Reading The Amazing and Sometimes Challenging Life Changes in Recovery

3 Key Understandings When Dealing With Depression

Depression is a serious mental health issue that affects millions of people all around the world. According to statistics, approximately 17.3 million adults in the United States alone suffer from some type of depression. Dealing with depression can be difficult, but it is important to have an understanding of what depression is and how to… Continue Reading 3 Key Understandings When Dealing With Depression