"I didn't think I would ever make it to this age." Billie Eilish Singer and songwriter Billie Eilish may be just 22 years old, but she's already achieved what many performers aspire to for their entire careers. The young Los Angeles-born star has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards, six MTV Video Music Awards, ... Read More
Life in Recovery
After treatment, many of the guards that were in place are gone and you may find the old factors contributing to your mental state or substance use creeping back. Along with our clinical services and alumni program, we’re dedicated to equipping our patients with the tools to maintain long-term health. In this section, we provide further tips and advice on living your best life in your best health.
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How “Self-Care” Can Look Different for Everyone
What Is Emotional Wellness? Plus, Emotional Wellness Tips
Billie Eilish: How Depression Hits Hard
How “Self-Care” Can Look Different for Everyone
The practice of "self-care" is often mentioned as a way to cope with the stresses of day-to-day life, but few people mention what self-care looks like and how it works. Learning how to practice self-care and how to make it a healthy part of your day-to-day life is essential for success. Here, we'll explore some common ... Read More
What Is Emotional Wellness? Plus, Emotional Wellness Tips
We live in a world that emphasizes logic over emotion. As a result, you may view emotions as a sign of weakness and ignore signs that your emotional well-being is compromised. However, emotions exist and affect different areas of your life, whether you acknowledge them or not. The American Psychological Association ... Read More
How to Take Things Less Personally at Work and in Life
Experiencing days when you're a bit more sensitive to criticism or feedback is normal. Maybe you're feeling unusually stressed or didn't get enough sleep the night before. However, getting defensive or upset every time someone points out areas for improvement can indicate you're prone to taking things too ... Read More
What Does the Bible Say About Using Marijuana?
In November 2012, Colorado passed the Colorado Marijuana Legalization Amendment, or Amendment 64, legalizing marijuana in the state for everyone aged 21 and over. Since then, most states and Washington DC have moved towards legalizing marijuana by decriminalizing it or allowing recreational or medicinal use. In ... Read More
What Are the 12 Principles of AA?
What are the 12 Principles of AA and how do they work in recovery? A complete answer to this question begins with a quick history of how these principles originated, who developed them, and why. You'll then get to learn about each principle separately and what it means.... The Principles of the 12 Steps of ... Read More
What’s Motivational Interviewing? How It Works
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, directive therapeutic approach that aims to help individuals resolve their feelings of ambivalence about change. Unlike some other therapeutic approaches that may rely more on confrontation or interpretation, MI emphasizes empathy, collaboration and evocation to ... Read More
“Dopamine Dressing”: A Guide to Feel-Good Fashion
Feeling comfortable in what you're wearing and confident in your appearance overall can truly boost your mood. That's something most people intuitively understand, but the idea of dressing for joy has now turned into a movement: dopamine dressing. Understanding Dopamine Dressing: Your Questions Answered Dopamine ... Read More
