Journaling has a soothing impact that can help individuals gather their thoughts. You always feel better after journaling, but similar to working out, the most challenging part can be getting started. Recovery journaling is very important to the healing process, so the next time you feel stuck and don't know what to ... Read More
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When You Should See a Therapist for Unresolved Childhood Trauma
Many people have had traumatic experiences growing up. Sometimes when a childhood trauma is unresolved, it needs to be dealt with later in life. This article explores the topic of unresolved trauma, what it means, how to heal from childhood trauma and what those steps look like for overcoming childhood trauma. How Do ... Read More
Domestic Violence and Personality Disorders: The Eye-Opening Link
Updated on January 27, 2022 Domestic violence is a serious problem in this country: Approximately one in four women and one in nine men in the U.S. have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the American Psychiatric Association. The long-term ... Read More
Dating Do’s and Don’ts in Recovery
Chances are, if you have ever been to drug rehab or sat in an AA or NA meeting, you have heard the magical advice of, 'wait one year before getting into a new romantic relationship.'. What people always seem to forget to mention when they drop that little pearl of wisdom is that you should be doing hard work on ... Read More
Journaling 101 for Depression
When it comes to your mental health, there are many small changes you can make to your life outside of therapy to ease stress and boost your well-being. This includes getting adequate sleep, eating a nutritious diet, exercising and practicing mindfulness. Research also shows that writing down your thoughts using a mood ... Read More
Understanding Crystal Methamphetamine
Crystal methamphetamine, better known as crystal meth or simply meth, is a highly addictive drug made of a volatile mixture of household chemicals. Crystal meth affects the central nervous system, causing a powerful rush due to a flood of dopamine throughout the brain. Unlike legal forms of amphetamines, such as ... Read More
6 Tips to Recalibrate Life Goals in the Virtual Era
Let me be the first to shamelessly say it has been one heck of a year. Navigating through this seemingly apocalyptic COVID-era has been anything but rejuvenating. I know I’m not alone when I say that this season of isolation has shed light on many painful but necessary areas for self-improvement while also limiting ... Read More
Schizophrenia Statistics
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness that is characterized by auditory and visual hallucinations as well as distortions in thinking, language, and behavior. It's not uncommon for individuals with this condition to exhibit disorganized behavior or to hold fast to false beliefs even in the face of clear evidence to ... Read More