The first step in recovery for anyone is accepting the need for help. A person may have to overcome mental blocks, stigma and his or her own expectations in order to come to terms with an addiction. However, once we can acknowledge that we need treatment, the real work can begin. Everyone’s needs are different, Read more about Substance Use Counseling: A Roadmap Toward Recovery[…]
When you start therapy, you want to know that it’s going to work. Like any other product that you commit to, you want to know that it’s worth your time and money. It’s simple economics – you as the consumer of a product or service have a right to demand high quality, or take your Read more about The Factors that Make Mental Health Counseling Work[…]
Do I need a counselor? Yes? No? On the fence? We could all give ourselves a long list of reasons not to talk to a counselor, and some of them might feel like legitimate reasons to avoid it. When we really try to justify that we don’t need help, our own mental blocks can be Read more about Why Do I Need to Talk to A Counselor?[…]
A DUI conviction can completely shake a person’s world. Not only are there legal consequences that could affect someone for the rest of his or her life, but a DUI could take a huge emotional toll – especially if someone has been injured. Recovering from a DUI charge will take time. There is a long Read more about Getting Back on the Road after a DUI[…]
If you are a parent, guardian, caretaker or friend of a teen who is faced with a DUI charge, know that you are not powerless. There are many ways you can show support while still allowing the teen to experience some of the natural consequences of the dangerous behavior, and hopefully reduce the risk of Read more about Walking with Your Teen Through DUI Recovery[…]
The topic of suicide traditionally isn’t one which frequently involves children. It tends to be a serious discussion among adults, and while it’s important to still protect young hearts from heavy topics, it’s equally important to have open and honest conversations with kids when the topic involves them. Tragically, suicide is no longer something only Read more about Suicide Signs in Children that Every Parent Should Recognize[…]
Struggling with substance use is a lot to handle. Add mental health concerns to the table, and anyone would feel overwhelmed. Sadly, there are millions of people in the United States alone who struggle with both substance abuse and mental health simultaneously. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about half of the people Read more about 4 Ways Substance Use and Mental Health Are Connected[…]
If you’ve ever dived into research about methods on raising kids, odds are you’ve come across tens of thousands of articles with tips, tricks and suggestions. While sifting through these opinions, testing them out here and there, you’ve probably discovered that what might work with one child doesn’t work with another. Personality differences in your Read more about Raising Mentally Healthy Children[…]
It’s a no brainer that stress affects us – body, mind and soul. Most people know the side effects of stress simply by experiencing them. You don’t have to be a doctor to know that stress impacts your mood, your sleep or your diet. Stress is the state of strain we experience in reaction to Read more about 6 Overlooked Side Effects of Stress[…]