Sleep is a fundamental pillar of good physical and mental health. It plays a crucial role in our overall well-being, affecting our mood, cognitive function, and ability to cope with stress. Many individuals struggle with sleep-related issues, which can have a detrimental impact on their...
As parents, we all want our children to be healthy, happy and well-adjusted individuals. However, some children struggle with emotional and behavioral issues that can be difficult for parents to recognize and manage on their own. These issues can impact a child's ability to learn,...
Parenting can be a struggle. Between setting boundaries, encouraging positive behavior, and handling discipline, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. In situations where a parent does not have the best support network or the child is dealing with mental health issues, therapist support for parents...
If you’re like many people, you may struggle to keep track of your medications and take control of your health. You’d be surprised how big of an impact medication management can have on your overall wellness. To help make this process easier, we’ve compiled some...
Is teletherapy/telemedicine effective? Yes. For most patients, research shows telehealth is as effective as in-person therapy. Multiple studies have found that telehealth tends to have high client satisfaction ratings and produces outcomes as good as traditional face to-face therapy. Is it easy to use? Yes, it’s...
In our last blog, we focused on how to get through the holidays while maintaining sobriety. The holidays, which are touted as such a wonderful time of year, often cause more stress and emotional upheaval than actual joy for many of us. I spoke with a...
Are you wondering how you will get through your first New Year’s Eve without drinking or drugs? These suggestions, based on my years of experience with people in early sobriety, may help you.. It is important to plan ahead of time for the holidays, because,...
It’s the holiday season! Or so that old song goes. Preparations are in full swing, plans are being made, the traffic has picked up, shopping malls have become the things of nightmares… you know the drill. Every year at this time, the majority of folks go...
Two years ago, a couple of weeks before Christmas, I lost my dad. The year before that, it was my grandmother. Just last year, my grandfather. To say I am familiar with the process of grieving would be a gross understatement. Grief and I have...
Many people understand addiction as a normal response to childhood trauma. This article points out the importance of healing the trauma in order to heal the addiction....