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The Stages of Change
The stages of change model describes the common process of how substance users overcome addiction. These stages can be applied to many different scenarios and behaviors that people may want to change but have difficulty taking initial steps to do so. The stages...
4 Lessons We Can Learn From the Pandemic
The worldwide coronavirus pandemic changed life as we knew it. It has impacted the relationships we have with others and has transformed the relationship we have with ourselves. From altering our daily routines and life goals to changing how we navigate through our...
Communicating Mental Health Needs in the Workplace
Nearly 1 in 5 American adults experience a mental health issue annually. Given that about 63% of Americans are participants in the US labor force, we can begin to understand how essential it is to address mental health needs in the workplace. It can be...
How Our Five Senses Affect Our Mental Health
Our five senses are constantly at work, affecting our emotions and our overall mental health. What we hear, see, taste, smell, and touch provide us with the necessary information that our body relies on to understand how to feel. In the opposite direction, our senses...
How To Be More Intentional In Your Relationships
Human connection is essential to our well-being. With that being said, the relationships that we have with one another can be incredibly difficult to navigate. When you or a loved one suffers from addiction, managing your relationships may become even more...
Why Aren’t There Reliable Substance Education Programs for Youth?
It is more important than ever that we educate school-age children on the realities of substance abuse and addiction. With the opioid epidemic showing no signs of slowing down, children need to be taught age-appropriate lessons on drugs and alcohol well before...
What Is The Internal Family Systems Therapy Model?
The Internal Family Systems Model (IFS) is an integrative approach to traditional psychotherapy. It is a powerfully transformative, evidence-based therapy modality. IFS practitioners ask clients to personify their inner parts, compartmentalizing different aspects of...
What is the Difference Between Crack and Cocaine?
Crack and cocaine are occasionally used interchangeably despite their social differences. Both substances are highly addictive stimulant drugs, derived from the coca plant native to South America. The active chemical extracted from this plant, cocaine hydrochloride,...
What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an integrative psychotherapeutic approach for treating psychological trauma. It is an evidence-based treatment that helps clients to recover from the effects of trauma through information processing. It has been...
How Do I Support My Loved One While They Are In Rehab?
When your loved one begins their rehab journey, you may be wondering how you can best support them in their recovery. Whether they are attending inpatient, residential treatment for an extended period of time or an outpatient treatment program, there are many ways you...