by John Sharpe | Nov 10, 2022 | Blog
Gender is a social construct that affects almost every aspect of our lives. This includes how we interact with substances, how the substances affect us, and how we can best recover from substance use. Understanding the unique obstacles that come with recovery based on...
by John Sharpe | Nov 9, 2022 | Blog
Nature experiences are known to have a positive impact on addiction recovery. Nature appeals to the five senses: sight, touch, hearing, taste, and smell. What is lesser known is that nature appeals to three non-sensory pathways as well. The benefits of nature...
by John Sharpe | Nov 5, 2022 | Blog
Creative expression is the learned and intentional action of expressing oneself outwardly through artistic means, such as drawing or music, to express inner feelings and self-perception. Creative expression is different from traditional therapeutic methods because it...
by John Sharpe | Nov 2, 2022 | Blog
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world in a variety of ways, and the long-term effects of the virus and the world’s reaction to it have yet to be fully realized. However, recent research has indicated that those diagnosed with COVID-19 could have lasting...
by John Sharpe | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog
Self-care means performing actions that take care of your physical and mental health. It starts when you get up in the morning. Do you stretch? Do you lay in bed for a while, allowing yourself to adjust to being awake? Do you brush your teeth as soon as you get up?...
by John Sharpe | Oct 29, 2022 | Blog
Understanding emotions and feelings can be difficult for anybody. However, this struggle is greatly intensified in those with mood or personality disorders. While mood disorders focus on patterns in people’s emotions, personality disorders center around the way...
