It Takes Two. Couples experience challenges throughout the natural course of the relationship. The times when each person feels mutually in love are the most important phases! These are the “good times” that carry us through the “bad times.” Not everyone feels completely in love constantly over the span [...]
Keep It Simple. Addiction touches many people and their families. This brain condition does not discriminate and develops from a combination of genetics and environmental factors such as trauma. Humanizing addiction helps reduce stigma. People experiencing Substance Use Disorder can be high functioning at times during active use: parents, [...]
Feelings 101 Emotions carry so much power. They have the ability to carry our internal worlds through a wild adventure, a terrible storm, and into a smooth landing of calm all within moments. Feelings have the power to overwhelm, confuse, exhilarate, infuriate, and provide relief. In the myriad of [...]
The Struggle is Real. Food serves many purposes. Ideally, it nourishes our bodies, provides fuel for energy, and makes our taste buds happy! For some, eating can feel like a double-edged sword: it can be a source of comfort and relief because it provides an escape from stress. And, [...]
Building the Bond: Serve & Return When you hear “bond with your child,” most parents think of doing an activity with their children like going to the park or arts and crafts. Bonding is deeper than that. The concept of “serve and return” plays a large part in child [...]
Cope With Cravings Staying sober is nothing short of a miracle for most people in recovery. In treatment, we focus greatly on relapse prevention and that includes how to deal with cravings to drink or to use drugs. The key to managing cravings is to first learn what your [...]
When Your Child Feels Anxious. It can be difficult to identify the difference between anxiety and feeling nervous before a big event, or even excited when starting a new life adventure. Anxiety is a different experience in that our bodies tend to react and respond with discomfort. Not all [...]
Mindful Eating. In the bustle of our lives, eating has become an inconvenience. “To-Go” or “On The Go” eating has become the new norm because life is so busy! Meals have moved away from the home table and landed on our desks at work or even in our laps [...]
More Than Words. Everyone makes mistakes in relationships. It takes maturity and humility to admit wrongdoing and to apologize for transgressions. Hopefully, this becomes a learning experience where the relationship can recover, however minor or serious the offense may be. Learning how to make amends takes time and can [...]
Don't Forget About YOU One of the greatest pains in life is watching someone you love struggle. It can be downright excruciating to witness your loved one go through the process of addiction. It’s tempting to try to help them “get it” or encourage them to find ways to [...]
