Addressing Communication Styles and How to Communicate Effectively

Most people don't know what communication styles are, let alone how many exist. Communication styles are vastly different from each other and influence our sense of self. Learning how to effectively use healthy communication styles is important to building our social life skills. People don't like being around others who treat them poorly, and this […]

The Importance of Case Management

Case management is an important part of the mental health treatment process. It not only helps a client find the treatment they need but also advocates for their rights as human beings. Sometimes treatment can be complicated, especially for those struggling with addiction and other co-occurring mental health disorders. Addiction treatment consists of several steps […]

Taking the Time to Look Back With Pride

It is essential for those still navigating their sobriety to take time to look back at how far they have come on this journey. Recovery is filled with a plethora of experiences. It shares both good and bad moments, and while many of the struggles may have felt disastrous, taking the time to look back […]

How to Encourage a Loved One to Seek Treatment

You can't force a loved one to seek treatment. However, if you suspect they have substance use disorder (SUD), you can offer support, advice, and compassion. This will hopefully encourage them to seek treatment and get the help they need. How to Talk to Your Loved One About How to Seek Treatment Talking to a […]

Reclaiming a Parental Role in Sobriety

While managing addiction can feel like a completely isolating experience, it is still a disease that affects everyone. It affects the person with the addiction themselves, their family, friends, and coworkers. However, even as one successfully navigates sobriety, reclaiming one’s parental role in sobriety can be difficult. There may still be barriers in the way […]

Anxiety and Depression in the LGBTQIA+ Community

The LGBTQIA+ community has faced significant challenges since the very beginning. It has been one of the most proactive groups in fighting for personal rights, to be treated fairly for the human beings they are. There are reported cases of individuals being verbally and physically assaulted simply because of who they are. These issues can […]

Approaching Your First Sober Holiday

Navigating a treatment and recovery program and graduating with the core skills therein is cause for celebration. However, this doesn't mean that one's journey with recovery has ended. Maintaining one's sobriety is a trying task felt every day, and navigating your first sober holiday can introduce additional, unforeseen stressors. Such stressors can further affect one's […]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health

The relationship between substance abuse and mental health is complex and multi-faceted. People with substance use disorder (SUD) are more likely to face mental health disorders and vice versa. This co-occurrence is often referred to as dual diagnosis. Co-occurring conditions can be challenging to treat because the individual must address substance abuse and mental health […]

Improving Communication Through Daily Practices

Communication is an important skill at all phases of recovery, from articulating one’s needs in detox to communicating one’s goals and intentions for a sustained sober future after graduating from a recovery program. However, the ability to effectively communicate is a skill that needs to be actively practiced and harnessed to best benefit from it. […]

Having a Family History of Mental Illness

Living with a family history of mental illness can be confusing, scary, and embarrassing. It can trigger so many other emotions depending on the mental illness, including its severity, whether it is being treated, and how well the treatment is controlling it. All of these factors affect your environment and development as you age, and […]

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