The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost everyone. The fact that we are still in the throes of it over a year later is a clear indicator of exactly how impactful it has been. In fact, now health experts are focusing their attention on a different sort of pandemic caused [...]
When you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), everyday situations can overwhelm you. Not only do you take on the feelings of others, but you might also struggle with sensory issues. As an HSP, everything from loud noise, crowds, and even feeling rushed in whatever you’re doing can cause you [...]
There are many factors that can play into addiction as an adult. Sometimes, it’s your environment. Other times it’s your current life situation. But there are also often underlying links that can stem from childhood trauma. Trauma and addiction are more closely connected than people realize. Now that more [...]
Not getting enough sleep is a problem so many people deal with on a nightly basis. Even if you have the best of intentions, you might find yourself tossing and turning. Having trouble sleeping becomes an even bigger problem when you’re struggling with anxiety. But, if you’re not getting [...]
As EMDR therapy grows in popularity, it’s not uncommon to hear more about it. Maybe someone suggested it to you. Maybe you’ve done your own research. If you’re struggling with a past traumatic experience, EMDR may help. But it’s important to make sure that it’s the right option for [...]
To say we’re living in uncertain times would be an understatement. Even though 2020 is behind us, it highlighted just how uncertain things truly can be. The COVID-19 pandemic has now affected almost everyone’s lives in some way for nearly a year. Maybe you’ve lost loved ones. Maybe you’ve [...]
Spirituality has been used by therapists and counselors across the globe as a construct to help those dealing with mental health issues and addiction. Unfortunately, it’s often hard to conceptualize. Because spirituality can be different for everyone, it has been difficult to control in a clinical setting. My friends [...]
The very first steps in your recovery from addiction might seem daunting. It wasn’t effortless getting through the withdrawal symptoms, but you did it. Now it’s time to start thinking about the long-term. It’s necessary to build a sustainable recovery program to make those efforts count in the long-run. [...]
The terms “unprecedented times,” “uncertain times,” “challenging times” have become commonplace since March. The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted every corner of our lives. Some have contracted the virus and struggled to recover. Some have lost loved ones. Childcare challenges and relationship issues have come to a critical point for [...]
