With both trauma and substance use, there are people, places, and things that can trigger that traumatic memory or the urge to use; a specific person, or a similar environment to where the trauma or use occurred, or a thing— like a scent, song, or…
May is Mental Health Awareness month! In honor of this month, I created a 30 day challenge to improve our mental wellness. Each day consists of participating in a mentally healthy activity. Instructions: over the next 30 days, do each activity listed. At the end of the 30…
I know how scary it can be for parents when they find out their teen has been cutting. Some parents have expressed fear, confusion, and even anger that their child has engaged in this type of behavior. Often times, parents see cutting as a suicidal gesture causing…
I get it—we have busy lives! It can be difficult to find extra time to incorporate self-care into your day. That’s why I have listed out some tips of how to add healthy self-care outlets into your already existing daily routine! Keep reading to learn how. Self-care…