While smartphones and social media are powerful tools for connection, bringing together families, friends and partners around the world, an over consumption of social media
Hypervigilance and trauma are closely connected. Hypervigilance is a heightened state of awareness that one adopts to protect them from dangerous or threatening situations. It
Supporting the people we love isn’t always easy and can be distressing, confusing, and overwhelming at times. Despite the challenges, supporting someone you care for
“Grief is the price we pay for love.” ~ Queen Elizabeth II Family members of those suffering with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) may not
“That which is created in a relationship can be fixed in a relationship.” ~ Murray Bowen In the United States, an estimated 49.5% of teens
“Families and societies are small and large versions of one another. Both are made up of people who have to work together, whose destinies are
“We do as we have been done by.” ― John Bowlby The term attachment refers to a particular emotional connection that involves an interchange of
When a loved one takes their own life. The suicide of a close family member is a traumatic event that can have lasting effects on
Coping with the suicide of a parent It is never easy to discuss suicide. When an individual makes the decision to take their own life,
Why Sober Dating is on the Rise The longing for love is universal: we all hope to find the person with whom we can share
Why choosing to go to treatment is often more challenging than it seems Last week my blog post explored different approaches to seeking treatment and
Different Approaches to Effective Recovery “Treatment does not need to be voluntary to be effective. Sanctions or enticements from family, employment settings, and/or the criminal
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