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How distinguishing among types of trauma is essential to the healing process When we talk about trauma, we often make the mistake of generalizing. We
How distinguishing among types of trauma is essential to the healing process When we talk about trauma, we often make the mistake of generalizing. We
The surprising ways our mothers shape our coping strategies The first Sunday in May is Mother’s Day, a day created with the intent of spending
Understanding substance use disorder in the workplace In the modern world, many of us will spend an enormous percentage of our lives at our workplaces.
Better ways of understanding the role of families in shaping trauma Human beings are social creatures who rely on connections with others to survive and
Psychosis occurs when a person’s thinking becomes dysregulated, and they experience a reality that differs from other people’s. Psychosis can include auditory and visual hallucinations,
“Stigma against mental illness is a scourge with many faces” ~ Elyn R. Saks Stigma refers to our negative social perceptions of a person or
“Self-care means giving yourself permission to pause.” ~ Dr. Cecilia Tran We Americans are notorious for working long hours with too few lazy days off.
Around 841,000 Americans have died from a drug overdose in the last 20 years.[1] Synthetic opioids are the primary driver of overdose fatalities and account
Every September, Recovery Month is dedicated to the support for and promotion of substance use recovery and evidence-based treatments. This year’s theme, “Recovery is for
The idiom, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” refers to the characteristics you share with your parents. It may be your mother’s laugh,
COVID-19 causes increased adverse effects among those with at least one pre-existing, underlying health condition. Commonly known pre-existing conditions include lung disease, obesity, liver disease,
Founded in 1935 in Akron, Ohio, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the original and arguably most well-known of all the 12-step programs. AA was formed to
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