Staying connected with other people is essential to your happiness, self-esteem and ability to cope when difficulties arise. While you may recognize the importance of…
Boundaries, even with the people you are closest to, allow you to exist as an individual and give you the autonomy to choose what’s best…
Recovery is an involved process that often involves coping with painful emotions and long-standing habits that may have contributed to your life of addiction. Having…
Family support can play a key role in a person’s Recovery journey. When your loved one is battling addiction, they may feel a range of…
Environmental influence is something most people understand on a fundamental level. A host of variables in a person’s environment affect personality, attitudes and habits, so…
The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has transformed everyday life, including experiences with health. Social precautions and uncertainty about the future can make health…
During tough situations, everyone uses coping skills to manage the related emotions. Like many behaviors, coping skills can be healthy or unhealthy. While healthy coping…
The way we view the world can influence a variety of things — who we interact with, our physical, mental and emotional well being, the…
At any given moment, most people have about a dozen thoughts clambering for your attention. From an early age, we learn to prioritize each…
When you drink heavily, your mind and body pay the price for your addiction. Every day becomes a struggle in your own skin. You may…