Positive thinking is more than just a cliché; it has a profound impact on our mental health and overall well-being. Research shows that cultivating an optimistic mindset can lead to improved mental health outcomes, enhanced resilience and a greater sense of well-being. Explore the science...
In our journey through life, we often encounter situations and people who hurt us deeply. These experiences can leave wounds that impact our mental and emotional well-being. However, there is a powerful tool that can help heal these wounds and promote overall mental health and...
Parenting is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences in life. As parents, we strive to provide the best for our children, ensuring that they grow up to be confident, responsible and successful adults. However, in today's fast-paced world, where technology and social media...
The digital age has brought about significant advancements in technology, making our lives more convenient and connected than ever before. The only downside of this is that the constant barrage of information and notifications can have a significant impact on our mental health, leading to...
In our last blog, we focused on how to get through the holidays while maintaining sobriety. The holidays, which are touted as such a wonderful time of year, often cause more stress and emotional upheaval than actual joy for many of us. I spoke with a...
Are you wondering how you will get through your first New Year’s Eve without drinking or drugs? These suggestions, based on my years of experience with people in early sobriety, may help you.. It is important to plan ahead of time for the holidays, because,...
Two years ago, a couple of weeks before Christmas, I lost my dad. The year before that, it was my grandmother. Just last year, my grandfather. To say I am familiar with the process of grieving would be a gross understatement. Grief and I have...
Many people have already tried a variety of anger control strategies, and the strategies have failed, leading to a sense of powerlessness and inadequacy. Most wish that their anger would just go away, but it seems that the more they try to suppress it, ignore...
"As a therapist, I respect whatever your beliefs are. You don’t have to believe in the same God I do, or any God, but maybe you have another idea about a higher power, something bigger than yourself that can help you."...
Ever since I was 4, I had a fear of heights...