Category: Mental Health

boundaries in addiction recovery
The Importance of Boundaries in Recovery: How to Protect Your Peace

Recovery—whether it’s from addiction, trauma, or emotional struggles—is a deeply personal journey. It’s not just about moving past the pain; it’s about rebuilding a life that feels stable, fulfilling, and good for your well-being. One of the biggest keys to this process is finding peace and emotional balance so you can heal without feeling constantly […]

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Link between addiction and trauma
The Link Between Addiction and Trauma

Addiction and trauma are closely linked, and understanding this connection is key to breaking free from harmful patterns.  For many people, addiction isn’t just about physical or psychological needs—it often has roots in past traumatic experiences that leave emotional scars. These scars can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms, like substance abuse, eating disorders, or other […]

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Toxic Positivity and Depression: Why Optimism and “Looking at the Bright Side” Isn’t Always Helpful

In these uncertain times, I’m sure its fair to say that most of us have had the occasional moment of worry, anxiety, stress, or sadness. We hear the statistics like we may need to continue some form of social distancing into 2022, and we watch the number of people who have tested positive and those […]

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Mental health
Mental Health and Coronavirus: Adjusting to a New Normal

We’re living in a time in a world that we never could have guessed 2020 would bring us. With the words ‘uncertainty’, ‘unknown’, ‘impossible to predict’, and ‘breaking news’ becoming part of our daily lives, the disruption of routine can make this temporary new norm feel uncomfortable and unfamiliar. There is no more 8 AM […]

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