By Jennifer McDougall Aftercare and ongoing support are essential to any successful substance abuse and addiction treatment plan. These services help individuals maintain sobriety and prevent relapse after completing a rehabilitation program. One of the main reasons why aftercare and ongoing support are so important is that they provide individualsContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall It’s easy to feel weighed down when your problems become too much to handle. But before you think the only option is to deal with things on your own, consider the alternative: therapy. Therapy can help you get rid of pent-up feelings, gain control of your emotions,Continue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall You may not know how to start a conversation with your therapist at the beginning of therapy. Starting the conversation is difficult, but developing a relationship with your therapist is necessary. For example, you might create a conversation by discussing your everyday activities or a specific day.Continue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall During times of crisis, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos spreading through the news and media outlets informing us hourly of the many updates happening in the world. As a result, it’s common to feel increased stress and anxiety during times of uncertainty. InContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Your inner child is defined in popular psychology as an individual’s childlike subpersonality. This does not mean acting childish but rather connecting with the child within you that holds the original version of yourself. The inner child often conducts many aspects of one’s childhood. This includes happyContinue Reading
By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation.” –Mark Twain We’ve all heard the saying, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” But the field of psychology shows us words do matter.Continue Reading