The connection between brain injuries, mental health (MH), and substance use can be a tricky puzzle. It’s like trying to figure out a complicated maze for people, their families, and the experts helping them. But don’t worry, the Brain Injury Association of America –...
Strategies for Creating a Healthy Relationship
Co-dependent relationships are often misrepresented as “sick” or “unhealthy.” This can be very confusing for couples who are working on their co-dependency issues in therapy or as agreed-upon goals with each other. The reality is that all relationships are...
A Unique Path for Each Individual
When people are recovering from addiction, spiritual health can be important. The book Recovery Allies, written by Alison Webb, dives into how different people view and use spiritual health during their recovery journey.
One of the main points in the...
“Consider every individual you meet as a garden to be tended, not a machine to be repaired.” — Stephen R. Andrew, in Listening Deeply (2023)
Who taught us how to listen? Chances are, no one. We were told to listen, but who taught us how...
Nurturing mental health as a couple in recovery is a vital component of building a strong foundation for lasting sobriety and a fulfilling relationship. Understanding what mental health disorders are associated with substance use disorder and how to address these as a couple can...
Listening Deeply: A Journey of Empathy
I’m truly irate right now,” he said.
These words came in response to a recent article, “Are You Willing to Go to Any Lengths?” which describes an interaction between a woman who desperately wanted to stop smoking, and a correctional...
