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When a loved one is struggling with a mental health condition, it can be confusing to navigate the treatment process on your own. There are many challenges and questions that may arise when trying to find the right health care professionals or treatment options. That is where an experienced case manager can step in and…
When a loved one is struggling with a significant mental health condition, it can be overwhelming for everyone involved. This is especially true if the individual is resistant to help, or in denial, and won’t acknowledge that there is a problem. In these situations, it can be beneficial to perform a mental health intervention. This will not only help…
Have you ever wondered what the role of a health coach is and whether you could benefit from one? Whether a doctor has recommended necessary health and wellness changes, or you are simply looking to achieve your own personal health goals, it can be difficult to know where to begin. This being the case, there…
My name is Dylan, and I’m an individual in long-term recovery from addiction. This is meaningful in many ways, but the most important is that I am no longer enslaved to the incessant obsession of a substance use disorder. My addiction didn’t start until college, although I can remember feeling “off” from an early age….
While in early recovery from an addiction or substance use disorder, it’s common to experience challenges and setbacks. This is especially true when integrating back into daily life, the community, and interacting with friends and family. Due to this, there are many benefits to working with Recovery Coaches. They can help individuals navigate change and…
When asked to write my recovery story, I immediately braced myself and felt the fear. This is what alcoholism and addiction want. I’ve been sober since July 12, 2005, and it still can feed me lies. Recovery has taught me to walk through the fear and do things anyway, recovery has never failed me. How…
When treating alcohol and substance use disorders (SUDs), or mental health conditions, it’s important for medical professionals to recognize if co-occurring disorders are present. A co-occurring disorder, also called comorbidity, or dual diagnosis, is a medical issue that occurs either simultaneously, or successively after another disease. These conditions may be mental, physical, or a combination…
When thinking about coaching, what comes to mind? It is common for people to compare or confuse coaching with therapy. While the two may have similarities, they are each a unique service that offers a different approach to helping people. When a treatment plan incorporates therapy combined with coaching, this comprehensive approach can greatly help…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition, triggered by a traumatic event, that someone has either experienced or witnessed. People who live through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with the proper treatment and time, they usually get better. When symptoms persist and do not decrease in severity, it…
Trauma, as defined by the American Psychological Association (APA), is an emotional response to a terrible event such as an accident, rape, or natural disaster. These events can be considered deeply distressing or disturbing, resulting in physical or psychological trauma. It’s important to know that there are three main types of trauma: acute, chronic, and…
On the surface, self-care is simply defined as taking care of yourself. In actuality, it encompasses much more than that. It isn’t just about canceling plans to have one night for yourself, it’s about setting boundaries for yourself mentally, physically, and socially. This helps us to avoid becoming overwhelmed and burnt out. It’s important to…
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, individuals and families across the world have experienced significant fear, panic, stress, isolation, grief, and uncertainty surrounding the virus. Parents and adolescents of all ages have been forced to navigate unknown territory, especially regarding their education and social interaction. One of the largest and less obvious…