Dec 7, 2019 | Adolescents, Blog, For Families, From the Team, Teenagers
Today, teens are facing greater pressures than their predecessors; greater access to information, influence and ideas have placed teens of the Twenty-First century in a unique position. Rubik’s cubes and Pokemon cards have been replaced by Instagram and...
Nov 30, 2019 | Adolescents, Connection, For Families, For Professionals, From the Team, Recovery, Youth
It is widely accepted that the brain is not fully developed until the age of 25. In fact, from the moment the fetus begins to take shape in the uterus, outside factors can have a negative or positive influence on brain chemistry, a fact that continues through infancy...
Nov 27, 2019 | For Families, From the Team, Gratitude
Today in the United States we are celebrating Thanksgiving. This is the day where we kick off the holiday season which includes Hanukkah, the Winter Solstice, Christmas and finally our New Year’s celebrations. However, for many people this time of year can seem...
Nov 23, 2019 | For Families, From the Team, Twelve Step Program, Youth
Maintaining recovery from substance use-disorder, alcoholism and addictions can be difficult regardless of age. Whilst there are many studies showing 12 step fellowships to be beneficial to adults in recovery, the data around the same subject, for young adults and...
Oct 3, 2019 | For Professionals, From the Team, Resources
Heather R. Hayes, LPC, CIP, CAI A hostage is defined as, “A person held as a security for the fulfillment of certain terms.” I am a licensed counselor, certified interventionist, Educational Consultant, International Certified Hostage Negotiator, and Equestrian. I am...
Nov 5, 2018 | For Families, From the Team, Resources
By: Heather R. Hayes, M.Ed., LPC, CAI, CIP To say the journey toward healing is challenging is an understatement at best, but it is often further complicated by the maze of treatment and recovery options. As always, our mission is to guide you. This time by answering...
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