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When those in recovery regularly practice gratitude, it alleviates the intensity and regularity of negative emotions, improves coping skills, lowers the rate of relapse, and
While smartphones and social media are powerful tools for connection, bringing together families, friends and partners around the world, an over consumption of social media
Supporting the people we love isn’t always easy and can be distressing, confusing, and overwhelming at times. Despite the challenges, supporting someone you care for
Why Sober Dating is on the Rise The longing for love is universal: we all hope to find the person with whom we can share
Different Approaches to Effective Recovery “Treatment does not need to be voluntary to be effective. Sanctions or enticements from family, employment settings, and/or the criminal
How the concept of resilience can inform our understanding of families as complex systems When working with individuals who have experienced trauma, who are undergoing
How distinguishing among types of trauma is essential to the healing process When we talk about trauma, we often make the mistake of generalizing. We
The surprising ways our mothers shape our coping strategies The first Sunday in May is Mother’s Day, a day created with the intent of spending
Understanding substance use disorder in the workplace In the modern world, many of us will spend an enormous percentage of our lives at our workplaces.
Better ways of understanding the role of families in shaping trauma Human beings are social creatures who rely on connections with others to survive and
Psychosis occurs when a person’s thinking becomes dysregulated, and they experience a reality that differs from other people’s. Psychosis can include auditory and visual hallucinations,
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