Meditation and mindfulness are easier than you might think. Perhaps you envision a monk sitting cross legged on the floor chanting with eyes closed. If so, you are not...

Millions suffer from addiction annually, 23.5 million, or one in every 10 Americans over the age of 12. Only about 11% receive treatment. Those who get treatment will have...

Personality is the characteristics that makeup who we are. These characteristics impact the way we think and react. So, what do personality disorders mean? Personality disorders are a pervasive...

Defining CBT and DBT might clarify why they are used with specific populations. What is CBT? CBT stands for cognitive-behavioral therapy. Cognitive means thoughts and behavioral looks at our...

Working in residential treatment, I witnessed some clients who would find creative ways to go to the doctor or hospital. The tricky part was determining if the client truly...

Likely, you have heard of things that are celebrated throughout the United States. Some celebrations last a day, others the entire month. Some might seem silly, where others are...

Let’s take a page from nature and our surroundings. Think about trees, rivers and streams, the home in which you live, and the chair you sit on. The grand...

Is the end in sight yet? I used to be able to manage my time well. Now, I don’t feel like cooking, cleaning, or anything else. Am I depressed?...

Eating healthy was probably not a top priority during addiction. Likely, many meals were skipped. Perhaps fast food or junk food replaced healthy meals. Experts agree that nutrition can...