The Mindful Shift: Transformation Through Mindfulness
Jane, a middle-aged woman, works as a project manager for a busy consulting firm in the Bay Area. Her job is demanding. She often finds herself juggling multiple tasks, attending
SAD Prevention: Ease The Impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder
When changing clocks due to the Fall shift for daylight savings time, it is a great time to begin to think about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how to prevent
Helping Young Adult Children Struggling With Cannabis Disorder: Navigating the Challenges and Finding Support
As a parent, it's natural to want the best for your young adult —to see them succeed in college, launch a promising career, and fulfill the dreams they've worked so
Are You a “Go-It-Aloner?”- Finding Help Hard to Ask for and Receive
Our guest blogger is Matt Fried, MA, Ph.D., MFA, a licensed Psychologist, PBSP Therapist, Supervisor and International Trainer, and an AEDP Therapist and Supervisor. He holds special interests in moment-to-moment
Potential Challenges for Peer Recovery Specialists Facilitating Children’s Programs
During a recent training to learn how to facilitate a whole family recovery program, Jayden volunteered to take part in a role play where he was the clown child, a
Learning to Pause When You Feel Triggered by Negative Emotions
Our guest blogger is Tony Gambill, an established thought leader on Self-Leadership and Leading Others. He has published over 50 articles for Forbes Leadership on these topics and a book,
Navigating the Complexities of Aging and Recovery: A Guide for ACOAs
Lisa, a 62-year-old whose 85-year-old mother has enjoyed forty years of sobriety, routinely stops by to help with housekeeping, grocery shopping, and managing finances. She's noticed that she leaves the
998 Day! Improving Our Support of Those in Need: No Judgement. Just help
In a world where mental health struggles are all too common - and our youth are still challenged to find appropriate services during the current Children’s Mental Health Crisis -
Celebrating National Recovery Month: Kids and Families Deserve Their Own Healing
CELEBRATING NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH: Kids and Families Deserve Their Own Healing September is National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the efforts of those in recovery from substance use
The Complexity of Blocking Childhood Memories in COAs
For COAs - children impacted by the disease of addiction in their families - the household environment can often be unpredictable, stressful, and emotionally charged. In response to these conditions,
