Combatting “Winter Blues” This Season
This week winter begins, evenings come very early. Because of shorter days, keeping up with your energy and fitness routines can be challenging. But staying active is still achievable and
Coping with Feelings of Abandonment When a Parent Struggles with Addiction
Growing up with a parent who has a substance use disorder can leave lasting emotional scars. One of the most painful feelings it can bring is the sense of abandonment.
Removing the Stigma Around Narcan: Why Naloxone Training Saves Lives
The opioid crisis has touched nearly every community in the United States, and as a result, the need for accessible overdose prevention tools has become urgent. Narcan (naloxone) is a
Healing the Inner Child: How Adults Can Support Their Younger Selves
Working with your "inner child" is a therapeutic process that involves acknowledging and healing unresolved childhood emotions, memories, and beliefs that continue to affect your life as an adult. For
Honoring Children’s Grief Awareness Day – The Invisible Wounds of Addiction
Children’s Grief Awareness Day serves as a poignant reminder of the unique and often overlooked struggles faced by children impacted by loss. For children living in families affected by the
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
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
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
