The road to recovery from addiction is long and full of challenges. It can be hard to persevere in the face of setbacks and stay …
The Value of Pets in Addiction Recovery
If you’re at a stable place in your addiction recovery, there are several good reasons to consider getting a pet. If you’re not yet in …
3 Important Ideas from CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is the most common form of psychotherapy currently in use. It has decades of research supporting its effectiveness and it …
Microdosing: The Next Treatment Modality?
Microdosing is the practice of taking small doses of psychedelics such as LSD or psilocybin in order to treat conditions such as addiction, anxiety, or …
Borderline Personality: Symptoms and Treatment
Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, is a personality disorder that is marked by impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining stable relationships, and severe mood swings. Personality disorders, …
Isolating: The Signs and Symptoms
Isolation is a word that we hear a lot in recovery circles. We’re told to avoid it, as isolation is one of the enemies of …
Nightly Rituals for Optimal Relaxation and Unwinding
In our over-stimulating world of iPhones, laptops, smart TVs, and fluorescent lights, it can often be difficult to find time to intentionally unwind after a …
The Moment of Waking: Techniques to Kickstart Your Day
Our first few hours awake are some of our most important, as they set the tone for the whole day. When we get into healthy …
The Science of Sleep
We sleep for one-quarter of our lives. That’s a lot of sleep. We often hear about the importance of getting a good night’s rest and …
Serotonin 101: All About Our Crucial Brain Chemicals
A brain is a complicated place filled with synapses, chemicals, hormones, and processes that even scientists still don’t fully understand. It’s empowering to know the …