Mar 31, 2019 | Suicide, Mental Health, Trauma
The recent suicides by Parkland shooting survivors and the record number of suicides by veterans are tragic reminders of the devastating impact that trauma can inflict on individuals, families, and communities. While it is often easy to see the physical effects of...
Mar 26, 2019 | Helping a Loved One, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Everyone has ups and downs in life. In general, most people manage these ups and downs without experiencing significant problems. However, the challenges of life sometimes become so great that they overwhelm a person’s normal ability to cope. As a result, an...
Mar 5, 2019 | Stress, Adolescent Treatment
If you are worried that your teenager may be stressed out, look for the warning signs below. Sleep disturbance – Teens that are experiencing significant stress often struggle with their sleep. They may sleep too much or too little or may sleep at irregular intervals....
Feb 25, 2019 | Suicide, Mental Health
Self Harm Behaviors Self-harm can happen at any age but is most common in teenagers and young adults. Some common self-harming behaviors include: Cutting Burning self Picking at skin Pulling hair Extensive piercings or tattoos Branding skin Breaking bones or bruising...
Feb 20, 2019 | Substance Abuse, Addiction
If you are living with someone who is recovering from alcohol or drug abuse, you have probably wondered “How will I know if they relapse?” Signs to look for that may indicate that a relapse has occurred. Secretiveness – When someone relapses, they often try to hide...
Feb 9, 2019 | Family Issues
Even in the best of circumstances, parenting is a challenging job. Step-parenting is often even harder. The reason for this is that blended families have to manage a number of unique issues that don’t typically occur in nuclear families. Listed below are some of the...
Feb 4, 2019 | Suicide, Mental Health
According to the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) the suicide rate among the US working-age population increased by 34 percent between 2000 and 2016. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US and is a contributing factor to the recent decrease in...
Dec 9, 2018 | Adolescent Treatment, Family Issues, Helping a Loved One
Parenting can be difficult, especially when you have teenagers. Below are some steps that you can take to make the teenage years a little more manageable. Learn to recognize the normal developmental struggles of teenagers. – It is normal for teenagers to test limits...
Nov 14, 2018 | Stress, Mental Health
For many people, the holidays can be a time of enjoyment with family and friends. For many others, the holidays can be a time of stress, loneliness, tension, disappointments, and arguments. The difference is often related to the dynamics within our families, the types...
Nov 12, 2018 | Addiction, Alcohol, Helping a Loved One, Substance Abuse
To help a recovering alcoholic or addict, it is helpful to first understand that alcoholism and/or addiction is a disease. Some people become addicted the first time they ever use a mind-altering substance while others may not cross the line into addiction until later...
