What can you do if someone you love is struggling with opiate addiction? 1. Carry Narcan- You can pick it up at any pharmacy and at your local community health center 2. Learn how to use it- I have heard people say “I don’t think I could stab someone”, This is not what you saw […]
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World Mental Health Day and National Coming Out Day
This past week marked two major awareness days. World Mental Health Day and National Coming Out Day. These days are important for educating the public and helping members of these groups know that they are not alone.
10 things I wish I knew before I got married
Most of all, after 5 years of marriage, 7 years of living together, and 8 years of love, I can’t imagine my life without him.
When you feel like giving up
The journey is not always easy. Sometimes it will be the hardest thing you will ever do… don’t give up. Its ok to not feel ok, to make a fool of yourself, to fail… don’t give up.
Cup Theory
In The Cup Theory, we discuss the cup being the metaphorical vessel for your emotional, social, spiritual, and physical energy. If your cup is empty you have no energy to help other people or even yourself.
Just a day…
Why are we feeling guilty? Why can’t we just sit and be? Americans, unfortunately are notorious for this. We work 40+ hours a week, are expected to be available by email or phone 24/7, and get two paid weeks off a year. Our culture celebrates the person who never takes a day off and the person who answers emails on vacation.
Addiction?
“I’m sooooo addicted to coffee”. I’m guessing you have heard this phrase before. You may have even said this phrase before. What if I told you that it is not true.
Why are we here?
Okay so… I am going to give you a very “therapist” answer (please don’t hold it against me). Only you can answer the question above. I can however, tell you why I’m here and maybe in the process help you get a little closer to answering the question for yourself. I am a Licensed Mental […]
