Scary and upsetting events are bound to happen in our lives. However, after an extraordinary event your mind and body learn new ways to react. You are meant for survival and we have biological structures to help predicting potentially dangerous situations based on...
You’re doing a great job! Welcome back to our make a change series. It you would like to have this guide sent to you from the beginning, sign up here. High Risk Situations High risk situations are situations that make is extremely difficult to pass up using...
Being sad is a normal reaction to difficult times in life. But usually, the sadness goes away with a little time. Depression is different—it is a medical condition that may cause severe symptoms that can affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities like...
What’s Your Anger Style? “Anyone can become angry- that is easy, but to be angry with the right person at the right time, and for the right purpose and in the right way- that is not within everyone’s power and that is not easy.” Aristotle Each person has their own way...
Adopting an Attitude of Gratitude Life is often tough and we have those days that we just don’t want to keep going sometimes. Gratitude can help you improve your mood and outlook. Make a list of at least 5 thing that you are grateful for everyday. Bonus:...
What is a trigger for substance use? A trigger is a situation, event, or feeling that happens and causes an individual to want to use substances. Triggers are categorized into two types: internal and external. Triggers can occur for individuals who use substances...
