How to Help Someone With Drug Addiction
Originally posted in August, 2020 We all have our guilty pleasures. For some it’s using a drug to find a pleasant high. However, what do you do when someone you love slips from occasional use to addiction? It can become an ugly struggle quickly, negatively affecting relationships and health. When you love someone, it’s only […]
Understanding the Link Between Trauma and Substance Use
Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can have long-lasting impacts on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. While trauma affects everyone differently, a significant and well-documented consequence of experiencing trauma is an increased risk of substance use and addiction. But how do you go about understanding the link between trauma and substance […]
Exploring the Different Types of Counseling Services: Finding the Right Support for Your Mental Health
Navigating the vast landscape of counseling services can be overwhelming, especially when you’re seeking the right support for your mental health. It is essential to understand the different types of counseling services available. This will help you to find the approach that best suits your needs. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or […]
Coming to Therapy to Treat My… Trauma?
As a trauma specialist, I’ve worked with clients with many types of trauma. Some clients can name the traumas they have experienced that are bringing them to therapy: a car accident, a physical assault, combat, or particular episodes of childhood abuse. However, many other clients cannot name their traumas. Rather they come to therapy with […]
Substance Abuse and Families
Guest blog by Rebecca Muir Most information out there about substance use disorder (SUD) usually focuses on the substance abuser and their intimate partner(s). However, SUD is a problem that the entire family must navigate, including children. So the topic of substance abuse and families is an important one. In his book Substance Abuse and […]