If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take a vacation, here it is! For those working in “helper” professions like mental health, substance abuse, and general healthcare, it’s easy to feel the emotional toll of giving all of our time and energy to helping other people. This compounds when we have … [Read more...] about Counselor Corner: Why Time Off Work Is Essential For Your Health
Supporting the Children of Parents with Substance Use Disorder
Parental substance abuse can have a devastating impact on children’s lives. Data obtained from the National Surveys on Drug Use and Health show that 1 in 8 children 17 or under live at home with at least one parent how has a substance use disorder. Children living in these conditions are subject to … [Read more...] about Supporting the Children of Parents with Substance Use Disorder
5 Things To Do If You Get Arrested For DUI
Getting arrested for a DUI can be a scary and worrying experience, especially if it’s your first time having a run-in with the law. Then again, you have every right to be worried because drunk driving is a crime, and a conviction carries with it several consequences that will have a profound … [Read more...] about 5 Things To Do If You Get Arrested For DUI
Empowering Girls: What Your Daughter Needs To Know About Alcohol
Did you know that 9 in 10 European adolescents started drinking before the age of 15? Children start drinking earlier than you might think. It’s important to note that there are no exceptions to North Carolina’s underage drinking policy; that is, it’s not even OK for you to give your kids a sip of … [Read more...] about Empowering Girls: What Your Daughter Needs To Know About Alcohol
Empowering Boys: What Your Son Needs To Know About Alcohol
How early is too early to start talking to your children about substance use and abuse? It’s probably earlier than you think; a research review from the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism found that 9 in 10 European adolescents had their first drink before the age of 15. Many parents seem to think it’s … [Read more...] about Empowering Boys: What Your Son Needs To Know About Alcohol
5 Unique Strategies to Fight Depression
Depression can leave you feeling helpless and exhausted if you don't find some coping strategies. There are some ways you can take control of the situation and improve your life. Below are some proven strategies to fight this serious condition. 1. Volunteer to help others. It is no secret that … [Read more...] about 5 Unique Strategies to Fight Depression
How Meditation Can Help Improve Mental Health and Combat Addiction
Practicing meditation and mindfulness has become more and more popular now there is so much information out there about the many benefits that it can bring. Meditation can be used as a powerful tool for personal growth, and research shows that it can help to greatly alleviate symptoms of anxiety and … [Read more...] about How Meditation Can Help Improve Mental Health and Combat Addiction