We asked some of our staff for an inside look at Rapha Treatment Center. This is a testimonial from the notes of someone who stayed at Rapha. They asked to remain anonymous. As I looked through the screen separating me from the deputy Sheriff, I noticed a large grassy field. There’s a sign that reads […]
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Understanding Anger
Anger is a normal, healthy emotion, neither good nor bad. Like any emotion, it conveys a message, telling you that a situation is upsetting, unjust, or threatening. If your knee-jerk reaction to anger is to explode, however, that message never has a chance to be conveyed. So, while it’s perfectly normal to feel angry when […]
What is Addiction?
The American Psychiatric Association defines addiction as a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by substance use despite harmful consequences. People with addiction (severe substance use disorder) have an intense focus on using a certain substance(s), such as alcohol or drugs, to the point that it takes over their life. They keep using […]
Anger Management Classes: What to Expect at Family Life Center
Starting August 1st, Family Life Center is reopening our anger management classes. These 8-hour Saturday courses utilize the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Anger Management curriculum. If you’re thinking of attending one of these sessions, here’s what to expect. Anyone Can Attend an Anger Management Course Attending one of Family Life Center’s […]
How to Cope with Depression
Trying to cope with depression presents many challenges. It’s a silent illness that eats at people from the inside and can be impossible for others to spot. When you feel depressed, you will naturally find ways to cope with the negative feelings. However, there are healthy and unhealthy ways to cope with depression. Negative coping […]
The Serenity Prayer, Bite-sized
The Serenity Prayer? You mean that thing that addicts say at the end of a meeting? How does that apply to me? Does it apply to me? History of the Serenity Prayer: The authorship of the Serenity Prayer is a matter of debate. Portions have been attributed to the ancient Greeks as well as various […]
