We held an essay contest asking those currently working through recovery what it means to them. Below are the contest winner and runner up’s essays, kept anonymous for their privacy. What Does Recovery Mean to Me? – Contest Winner To me recovery means to transform to a normal state of health, mind, and strength. In […]
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2020 National Recovery Month – Celebrating Connections
National Recovery Month is held every September to raise awareness and educate Americans that recovery is possible and through treatment thousands of people live healthy and rewarding lives. The theme for the 2020 National Recovery Month is Join the Voices for Recovery: Celebrating Connections. In its 31st year, National Recovery Month honors the achievements made by […]
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 […]
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 Link Between Depression and Addiction
It is difficult to find an example of someone who shares their recovery story who does not cite a form of mental illness as being a part of what led up to their substance abuse. In the Behavioral Health world, these are referred to as co-occurring disorders. In the recovery world, we simply refer to […]
