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 […]
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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 […]
Introduction to Twelve Step Recovery
No matter what type of person they are or where they come from, ask any addict working a recovery program what they think about the Twelve Steps (TS). You will get the same answer every time. The Twelve Steps saved my life. The Twelve Steps are a set of guiding principles in addiction treatment. These […]
Anxiety Resources
What is Anxiety? Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some time in their lives. But what exactly is an anxiety disorder? While many experience anxiety from time to time, like before a big […]
Your Feelings Are Okay
At a young age, we learn to regulate our emotions from our parents and guardians. Society pressures us to shut down emotions with phrases like “Big girls don’t cry“ or “Man up”. This mentality is outdated and actually harmful. Emotions are natural, meaning everyone has them. You have every right to feel them, regardless of […]