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Let's Help Each Other in Times of Crisis

July 8, 2016 | Counseling, Dallas police, Emotional wellbeing, Louisiana, Minnesota, Partners, Training, Trauma

After the past few days of deadly shootings in America, it's clear there are no easy or quick answers right now to the many questions people have on their lips and on their minds. It's likely going to take some time for

Think Your Drinking is a Problem? Check On It

July 6, 2016 | Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholic, Counseling, Drinking, Practical life coaching, Recovery

Is Your Drinking a Problem? Alcohol is everywhere, and often times drinking can seem harmless. It’s a social activity done in groups for a good time. It’s grabbing a beer with friends after work,

Working to Stop the Hurt: Hope in the Face of Addiction

June 24, 2016 | Addiction, Counseling, Emotional wellbeing, Heroin, Mental illness, Opiates, Partners, Recovery, Rx drugs

The question is looming large for Warren and Clinton Counties: What are we going to do about drug addiction, and specifically opioids like heroin and fentanyl? To call it an epidemic may not be strong enough.

SAD in the summertime? It's possible

June 7, 2016 | Emotional wellbeing, Exercise, Mental illness, Recovery

While waiting for my turn to see my doctor recently, I sat across from two women engrossed in conversation. "You get this way during the winter," one of the women told the other. "You\'re down for awhile, right?

3 Ways to Help Your Emotional Wellbeing

May 19, 2016 | Emotional wellbeing, Exercise, Mental health month, Mental illness

You\'ve probably heard it around home, work or school when you get sick: "Take good care of yourself!" But while people are typically talking about your physical health, it\'s also important to keep your emotional

What's Your Brave?

May 9, 2016 | Mental health month, Mental illness, Mybrave, Partners, Practical life coaching, Recovery

Not long ago, I was scrolling through my Twitter feed (hey ... it can be a bad habit sometimes, but it's ALWAYS informative!) and came across one of those suggested posts. Most people probably just scroll right