Have you ever thought: “why does this still bother me?,” “I should be over this by now.”, “This is ridiculous that this still makes me upset” or something similar? If so, you are not alone.

So what can you do this holiday season to manage depression well? Here are six steps that you can take to increase your depression management over this holiday season and beyond.

Another aspect of early addiction recovery to look out for is cross-addiction, which is simply becoming addicted to a different substance, behavior, or thing.

If you are experiencing grief this holiday season or approaching holiday firsts without someone important to you in your world, here are five things to consider as you take on grief this holiday season.

Anyone who has ever been in the recovery world has heard of the pink cloud. The cotton candy, la-la land, rose-colored glasses portion of early recovery, which may sound great in theory, but is actually the biggest risk to early sobriety.

So knowing that relapse rates increase during this time of year, it is essential to address and consider how you can be proactive in managing your addiction and set yourself up for success to finish the holiday season with your sobriety goals intact.

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome or PAWS is the experience of certain withdrawal symptoms that occur after (post) detoxing chemically (acute) from substances.

Implementing a consistent gratitude practice may just be a part of your daily routine for improving your mental health and wellness, reducing anxiety, increasing depression management, stabilizing mood, and even increasing overall life satisfaction.

Early recovery can be full of excitement and fear. In this series are a few pointers to be aware of when you first get sober that no one instinctively knows and are taught in treatment centers around the globe. Today we will take a deeper dive into cravings.

While trauma can be an ongoing battle, the holiday times can be particularly challenging. Explore some of the unique challenges for trauma survivors during the holiday season, and consider some proactive ways that those impacted by trauma may be able to set themselves up for success and health this holiday season.

So you have heard of EMDR therapy, you have done the research to decide it just may be the right treatment for you, and now it’s time to select and EMDR therapist to begin your EMDR journey. While google is a great place to start we think there may be just a few more things to consider in finding the right EMDR therapist for you.

As the holidays are fast approaching, many people experience anticipation building around specific events, travels, and gatherings. You are not alone, but having a plan and a strategy to manage the anxieties is crucial.

EMDR therapy has been noted as an evidence-based trauma processing model that is effective for reducing post-traumatic stress syndrome, PTSD, rates in first responder populations. Learn more about EMDR for job related trauma exposure.

Boundaries may be an essential part of navigating your holiday celebrations with success. Here are five things to consider that may help set you up for success in implementing the boundaries you need to take on this holiday season.

Learn about the use of EMDR therapy with military-related traumas and answer a few questions for those who may be considering EMDR therapy as a part of their trauma treatment and PTSD recovery.

Here are five things to consider when selecting your EMDR therapy consultant as you pursue further understanding of EMDR therapy or take steps towards your goals to become a certified EMDR therapist.

Take a look at a few of the commonly asked questions from parents and care givers as they consider if EMDR therapy may be a good choice for their child, teen or family.

Take a few moments to explore some of the benefits of pursuing EMDR therapy certification and why it matters.

While this may not come as a surprise to many that have struggled with addiction or substance use disorders, understanding how trauma and addiction and are connected can be a powerful tool in your journey to addiction recovery.

Anyone who loves and cares about someone who has battled addiction and substance abuse disorders knows the challenges and heartbreak that addiction can bring. Learn 5 steps that those who love and care for an addict can take to help themselves and support the addiction recovery of their loved one.