If you or a loved one is struggling with a drug or alcohol problem, support and encouragement are critical to long-term success. Rather than focusing on the devastating effects of…
Remember when people told you that parenting would be the hardest job in your life? They weren’t kidding! Parenting is incredibly rewarding but also incredibly challenging. Kids don’t come with…
The pandemic has taken its toll on everyone, including teens and young adults. If you have a teenager in your home, you may have noticed that they’re feeling anxious, bored…
Many teens and young adults can benefit from having a teen mentor in their lives. Unfortunately, not all families are aware of teen mentoring services and where to find them….
It’s normal to have mixed feelings about finding a mentor for your teen. Some parents feel like it’s a weakness while others worry about bringing someone else into their child’s…
A recovery coach works to remove barriers and obstacles to drug and alcohol recovery. They align themselves as mentors to help people stay on track with their recovery goals and…
For many years, addiction treatment programs and support groups have served as the foundation for a healthy recovery. As wonderful as these programs can be, they’re not always capable of…
Being a teenager is tough! In fact, some say it’s harder to be a teen than an adult! Adults have things figured out, but teens are just learning. Their bodies…
The goal of an intervention is to help an addicted loved one start their recovery. Planning ahead and working with a professional interventionist can help make your intervention successful. But…
An intervention is a structured conversation that motivates your loved one to get help for their drug or alcohol addiction. Interventions are usually emotionally charged, which is why it’s best…
It’s normal to struggle at various points in your life. Rather than letting yourself go down the wrong path, it’s important to realize that you do have options. Whether it’s…
Depression can cause feelings of worthlessness and thoughts of not being good enough. Depression can also cause feelings of hopelessness, which maintain the depressive cycle that so many of us…