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Here’s why first responders delay addressing substance abuse and mental health struggles
Ever heard of disassociation? Well, it's one of the biggest reasons why first responders delay asking for help. The life of a first responder...
Three reasons why first responders in addiction recovery should add daily affirmations to their routine
Daily affirmations are one of the easiest and most accessible wellness routines first responders can add to their self-care regimens while in...
Are you looking for balance? Here’s how first responders can find it during the holidays
As soon as the Thanksgiving holiday rolls around, it's go, go, go throughout the season and that can become overwhelming very quickly. For a...
Police officers can help prevent trauma from becoming PTSI with these tips
Did you know 30 percent of first responders develop mental health conditions, such as Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), which is 10 percent...
This is the difference between inpatient and outpatient care for addiction
The first step towards recovery is deciding to seek help, so props to you for being here. We understand the traumas of a first responder, as many of...
What are the differences between binge drinking and alcoholism?
Many times people confuse binge drinking and alcoholism, but they are not the same. What is the same is that first responders tend to suffer...
Four tips to help you adjust to a sober lifestyle
Adjusting to a clean and sober lifestyle after completing a treatment program for substance abuse is a challenge, especially for first...
Learn the difference between high anxiety and an adrenaline rush
Often it’s difficult for an individual to tell the difference between high anxiety and an adrenaline rush. Both conditions cross intersect in terms...
If I’ve been sober for years, why do I still think about using substances?
Many first responders and even civilians successfully living in recovery still think about substance use from time to time. At some point in...
Caring for plants can reduce physiological and psychological stress
Did you know that caring for houseplants has the power to reduce physiological and psychological stress? This may be good news for all plant...
Discover the mental health benefits of reading
Sitting down with a good book is a pastime that far too often tends to fade away when our lives get busy and take a more complex route. There...
Navigate through compassion fatigue with these coping mechanisms
Did you know compassion fatigue is real? Well, it is, and it negatively impacts millions of first responders every year. Although this...
Deep breathing our way towards wellness
Did you know regularly practicing deep breathing can have a lasting impact on mental wellness? Yes, something as simple as "breathing" has the...
How first responders can navigate through survivor’s guilt
Survivor's guilt is a difficult emotion to navigate through, especially for first responders, because they're more inclined to experience a...
Creating a culture of wellness is critical in the first responder workplace
Creating a culture of wellness in the first responder workplace is imperative in fostering healthy habits in response to the trauma that will be...
Implications of obsessive compulsive disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder and one that should be taken seriously. This type of disorder typically builds up...
Alleviate stress by deep breathing with the Headspace or Calm app
Many people around the world benefit from mindful meditation, and so many others would like to meditate but don’t know how. No worries, your...
Strengthen confidence and self-esteem with these 10 tips
Strengthening self-esteem and confidence in sobriety serves as the footprint to continued wellness in recovery. When we are confident, we feel as if...
Reap the benefits of meditation without meditating
Did you know meditation is one of the most effective forms of therapy? But, not everyone can sit still and rid their mind of thoughts. Don’t worry,...
Aromatherapy can help relieve stress and anxiety
Feeling stressed? Is your anxiety out of control? Well, aromatherapy is one of the easiest ways to bring stress levels down and calm nerves by doing...
EMDR therapy successfully treats 80 percent of clients battling PTSD
Did you know post traumatic stress disorder can be treated successfully with Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)? According...
A horse can promote positive mental health through equine-assisted psychotherapy
Equine-assisted psychotherapy is a hands-on cathartic and experiential therapy modality known to help people cope with PTSD, anxiety, substance...
How to build a survivor’s mindset with psychological tactics
The art of surviving starts with having a survivor’s mindset. Look at survivors' stories; their mental traits are a central part of what enabled...
Do you know the health benefits of green exercise?
People often create resolutions at the beginning of each new year, and many people see their primary goal as getting into better shape. While...
