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 our clinicians and team have been in your shoes. Now, as you look further into our wellness programs, you will hit the point of having to decide […]
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 from both due to being exposed to stressful and disturbing critical situations regularly. As you may have experienced, alcohol is almost a part of the first responder culture, which is […]
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 responders. In addition to giving up certain aspects of a previous lifestyle, recovery also affords one the opportunity to explore new interests and make connections with people who support and encourage sobriety. “Research shows […]
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 your journey through recovery and sobriety, you may have asked yourself, “If I’ve been sober for years, why do I still think about using substances?” Do not worry. You’re not alone. This […]
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 detriment is not typically life-threatening, it can be quite debilitating, just like any other mental health implication. Constantly being inserted into the line of duty, you are prone to exhaust compassion every single […]
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 theories about the act of meditation may seem complicated, but it’s not complicated at all. As you may already know, mindful meditation is just the act of practicing mindfulness, which focuses […]
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 we can do anything. When our self-esteem is at an adequate level or higher, we believe we deserve the best. But, when a person is in recovery and has not tackled how […]
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, we have your back and some ideas on how you can gain the positive effects of meditation without meditating. Decades of research have proven that meditating a little […]
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 next to nothing with this holistic healing treatment. One form of aromatherapy is the use of scents from essential oils, typically through a diffuser, where you are inhaling molecules […]
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 to EMDR Institute Inc., some of the studies conducted on EMDR prove that 84 percent to 90 percent of single-trauma victims no longer have post-traumatic stress disorder after only three 90-minute sessions. Now, you may […]