Making Time For Stillness

Making Time For Stillness

Why we should take slowing down seriously When I stumbled into a 12-step program in my twenties, in an effort to salvage what was left of my life, I found myself overrun by feelings of panic, remorse, and general anxiety. I sought out help because I was tired of...
Real Talk: Recovery After 25 Years

Real Talk: Recovery After 25 Years

As a mental health and addiction treatment provider, I often feel like the guy in the Hair Club for Men commercial, โ€œIโ€™m not just an owner, Iโ€™m also a member!โ€ To many people, I probably look like an average individual who hasnโ€™t faced too many hardships or...
The Life-Changing Power of Gratitude

The Life-Changing Power of Gratitude

Welcome to November, when we celebrate National Gratitude Month! Gratitude is a word casually thrown around so oftenโ€”especially around the holidaysโ€”it can seem a little hollow. But, more than just a seasonal reminder that we should be glad for what we have, gratitude...