Seven Ways To Get More Out of Your Therapy Sessions
Therapy comes in all shapes and sizes, from group and family to individual and couples therapy. Some people go to therapy for treatment for substance...
Category: Recovery
National Suicide Awareness Month: The Link Between Concussions and Mental Illness
We must always be there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. You don't have to be a mental health professional to make...
Grief and Loss in Recovery: September is National Recovery Month
“National Recovery Month started in 1989 and is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the...
AKUA Overview of Mental Health Services and Programs
Mental health refers to an individual’s well-being regarding their psychological and emotional state. Mental health affects how we think, feel and act. An individual’s mental...
Summer Fun In Recovery – Looking forward to vacations again
This summer seems like the first “normal” summer since the COVID-19 pandemic when the world shut down. People travel again, take family vacations, and enjoy...
Having Calculated Fun During the SuperBowl and March Madness
Some of the biggest sports games, the Superbowl and March Madness, are rapidly approaching, and even if you are not a sports fan, there are...
Relapse Prevention During Recovery
Transitioning out of acute recovery into the real world can be daunting. Substance abuse treatment and recovery are often long-term and, for many, lifelong. Staying...
Recovery During the Holidays
December kicks off in full swing into the holiday season. However, you choose to celebrate it, the holiday season is supposed to be a joyous...
Benefits of Volunteering During Recovery
Volunteering in addiction recovery is the opposite of an active drug and alcohol addiction. Volunteer work, whether it is time spent at homeless shelters, raising...