by Lucas Fernandez | Jul 13, 2023
Whether you’re at the beginning of your recovery journey or are years or decades into it, overcoming shame can be one of the most difficult emotions to navigate and combat during your journey. If you or a loved one is in recovery from a substance use disorder, then... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Oct 27, 2022
While you’re walking on the path toward recovery, it’s important to think positively about the future and do what you can to remain hopeful. We understand that this is sometimes far from easy. Negative thoughts can infiltrate your thinking almost before you realize... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Aug 24, 2022
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of talk therapy used in mental health treatment to change behavior and thought patterns. It comes from the idea of behaviorism and the theory of cognition. Behaviorism is the idea that all behaviors can be conditioned,... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Apr 18, 2022
There is a weighty body of scientific evidence that says trauma—childhood trauma in particular—correlates strongly to addiction. In fact, researchers now say that lifetime trauma incidence is the single best predictor of addiction.[1]Garami, J., Valikhani, A., Parkes,... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Jan 11, 2022
The holiday seasons can be filled with feelings of exuberance and joy. Families gathering together to share a meal, share company and share in rich family traditions. Hallmark movie-esque images of snow-covered Christmas trees, fireplaces, and finely decorated homes... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Apr 6, 2021
Experiencing trauma can be especially damaging to someone at a young age. Because a child is such a vulnerable person whose brain is still in the early stages of development, traumatic experiences may create a much more damaging impact on their lives than it would an...
