About Me

Finding The Help That I Needed

After I had my third miscarriage, I started realizing that I wasn't coping well with the stress of not being able to conceive. Instead of hanging my head in sorrow and wishing for better days, I decided to talk with a professional therapist about how I was feeling. It was really difficult to make the switch to professional counseling, but once I started going, I could tell that things were going to be better. After a few sessions, I felt more invigorated about life, and I honestly felt like I had the coping skills to move on. My blog is dedicated to helping other people to understand the benefits of counseling, so that you can move on too.

3 Considerations When Choosing a Drug Treatment Program

Posted on 21 April 2016

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to overcoming drug abuse and addiction. When you are ready to enter treatment, there are factors you need to consider to help you find the program that best fits your needs. 1. Program Setting Both outpatient and residential treatment programs have their advantages and disadvantages. Many people who are dealing with addiction want an outpatient program, often because they provide more freedom. Unfortunately, the freedom of an outpatient program can make it more difficult to complete the program and stay clean. [Read More]

Adult Child Struggling? 3 Tips to Help Them Regain Their Ground

Posted on 21 April 2016

As a parent, you know the signs of your child struggling. Whether they are biting their lip like they did when they were four or they suddenly clam up when you ask a simple question, you can tell exactly when it is time to step in with some guidance. During early adulthood, your child will go through tremendous change as they embark on a career, start a family, and establish their independence, and many of these life events can be fraught with insecurity. [Read More]