Category Archives: Family

9 Mental Health Tips for 2023

9 Mental Health Tips for 2023
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Intensive Outpatient Programs for Mental Health

Intensive Outpatient Programs for Mental Health
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Letting Go of Toxic Friendships

Recovering from addiction requires numerous changes in your life. Some are easier than others, but all are necessary if you wish to sustain long-term sobriety. One of the hardest things people in recovery experience is letting go of friendships that no longer serve them. For many in recovery, success means prioritizing sobriety over everything else […]

How Does Childhood Emotional Neglect Differ From Borderline Personality Disorder?

Both borderline personality disorder (BPD) and childhood emotional neglect (CEN) stem from dysfunctional parental involvement in childhood. While they have many symptoms in common, there are significant differences in their root causes and presentations. BPD tends to result from inconsistent parental involvement, leaving a child unsure of what to expect daily. At times parental figures […]

5 Ways to Help Your Loved One Through a Manic Episode

Seeing your loved one struggling with symptoms of bipolar disorder can be frustrating, confusing, and at times, heartbreaking. However, your help and support can make a difference in their safety and ability to cope. For example, learning how to help your loved one through a manic episode can ensure they are safe and kept out […]

Reconciling With Your Spouse After Treatment

Why Is Your Dominant Emotional Style Important to Your Mental Health?

Addiction is often called a family disease because it affects the person actively struggling and those around them. Families can be torn apart due to the lies, deceit, and destruction during active addiction. Based on how things end when the person struggling goes to treatment, they may believe that any hope of reconciling with family […]

Facing the Pressure of Being a Single Dad in Recovery

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Recovering Without Family Support

Complex Mental Conditions

Addiction is often called a “family disease” because it affects not only the person struggling but those closest to them as well. Unfortunately, because of the pain addiction often causes, many family members may choose to cut off the person struggling from their lives to protect their own well-being. This can be difficult for the […]

How to Approach Someone Who Has Hurt You

When someone you care about does something that hurts you, approaching a conversation with them can be awkward and challenging to navigate. Because of your relationship with the person, you want to approach the subject with delicacy if you wish to preserve the relationship. However, it is crucial to understand that what you allow from […]