Many of us have been glued to the Weather Channel and CNN watching as the waters have risen in Houston, Texas. And the rain isn’t over. We are watching as thousands are rescued from buildings now under water. There are videos that show people catching fish – in the flood waters that have overtaken their […]
The Mental Health Benefits of Having a Pet
People with mental and physical disabilities have been using service animals and emotional support animals for decades. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), under Titles II and III, a service animal “is any dog specifically trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability including a […]
The Importance of Nutrition in Recovery from Addiction
Entering and completing drug rehab often is the first step in a recovery program. Many people struggling with addiction, while recognizing the toll it has taken on their life and relationships, don’t realize the additional affects it has had on their physical health and wellbeing. Addiction often leads to malnourishment, which forces the body to […]
What is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an issue that typically occurs after individuals have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a serious accident, natural disaster, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault. It can even occur after a traumatic life event like finding your partner has been unfaithful. The phenomenon was initially […]
How to Begin Healing After Personal Trauma
No one is ever prepared for trauma. In fact, most of us go through our lives believing that tragedies happen to other people. The Australian Psychological Society notes that trauma is derived from the Greek word for wound. Traumatic events are distressing or life-threatening events, such as a car accidents, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or even an affair. When […]
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