When it comes to both social media and the “3-D” world we live in, we all can fall victim to comparing ourselves to others. Sometimes it happens unconsciously, and we only notice later, when we are reflecting on why we are feeling low, unworthy, unsuccessful or otherwise deflated. We realize that instead of celebrating our … Read More
One of the questions that I always ask our TK alumnae when I interview them on our Instagram Live series, “Honest Talk,” is this: How do you maintain recovery, now that you’re out of treatment? Their answer is consistent: Community. Our alumnae all have different stories, have struggled with and recovered from different diagnoses or … Read More
We all know what it feels like to be physically tired. At the end of long day, as we slowly head to sleep and can’t wait for our heads to crash onto the pillow with heavy eyelids. Or maybe at the end of long walk or hike when you just can’t wait to sit down. … Read More
“i want to apologize to all the women i have called beautiful before i’ve called them intelligent or brave i am sorry i made it sound as though something as simple as what you’re born with is all you have to be proud of when you have broken mountains with your wit from now on … Read More
The reflective periods that come with the end of a year and the beginning of a new one can be a wonderful time to sow dreams for the future, identify patterns of behavior, and set goals for our personal and professional life. While changing seasons and new years’ celebrations can bring much hope, they can … Read More
One of the biggest burdens of the holiday season is that it can get overwhelming, fast. The schedule fills up, expectations are high, anxiety creeps in, the days get shorter and darker, and it can feel as though stumbling blocks to recovery are everywhere. Trying to maintain a balanced outlook, emotional health and a stable … Read More
So much of the foundation of a sustainable recovery is about learning how to tolerate, engage with and move through adverse emotions; learning how to cope with the inevitable pain and discomfort, anger and grief that comes in a way that is life-giving, rather than life-threatening. It is a process that takes unwinding, unlearning, and … Read More
September is designated as National Recovery Month, and each year, these 30 days are used to highlight the importance of seeking recovery from a wide range of mental health issues, the need for equitable access to quality care, reduce the stigma of seeking help, and recognize the hope that is possible in recovery. These are … Read More
We are an overstimulated society. American adults spend an average of 10.5 hours per day in front of some kind of screen. On top of that, we live in a culture obsessed with productivity, our lives move at a fast pace, and the most common answer to the casual “How are you?” Is usually (and … Read More
Almost no one enjoys pain. In fact, many distorted patterns of behavior that can become serious mental health conditions begin with the very normal desire to avoid feelings of pain – physical or emotional. As humans, so much of what we do on a daily basis is either to avoid pain or maximize pleasure. These … Read More
