Why Gratitude Might Be Hurting Your Recovery (And How to Fix It)
You've probably heard it a thousand times: Be grateful for what you have. Others have it worse. Focus on the positive.
And maybe you've nodded along while something inside you screamed. Because here's the thing—gratitude, when practiced the wrong way, can actually harm your recovery.
Who Are You Now? Finding Your Core Values in Recovery
So here we are, on the other side. We made it through the storm of addiction, or trauma, or mental health crises (maybe all of the above). And for the first time in a long time--maybe ever--we're healing. But maybe we're asking ourselves the question: "who even am I and what do I want for my life?"
From Surviving to Thriving During the Holiday Season
63% of people find holidays more stressful than tax season. If you're white-knuckling through December, you're not broken—the season is legitimately hard. Here's how to shift from surviving to thriving, with practical tools for managing triggers and protecting your peace.
Understanding Childhood Trauma's Impact on the Brain: A Journey Through Neural Changes
Discover how childhood trauma physically changes the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus—and why neuroplasticity means your brain can heal. Includes free worksheet for identifying trauma responses and building new neural pathways.
Daily Self-Forgiveness Practices
Self-forgiveness isn't a destination—it's a daily practice you return to, again and again. Some days it feels easier. Other days, the old shame comes roaring back. Here are simple, practical tools you can use today to begin forgiving yourself, even for the things that feel unforgivable.