by Carley Smiddy | Aug 11, 2018 | Featured Articles, Health & Wellness
It’s that time of year again…back to school! For many parents this is an exciting time as the summer months can get long when trying to balance full-time jobs, housework, and caring for children that are home for the summer. For those in recovery and enrolled in...
by Carley Smiddy | Aug 7, 2018 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Health & Wellness
A body in recovery has particular needs. To ensure the body is amply prepared to handle the healing of recovery, it is essential to provide the proper nutrients vitamins. There are a variety of foods that are known to provide the necessary nutrients to keep your body...
by Carley Smiddy | Jul 21, 2018 | Health & Wellness, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Life Skills: Nutrition Each time we transition into another phase of life, we need to review our personal life skills inventory. When we got to high school, we realized we likely needed to improve our social skills in order to make lasting friendships. When we had a...
by Carley Smiddy | Jul 15, 2018 | eating disorder, Health & Wellness
Levels of Care for Eating Disorder Treatment Eating disorders affect people from all walks of life and of all ages. They can be overwhelming and cause depression even in the first stages. As an eating disorder develops, serious medical conditions can occur and leave...
by Carley Smiddy | May 9, 2018 | Addiction Recovery, Health & Wellness
Tips to Practice Mindfulness at Work Mindfulness is the process of being open, attentive, and focused on the present moment. When you practice mindfulness, you are carefully observing thoughts and feelings without any judgments. Part of mindfulness is living in the...
by Carley Smiddy | Apr 30, 2018 | Addiction, Health & Wellness
5 Ways to Heal Your Brain Alcohol and drugs can contribute to changes in your brain. Certain drugs affect areas of the brain related to feeling pleasure, sleep regulation, mood, concentration, and memory. The good news is that there are some things you can do to help...