Gatherings of people to celebrate an important milestone in their lives can bring so much joy to life. Finally, we are reaching a point in this global pandemic where people can start celebrating weddings, graduations, holidays, and more. Congregating in groups allows us to relate to one another and form momentous energy around major accomplishments. […]
Author Archives: Drew Powell
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Life often presents us with great adversity. Finding effective, healthy ways to cope with the difficulties in life can take time and discipline, but once you identify coping methods that work for you, overcoming obstacles and living more fully becomes easier. One of the most effective and efficient coping skills is humor. Laughing often, embracing […]
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If you are looking for a substance abuse support group, here are some resources to explore which approach works best for you. Alcoholics Anonymous Originally founded during the 20th century by two men who struggled with alcoholism, this network of support groups now serves millions of members worldwide. These members acknowledge alcoholism as a disease […]
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The grass rustles between your toes, which extend past the picnic blanket you placed out on the lawn. You lean back onto your shoulders as you rest the weight of your upper body on your hands which are firmly planted in the ground. As the music notes flow past your ears, you notice your head […]
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When was the last time you gave or received a hug? Who did you hug? Where were you? It has been a long time since we have had a significant ability for physical touch. Given the global pandemic, we have had to postpone celebrations with loved ones, use elbow bumps instead of handshakes, and generally […]
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On Sunday, June 20, we will be celebrating dads everywhere. Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show gratitude to the men raising children in your life. If you are a man raising a child, pat yourself on the back. You are doing the best you can with the tools you have at your disposal. […]
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Getting In Touch With Your Body Coping with mental health struggles is a complicated, multi-faceted endeavor. While caring for your emotional and psychological wellbeing is critical for managing your mental health, neglecting the needs and sensations of your physical self can be detrimental to your overall wellness and mental health progress. If you want to […]
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Intimacy is an integral part of the recovery process, with each journey being a wholly personal and emotional venture. However, while intimacy is an essential part of recovery, it is also one of the most difficult and vulnerable parts of the process, and an individual could be resisting these feelings of intimacy for a couple […]
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Many images come to mind when words like “addiction” or “substance abuse” are brought up, with depictions of those suffering from addiction even going so far as to show homelessness or an unkempt look. However, addiction doesn’t necessarily manifest in this way, and one’s financial status or professional career can continue to develop independently of […]
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When looking into getting the COVID-19 vaccination, you have several options. You can get Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson and Johnson. Pfizer and Moderna are currently a two-dose regimen, which may become a three-dose regimen depending on variants of the virus that develop across the world. Johnson and Johnson is a one-dose regimen, but administration of […]