Anxiety or depression is feeling extreme nervousness or sadness for long periods of time that interfere with your daily life. You may be wondering if any progress has been made after going through treatment. Being in recovery means that you are now more comfortable in your own skin and can go through life feeling more…
Art therapy has been shown to help people with a wide range of problems, from substance use disorders to anxiety and depression. It has also been indicated to help children with autism and ADHD, as well as adults with trauma or serious brain injuries. Art therapy services in Tacoma, Washington can be especially beneficial for people…
Finding the right treatment program is one of the most important parts of recovery from substance use disorders or mental health conditions. A partial hospitalization program in Washington can provide the most effective treatment for some people. If you aren’t familiar with partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), you may be wondering what a PHP is, and…
Perhaps you’ve seen information from your employer about an employee assistance program. Many people do not take advantage of these programs because they don’t know what they are or how they can help. Joining an employee assistance program can provide you with short-term help for many struggles. Learn more about the benefits of joining an…
Different levels of anxiety can make you feel like you cannot breathe or that you are going to die. Exposure therapy can help you confront those triggers that make you feel the way you do. Anxiety can be a very scary feeling. It can make you feel like you cannot breathe or that you are…
The power of our imagination can be a destructive thing. It can cause us to anticipate the worst. We think in worst case scenarios and plan for the worst possible outcome in any given situation. As a result, we lose our optimism and hopefulness. Then, we stop being able to think positively. These negative thought…
Few things in the world change your life more than having a baby. But if you suffer from postpartum depression, that joyous occasion could feel more like a struggle. Postpartum depression is a real and serious condition that affects approximately one in seven women. It can happen any time during the first year after childbirth,…
In the United States, Canada, and in Western Europe, March is observed as Self-Harm Awareness Month. Self-harm awareness is critical because there are two-million cases of self-harm, mostly in youths, reported annually in the United States. If you fear that a young person in your life is in danger, learn about the many types of…
When anger negatively affects your health, relationships, and work, anger management therapy can help. Anger management therapy teaches you how to stop using rage to express yourself. You also learn how anger adds to depression, violence, and suicidal feelings while making your loved ones feel at risk. For people recovering from addiction, anger management therapy…
Anxiety causes feelings of intense worry, fear, and unease. Most people experience anxiety occasionally throughout their life. In fact, it’s far from unusual. However, if your life is being negatively affected by constant worry or fear, you may be struggling with an anxiety disorder. An anxiety treatment program can help you identify anxiety triggers and…