The Window of Tolerance is a great visual to help us see when we need to take a break and regroup. This post shares more about that.

Here we discuss the benefits of family therapy as it relates to substance use and recovery. Even if you are not in recovery but have struggles with your family, participating in family therapy could be an option.

We talk about opposite action and how helpful this coping skill is to use!

We discuss what happens in the first therapy session. Goals, Coping Skills, and Self-Care are the key components.

Couples therapy can be challenging because of each person having a different perspective, different feelings, and different goal but creating that safe space is important.

Checking-in with ourselves is an important piece of healing and recovery.

Should I stop going to therapy since I am feeling good during the summer?

Picking a mantra has many benefits and where you place the reminder also matters.

Building a support network can be challenging, but the benefits are worth it.

Walking helps boost so many things for us. When is the last time you got some movement?

Walking away, setting time restraints, or not attending are ways to ensure your recovery when involved in a high-risk situation.

A discussion of high-risk situations and what this could bring up are shared.

Benefits of participating in group therapy are discussed and also what different types of groups are available as resources.

Supervision is a necessary and wonderful process. How do you know if you are working with the right supervisor?

How often will be going to therapy depends on a few details.

A journal prompt to promote deeper reflection and growth is shared.

We want healing to look, feel, and be a certain way but allowing is far more productive.

Burnout is a very real thing. What contributes to our burnout and ways to cope are discussed.

This coping skill helps us to gain momentum and create change in our daily routine.

Here are some suggestions for how to practice gratitude.