Although Gloria experienced trauma, violence, and institutionalized oppression, she never gave up hope. Now, in recovery, she is a counselor and staunch recovery advocate.
Tag: mental health
Havana syndrome fits the pattern of psychosomatic illness – but that doesn’t mean the symptoms aren’t real
Mass psychogenic illness is a condition whereby people in a group feel sick because they think they have been exposed to something dangerous – even though there has been no actual exposure.
Punk Rock Powers My Recovery Every Day
A music addiction is cheaper than alcohol and drugs. And not only that, it’s healthy, invigorating, fun, and liberating.
New Intergenerational Trauma Workbook Offers Process Strategies for Healing
By following the clearly outlined steps to healing in the workbook, one can start healing the emotional wounds brought on by unaddressed intergenerational trauma.
Kids Already Coping With Mental Disorders Spiral as Pandemic Topples Vital Support Systems
When states and communities fail to provide children the services they need to live at home, kids can deteriorate and even wind up in jail.
Helping Your Child Through Difficult Times
All too often when we look beyond a child’s drinking or drug use we discover their struggle to manage intolerable thoughts, feelings or memories is a core issue that needs treatment.
Double or Nothing: The Two Diseases That Want Me Dead
My depression didn’t entirely cause my alcoholism, but it certainly played a key role.
Opinion: The Opioid Crisis + COVID-19 = The Perfect Storm
How can the addiction treatment community continue to assist people who are now being left even more isolated and desperate?
Failing
Would we be able to reach across the distance—and our failings—to touch each other, to smile?
Isolation, Disruption and Confusion: Coping With Dementia During a Pandemic
The pandemic has been devastating to older adults and their families when they are unable to see each other and provide practical and emotional support.
