- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Before you had children, when you grieved, your responsibility was primarily for your own well-being. Now that you are a parent, your losses are often losses for your children, too....
Before you had children, when you grieved, your responsibility was primarily for your own well-being. Now that you are a parent, your losses are often losses for your children, too....
We all have an inner voice. Sometimes it motivates us, encourages us, and helps us process experiences. Other times, internal dialogue turns critical, harsh, and self-defeating. This is known as...
When using the phrase, “It runs in the family,” one would hope that it would refer to good looks, a sense of humor, or intellect. Unfortunately, some of the things...
If you love someone who has struggled with mental illness or addiction, and who is now in recovery, you might sometimes wrestle with how best to support them. At Highland...
Addiction is a disease that causes a lot of pain, not just for the person who is addicted, but also for the people who care about them. Friends, family, and...
When people intentionally hurt themselves, it is a sign of intense emotional distress and a need for additional coping skills. There are a variety of self-harm methods that are common,...
Imagine what might happen to a car if the owner filled the gas tank with something besides the intended fuel source. You shouldn’t be surprised if that vehicle stopped running...
If the recent holidays left you feeling like you need to make some big changes in your life, you might want to consider starting 2025 with some fresh boundaries. For...
It’s common knowledge that alcohol isn’t good for us, so it stands to reason that a challenge that gets people to stop drinking for a month could only be a...
When was the last time you set a New Year’s resolution and successfully achieved it? If you have found it difficult to follow through with goals you have set for...