Helping a Loved One with an Opioid Addiction
If you're concerned that someone close to you is using heroin or another opioid, you have good reason to take it seriously. Opioids are among the most dangerous drugs in…
Grief in Benzo Withdrawal
__________ As the world unfolded to the unknown of what would be in the days that followed my brother's passing associated with benzodiazepine (benzo) injury, I didn't know I would…
Grief and Loss
__________ Learn how to handle the tough emotions of grief and loss in Angela Hadley's course found in the Blunovus Resource Library. Access the course below! ____________ If you're a…
How Recognizing Grief Helps You Cope
__________ One of the most difficult experiences in life is losing a loved one. After a year of tumultuous trials and tribulations in navigating the pandemic, almost all of us…
Understanding PTSD, Trauma, and Chronic Pain
__________ It is increasingly understood that childhood trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affect not only the quality of life of many individuals but also their physical health. Research has…
Treating Mental Health in the Military
__________ Military personnel, either active or retired, can face mental health issues. Whether they are deployed, stationed overseas or stateside, many can experience traumatic events. The stress of being deployed,…
Building Resilience Through the Storms of Life
__________ When I think about hard times, I think about how they can break or make a person. They come on like strong storms that blow against the body or…
Less Stress, More Adventure: The Hierarchy of Resilience©
__________ As a mental health professional, I've studied mind-body resilience for more than 15 years and all that research boiled down to six key elements. When these elements are incorporated…
Emotional Resilience: Overcoming Panic Before Turning to Substances
__________ Anxiety and stress can manifest at any given point and over any given situation. These feelings can also follow you around from day-to-day, disrupting your flow and interfering with…
The Alcohol and Anxiety Connection
__________ With the stresses and responsibilities of our everyday lives, it isn't uncommon in our society for people to pour a glass of wine or mix up an ice cold…