Subutex is a pharmaceutical name for a drug essentially known as Buprenorphine. This medication is one part of a holistic treatment program for addiction and is majorly focused on addressing opioid addiction. Opioids like fentanyl and heroin can have severe consequences on a person’s life. They are not only highly addictive but also pose life-threatening…
“To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.” – Oscar Wilde Falling in love is utterly fantastical and possibly one of the most beautiful and chaotic experiences one can have all at once. It is quite the exhilarating rush someone can receive when diving into unfamiliar water. It is a little like getting…
Self-Care for Parents–You are So Worth It! It is February and many of us have a list of goals for the new year. Many times, these are a to-do list of things to do or places to visit. However, many of us forget to add an important ingredient to our list that will carry us…
The World Health Organization characterizes stress as “any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain.” Everyone experiences stress from various aspects of their lives, but the mechanisms through which this stress is experienced and transformed into the unique biological, psychological, and social reactions that we each experience. Stress Reactions in the Body…
How leaning all the way into reality can lead you away from pain and toward a greater sense of peace. Let’s be real: sometimes, life just sucks. The dog chewed through your new pillow, your kids aren’t listening—again, for the 100th time—and your boss is being an unreasonable jerk about that project deadline. Not to…
Codependency is a dysfunctional behavior pattern that leads to feelings of low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. It is characterized by the need to control or be controlled by another person in order to feel secure. In codependent relationships, both people are dependent on the other for their emotional needs and neither one feels complete without…
Photo Credit:The Public Health Image Library from the CDC Photo Description: man in long sleeve shirt standing beside girl in pink shirt washing hands February 7th | Awareness, Informative, Mental Health February 6-12th marks Children’s Mental Health Week! Children’s Mental Health Week is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about children and young people’s…
Getting started doesn’t require a specific reason. Various reasons lead people to seek therapy. Perhaps you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, navigating the dynamics of a situationship, managing academic pressure, or just need a safe place to express yourself. Therapy is meant for anyone and everyone at any point in their life. The…
For many trans and non-binary folks the use of hormones can be the difference between gender dysphoria and gender euphoria. Here are some commonly asked questions and answers about the process of starting HRT. 1.“Does HRT mess you up on the inside?” No, it does not. Hormone Replacement Therapy like many treatments has short and…
If you are dating or in a relationship with someone who suffers from PTSD, you may be wondering how you can help or what you can expect. You already know there is much to love about your partner and that they are much more than their trauma. You also see how they are hurting and…