4 Ways to Holistically Spring Clean
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be all physical work, but it can incorporate all different kinds of ways to feel refreshed and slough off the winter blues. For its major […]
Gifts for Mom on Mother’s Day: 5 Ways to Show Her You Love Her
Growing up and watching commercials around Mother’s Day, I thought that the ultimate gift was an expensive necklace, a bouquet of roses, or a spa package. I figured that when […]
May: National Physical Fitness Month
May in the Pacific Northwest doesn’t seem like May in every other area of the U.S., am I right? We still get lots of rain and cloud cover, but the […]
The Origins of Alcohol Awareness Month
The effects of alcohol use are well-known and information about alcohol in general is easily accessible. So why would we need to have a month dedicated to alcohol awareness? It […]
6 Spring Activities In Oregon and Washington: 2017
This winter seemed to be unnaturally cold and rainy, which says a lot for the pacific northwest in my opinion! This spring couldn’t have come any faster. Now that I […]
Is Stress Necessary? Stress Awareness Month
Okay, so maybe you’re getting tired of someone attaching some theme to every month. Hear me out on this one, though, because there is a trend in our society that […]
4 Ways You Can Contribute to Alcohol Awareness Month
It’s that time: Alcohol Awareness Month. While it may seem like alcohol awareness is a done deal- we all know that it negatively affects many people- there are many reasons […]
What to Expect with Outpatient Recovery Programs
While many people benefit from residential treatment care for alcohol and drug use recovery, outpatient treatment is a viable option for many. If you aren’t quite familiar with the different […]
4 Misunderstandings about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
About 130 million people on our planet are affected with hearing loss. About a third of them are children, and about half of all hearing loss is considered preventable. Because […]
5 Ways to Respond to Insensitive Comments About Mental Illness
Having a mental illness is sometimes debilitating, embarrassing, and misunderstood. Many people want to say things like, “you’ll get over it” or “maybe you just need a hobby.” While these […]
