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 […]
Bipolar Disorder: What it is and isn’t
Throughout my life I have heard many people refer to someone as being “bipolar” but never understand the true meaning of that word. Most often, it is used to describe […]