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by: Leigh-Ann Larson, M.Ed., LMHC Founder, Elevate Counseling Services It often times may feel like a lonely, isolated day, moment or even life-time. However, we all bring ourselves with us, everywhere we go. There is an [...]
By Kimberly Hollister “Healthy Boundaries are not walls. They are the gates and fences that allow you to enjoy the beauty of your own garden” Boundaries are an important part of self-care. When we haven’t developed a strong sense [...]
by Kimberly Hollister “Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.” For a very long time I [...]
by Kimberly Hollister First, Let's start with two Ted Talk videos: Michael Botticelli “Addiction is a disease, we should treat it like one” (10 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_RGn75JcZ8 Johann Hari “Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong” (14 [...]
by Kimberly Hollister Over two years ago I started my journey of self-‐love and I was given the opportunity to participate in a training called “The Gratitude Training” stationed in Florida. The training provided me with the tools to [...]
Written by Joni McIntyre, MSW taken from Mental Health Monitor Newsletter As a therapist, I often suggest to clients that they explore their feelings and thoughts by keeping a journal. Sometimes clients ask for a bit of direction with [...]
by Leigh-Ann Larson There is a saying in recovery that goes, "Relapse is a part of recovery." While this is true, and no one should feel ashamed of a slip, it also needs to be stated that, "Relapse is [...]
by Leigh-Ann Larson From what I have seen, heard and lived, wisdom is a choice. Actually, wisdom is a collection of many choices, made all day long, every day. It is a "way of being in the world.' And [...]
by Leigh-Ann Larson In my previous post we discussed needing serenity and acceptance for the MULTITUDE of "people, place and things" we are not going to be able to change. And that ultimately, the only thing that we can [...]
by Leigh-Ann Larson I am guessing that most of us are familiar with the "Serenity Prayer". The first few lines of the prayer are commonly recited at the beginning or close of 12 Step recovery meetings. It starts out [...]
