Is Shadow Mountain Recovery Closed?
30Jun
25Jun
Does Trauma Cause Memory Loss?
Can Traumatic Events Lead to Memory-Loss Related Issues?
Trauma can cause chemical imbalances in the brain and affect its structure and functionality. One of the various ways trauma impacts the nervous system is through memory loss. It is the brain's defense mechanism to protect against remembering or re-experiencing the traumatic event....
13Jun
How to Help a Loved One With an Eating Disorder
The Best Way to Offer Support to Someone Struggling With an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rates of all mental illnesses. Yes, all mental illnesses! This makes it crucial to talk about them openly. If you are wondering how to help a loved one with an eating disorder,...
11Jun
Does Social Media Cause Eating Disorders?
The Relationship Between Social Media and Eating Disorders
It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and it's time to talk about a major risk factor: social media. One question that has become popular in recent years is: does social media cause eating disorders? Studies suggest that people who spend over 3 hours a...
20May
What Is PTS? Understanding Its Impact and Key Differences with PTSD
Introduction to Post-Traumatic Stress
Any traumatic event can be jarring, with the potential to affect and change your life. We all respond to traumatic events differently. Some people go on to develop trauma disorders with lasting symptoms after a traumatic event. Others do not. This is not a personal fault; trauma disorders,...
10May
Can I Lose Custody for Depression and Anxiety?
Mental Illness Effects on Custody Cases and How to Get Help
Child custody cases are always contentious and can become even harder to resolve when a parent has a mental health issue. Experiencing depression or anxiety doesn't automatically mean a parent will lose custody. Still, the New Mexico family courts may...
28Apr
How to Stop Using Sex as a Coping Mechanism
Your Guide to Overcoming Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Sexual relationships are a natural, often beautiful part of the human experience. But for people who carry emotional pain, including past trauma, sexual encounters can become an addiction or unhealthy way of coping with negative emotions. If that describes you or a loved one,...
11Apr
Can a Parent Lose Custody for Emotional Abuse
How to Navigate Emotional Abuse from a Parental Figure
Navigating a child custody case takes a toll on everyone involved. One of the most tragic aspects of a child’s life is when an abusive parent forces family law involvement and a custody battle ensues. Physical abuse can potentially impact a child’s...
27Mar
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Worksheets
Using CBT Worksheets to Help You Heal From Negative Thinking
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used and effective forms of psychotherapy. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. We can influence our emotional well-being and behavior by changing negative thought...
12Mar
Trauma and Narrative Therapy (With Examples)
