Northstar Recovery Center’s mental health services are grounded in a simple belief: people heal best when they feel safe, understood, and supported. That’s why Compassion-Focused
One of the most under-utilized coping strategies in mental health and addiction recovery is journaling. You know, the kind of writing that requires a pen
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often associated with military veterans, but it reaches far beyond the battlefield. Survivors of accidents, natural disasters, violence, or long-term
To watch the video, scroll to the bottom of this post. In Episode 91 of the Healing Voices Project, I had the privilege of joining
To watch the video, scroll to the bottom of this post. Recently, I had the opportunity to join the Healing Voices Project podcast with my
Anxiety is a common human experience, but not every case of anxiety requires clinical treatment. So how do you know when what you’re feeling is
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 31.1% of
Starting your journey to recovery from alcohol or substance abuse is a brave and life-changing decision. If you’ve never sought help before, the process might
Dual diagnosis refers to the condition where an individual experiences both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder (SUD) simultaneously. These co-occurring conditions
When someone is in treatment for addiction, their world metaphorically stops. Outside responsibilities like work and other time commitments are rightly paused so they can
