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Wednesday, December 29th, 2021

Understanding alcohol withdrawal

Alcohol is part of the fabric of American society, but unfortunately, overdoing it can cause the body to become dependent on this substance. When this happens, the brain makes...
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2021

How saying ‘no’ can set you free in recovery

You’ve probably heard you should set some boundaries for the sake of your mental peace, especially while in recovery. If you’re wondering about the specifics, we’ve got you covered...
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Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

Self compassion for strong mental health

An important part of mental health recovery is compassion for yourself. We often have compassion for others. Imagine a crying child enters the room you’re in. What would you...
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Monday, November 8th, 2021

The Impact of COVID Burnout on First Responders

When we think first responders, police officers and firefighters most often come to mind. It’s important to know other professional responders also carry invisible wounds of trauma, including nurses...
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Monday, November 8th, 2021

Moral Injuries and the Consequences on Mental Health

“Moral Injuries” is a term not often referenced in stories about trauma. A moral injury is when you do something or are unable to do something that conflicts with...
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Friday, September 20th, 2019

Understanding Relational Trauma’s Impact

When we begin to explore and understand the impact relational trauma has on an individual’s life it is important to understand the definition of relational trauma and attachment. Laura...
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Monday, July 29th, 2019

Anxiety and Hypervigilance in PTSD – Part II

Part II: Hypervigilance in PTSD The Nature of PTSD As we discussed in Part I on anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a straightforward response to perceived threats in the...
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Monday, July 15th, 2019

Anxiety and Hypervigilance in PTSD

Part I: Anxiety in PTSD The Nature of PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a fairly straightforward mental health disorder. The origin of PTSD is the natural protective response to...
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Wednesday, September 5th, 2018

Letting Go Of The Shame

In order to heal, you have to be willing to leave shame behind. One of the most difficult parts of starting life in recovery is facing up to the...
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2018

Addiction & The Family

At Deer Hollow, all who participate in the family program find a comforting space where they feel safe to finally disclose all their unresolved issues that they never could...
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