by WestBridge | May 26, 2023 | Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
Choosing recovery for yourself, and setting it as the foremost goal for your life, is progress in its own right, and something to be proud of. As you strive toward that goal, however, you will inevitably encounter obstacles along the way. The road to recovery is never...
by WestBridge | May 19, 2023 | Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Recovery from substance use or a mental health disorder is similar to recovering from any other chronic illness. Successful recovery, while it can seem to take a lifetime, requires changes in living that help manage symptoms and promote health. Those who are...
by WestBridge | May 14, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
Did you know that January is set aside as National Mentor Month? It’s a season in which we’re all encouraged to reflect on the good things that come from nurturing, one-on-one relationships. And while mentorship can have a positive impact on many areas of our lives,...
by WestBridge | May 12, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
The recovery process can be emotionally draining—and not just for the individual in recovery. Close friends and family members can also find the process to be taxing; simply trying to provide support to their loved one takes its toll, and leaves the family members in...
by WestBridge | May 6, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
If the practice of resolution-making is a common occurrence in early January, resolution-breaking is nearly as routine, usually starting to happen before month’s end. Of course this can be daunting and dispiriting: We tend to get excited about living a new life and...
by WestBridge | May 1, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Recovery, WestBridge
With the New Year’s resolution quickly approaching, many individuals are entertaining ways in which they might put their health first in 2016—perhaps through eating a more sensible diet, or maintaining a more robust workout schedule. But what about your mental health?...
by WestBridge | Apr 30, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
One of the keys to recovery is to turn your focus outward: Rather than dwelling on your own struggles, look past yourself to the broader needs of your family, friends, and community. A particularly helpful strategy is to look for some ways to give back to the...
by WestBridge | Apr 27, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, WestBridge
Which holiday, or holidays, will you celebrate this season? Does your family have favorite traditions for Thanksgiving and Christmas? Do you do something special on Christmas Eve? What about Hanukkah and Kwanza? Does New Year’s carry any particular importance?...
by WestBridge | Apr 16, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Wellness, WestBridge
Though the holiday season is heralded as a time of joy and happiness, the truth is that it can be quite difficult and even stressful for those affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Simply put, spending time at family gatherings can sometimes be more harmful than...
by WestBridge | Apr 6, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Recovery, Wellness
Those struggling with mental health and substance use disorders need encouragement, support and understanding; the road to recovery is much tougher when you walk it alone. That is what makes it imperative for friends and family members to be alert to the signs that a...
