by WestBridge | Aug 12, 2024 | Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
WestBridge utilizes a volunteer therapy dog with a calm nature, serene patience, and who loves companionship. Our therapy dog routinely visits The Commons Residence. Therapy dogs offer a broad spectrum of benefits to individuals grappling with mental health issues or...
by WestBridge | Mar 22, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, WestBridge
Stress, when not managed properly, can have a ruinous impact on our mental and physical health. It is impossible to go through life without some occasionally stressful moments—in fact, it is tough to make it a single day without encountering stress—so the important...
by WestBridge | Dec 6, 2022 | Mental Illness, Recovery, WestBridge
What do you do to support a family member who recognizes the need for rehabilitation and recovery, but doesn’t quite know how to proceed? How do you answer when your loved one says to you, “I know I need help. I’m ready for change, but I don’t know where to begin”?...
by WestBridge | Aug 16, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Stress is the catch-all word for any time we’re overwhelmed or over-worked. Factors that cause people stress are money, relationships, jobs, family responsibilities, and worries about these or other aspects of life. The effects of stress shouldn’t be underestimated,...