Should You See a Therapist or a Life Coach?

Mental health awareness has been rising steadily over the past several years. This is good for a number of reasons—help has become more accessible, there is less stigma associated with mental illness, and individuals feel less pressure to ‘suck it up’ and go without...

The Challenges of Military Marriage

Military service can pose a number of challenges for a marriage. These challenges can be both practical and emotional, and they can put a strain on even the strongest relationships. According to 2019 statistics provided by the U.S. Department of Defense, approximately...

How Does Stress Impact Your Physical and Emotional Health?

The saying ‘stress kills’ was not something that Dr. Peter Attia (a Canadian-American physician who studies the science of longevity) initially believed in. But ever since Dr. Attia began his research into the endocrine system (the system responsible for making and...

Understanding Panic Attacks and Knowing What to Do

You’ve likely seen someone acting out a panic attack in a movie. They might fall to their knees or clutch at their chest. They might exclaim they can’t breathe or that they’re dying. For a theatrical representation of a panic attack, this isn’t too far off from the...

Welcome Home:  When a Family Member Returns From Rehab

What does it mean when someone says that addiction is a family disease? Essentially it means that everyone in the family has been impacted by their loved one’s addiction. The family has: made excuses for them, endured abusive behavior, enabled them, or tried to force...