A fire can destroy some parts of a forest while also opening room for more growth. We may have long-held beliefs, thoughts, or actions,...

lthough you may have completed your treatment, you are still a member of the Bear Tribe. Others in recovery may look up to you as a role...

Parents and teens may struggle with finding effective ways to motivate their kids or themselves to make positive changes. Troubled teens...

Being outside in nature and the outdoors can help to clear a person’s mind. When we participate in activities for the sake of getting out...

“Become the person you were meant to be, light your inner fire and follow your heart’s desire.” -Leon Brown, American Baseball Player A...

“Every bit of me is devoted to love and art. And I aspire to try to be a teacher to my young fans who feel just like I felt when I was...

Healing and recovery from addiction involve more than dealing with our mental health and emotional states. Recovery is about finding...

When facing problematic issues with our kids, like teenage depression, we may feel like we want solutions immediately. We may have the...

“There is no greater gift of love than that of an animal choosing to share part of his soul’s journey here with you.” -Amy Miller, author...

Human behavior can be complex and difficult to understand. Problematic behavior in adolescents can be especially challenging to...

Parents of troubled teens may struggle to talk with their kids about their emotional states. They may feel uncomfortable or their teen...

When adolescents engage in problematic behavior, we might find ourselves managing problems as they occur. We see the issue happening or...

Parents of troubled teens may feel as though their teen is using extreme behaviors or going into “crisis mode” as a means of...

There’s no question about it: world pandemics change the course of history in many unavoidable, inexplicable ways. One of the most...

The rise and craze of smartphones, touch screen devices, video games, computer-simulated worlds, and social media has seemingly taken the...

The Gateway Drug Hypothesis The term “gateway drugs” is a common saying when talking about addiction. But what does it mean? The saying...

Ever since your son/daughter was little, you’ve been doing your best to protect them from the dangers of the world and equip them for it....

Anxiety among American teenagers is quickly and exponentially on the rise, and with it, a rise in anxiety medication abuse. Xanax has...

During childhood, we experience strong emotions. Even for children who are typically well-behaved, their attitudes can sometimes change...

A 2014 study from the US National Library of Medicine (NLM) reports that nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is most commonly found among...