If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, then check out Al-Anon, a support group for those impacted by someone else’s drinking, or Nar-Anon, a support group for those impacted by someone else’s addiction. Al-Anon and Nar-Anon are both community resource organizations that are based on the Twelve-Step Program which incorporates spirituality by connecting to a “Power greater than ourselves”. However, how the term is defined is up to the participants. Alateen is part of the Al-Anon family groups, consisting predominately of teens in similar situations. Narateen is part of the Nar-Anon group, designed to provide support to teenagers impacted by the addiction of their friends and family. There are multiple reasons why attending a support group can be helpful. Here are the top five. Five Benefits of Attending Al-Anon/Alateen and Nar-Anon/ Narateen Include:
To learn more, visit the Al-Anon website at www.al-anon.org or call their toll-free number at 888-4AL-ANON or 888-425-2666. For Nar-Anon, visit their website at www.nar-anon.org or call their toll-free number at 800-477-6291. We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/five-benefits-of-attending-al-anon-alateen-and-nar-anon-narateen/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/five-benefits-of-attending-al-anonalateen-and-nar-anon-narateen
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World Gratitude Resources
World Gratitude Day is celebrated on September 21 annually. WHY WE LOVE WORLD GRATITUDE DAY
World Gratitude Day gives us a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect, and consider the positive things in our life. It allows us to think about what we’re grateful for or even change something about ourselves for the better. After all, it’s your world, and you have to live in it! You can choose to live in a way that makes your life happier.
It is a day for expressing gratitude and being kind to each other. Many people believe that once you commit a simple act of kindness for someone, you don’t need to repeatedly manifest that kind of kindness. However, according to traditions, performing kind acts every day can eventually lead you to find inner peace and happiness.
We should practice gratitude. People are happier when appreciated, and businesses thrive when customer service is excellent. Indeed, gratitude is a parent of all virtues. World Gratitude Day helps more people understand the importance of acknowledging and being grateful to others. WORLD GRATITUDE DAY ACTIVITIES
One of the easiest ways to show gratitude is by writing letters, cards, or emails to important people in your life. You can write about anything that comes to mind — your favorite memories together, what they taught you, how much they mean to you, e.t.c. Don’t worry if it’s not eloquent — be sincere and honest with your appreciation.
Show gratitude to everybody you meet today, and tell them it’s World Gratitude Day. Appreciate the people who contribute to your life in different ways. It could be the mail carrier, the telephone technician, the trash collectors, or even the chef and waiters at your favorite restaurant.
You’re not perfect, but you can be thankful for the good things about yourself. Write down all of your good traits or actions. They don’t have to be big things. They can be simple or complex. If no one appreciates you for who you are today, you were grateful for and kind to yourself. 5 BENEFITS OF GRATITUDE
By simply journaling for five minutes a day about what we are grateful for, we can increase our overall happiness by 10%.
When we feel grateful, we are less likely to feel envious of others — grateful people experience a wider variety of emotions, and they are more likely to bounce back from difficult experiences.
More grateful people have access to a broader social network, more friends, and better relationships.
People who are more appreciative of what they have, tend to be less dissatisfied and more aware of opportunities during economic decisions, leading to better decisions and less pressure to seek immediate gratification.
If you want to lower your blood pressure, try counting your blessings daily. We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/world-gratitude-day-resources/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/world-gratitude-day-resources Different Paths of Recovery
Imagine your journey towards wellness and sobriety. Taking the first steps and finding a recovery path that works for you is the goal. Whatever path you choose to take is up to you. The path may not be easy. In fact, you are likely to stumble and fall. However, there are people ready to join and support you every step of the way. It is possible to discover joy, especially as you continue to progress down the path of recovery. Traditionally, abstinence-based models have been popular in the recovery community. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is one of the most well-known abstinence-based approaches. The “Big-Book” is the basic text for Alcoholics Anonymous. Twelve-steps and-twelve-traditions explain the 24 basic principles. For example, in Step One “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.” Step Two talks about putting your faith in a power greater than yourself. The spiritual aspects have helped many overcome alcoholism; however, some individuals do not feel comfortable with spiritual components such as prayer, may not feel comfortable with some of the language that is used, or may not be seeking an abstinence-based model. Harm-reduction-in-addiction-recovery is an alternate approach to abstinence-based recovery. A harm-reduction approach is focused on utilizing strategies that help reduce the negative consequences of substance use. Some approaches are adapted from the 12-Step Model or take a more holistic approach. There are a wide variety of recovery supports that are currently available. SMART Recovery, or Self-Management and Recovery Training is an approach that “was created for people seeking a self-empowering way to overcome addictive problems”. This is known as a more science-based approach that may be more appealing to some individuals who do not feel connected to a higher power or religion. Medication-assisted-treatment incorporates the use of medications, often in combination with counseling to help treat substance use disorders. Yoga pathways such as Yoga of Recovery retreats are an alternative holistic approach that integrates 12-Steps with yoga. As with all treatment modalities, there are pros and cons to each approach. Taking the first step to access supports is key as well as not going on the journey alone. A final thought: Respect the journey towards recovery that your peers, friends, and family members have chosen, since there are many different paths to recovery. Let’s work together to help reduce the stigma and shame that can come with recovery, to create spaces that are welcoming and free from discrimination. Resources: Alcoholics Anonymous: Minnesota Recovery: https://minnesotarecovery.org/ https://minnesotarecovery.org/all-recovery-meetings/ SMART Recovery We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/different-paths-of-recovery/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/different-paths-of-recovery Milieu Therapy
Check out Milieu Therapy—an approach where the social environment is incorporated as the therapy. This approach uses a therapeutic-milieu consisting of a therapeutic community. An important foundation is within the environment itself for successful results. It should have the following elements--
Milieu-therapy incorporates daily living activities in an environment that supports shaping behaviors, grounded in values within the social setting. There is an emphasis on collective responsibility, self-expression, and immediate feedback. Milieu therapy is commonly seen in substance-use-related settings such as residential programing, intensive outpatient programs, or group supports such as Alcoholics Anonymous to help change patterns of behavior and thinking patterns. Milieu therapy is similarly found in mental health settings and places that support well-being such as weight-loss clinics. A multidisciplinary team may include but is not limited to mental health counselors, psychiatrists, medical doctors, nurses, nutritionists, drug and alcohol counselors, occupational therapists, behavioral specialists, art therapists, and peer leaders who are active in modeling and socializing values and behaviors within the milieu. Since the environment is a supportive element of change, the important foundational elements noted above are essential as guiding-principles for establishing a therapeutic milieu. The facilitator or therapist’s role helps set the structure and model behaviors, while individuals work together within a community of peers to participate in their own treatment. Discussing topics such as confidentiality and behavioral expectations while also ensuring that these are consistently maintained is important to help each person feel safe and supported. Ideally, a therapeutic milieu will help others share to where they can be vulnerable with others to facilitate healing in a supportive space that is accepting without judgment. While milieu therapy is in a group format, each person focuses on taking individual responsibility. Groups activities within the community help create opportunities to learn skills together and try out new skills together and work together during times of setback. These skills can then be transferred and applied in one’s own home and broader community-based settings. We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/milieu-therapy/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/milieu-therapy October Is National Recovery Month
Let’s try again…Living as a person struggling with substance use can feel lonely. Detox and early abstinence from substances can be difficult, especially without adequate support for relapse prevention. This includes both emotional and mental relapse support. There may be a desire to be in the physical locations and presence of people associated with substance use. Triggers such as stress, loneliness, boredom, social isolation, relational conflict, anxiety, or depression, and limited social support can contribute to drug and alcohol use. Did you know that in 2020, 40.3 million people aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder? Battling both physical and psychological dependence to drugs or alcohol which are core features of habit-forming addictions can make the path to recovery an ongoing process. Substance-use- disorders can have devastating long-lasting consequences including loss of relationships, loss of home and material possessions, loss of career/ opportunities, and even loss of purpose or sense of self. Individuals with substance use may be experiencing co-occurring disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or bipolar disorder. Whatever you are currently going through, you are not alone. The nation is taking action to addressing-addiction and SAMHSA has launched several initiatives that promote and support evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery possible. #RecoveryMonth A life free from addiction is possible. It will involve addressing both the physical, psychological, and perhaps even the spiritual elements of dependency. Supports can identify and manage triggers. This may include safety and relapse prevention planning. Support can also help work with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that have impacted work, school, and relationships. Your path to recovery may look different from many, but #RecoveryIsPossible & help is available. CARE has a team of clinicians with experience working with substance use concerns, including clinicians who are Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC). You can also contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Hotline at 1-800-662-4357 for referral and treatment options in your area. We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/october-is-national-recovery-month/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/october-is-national-recovery-month 9/11
September 11th left lasting impacts on a number of different groups of people: an overwhelming number of Americans who were present during the attacks or old enough to recall the day, individuals in the military and their families that were affected by the subsequent long-lasting war, and communities that experienced newly defined stereotypes, discrimination, and hate crimes after the attacks. This day each year can bring up big emotions including fear, grief, anger, and confusion in various communities as people navigate the rippling effects of the event. If you find that you or your loved ones are feeling the impact of the upcoming day, make sure to reach out for support in ways that are helpful for you. Written By : Hannah Dufek, MS, LADC, LPCC We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/9-11/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/911 Suicide Awareness & Prevention With Kids and TeensFirst, it takes courage to navigate to this blog post, we’re glad you are here. The notion of suicide awareness and prevention with kiddos and teens can be a daunting one, and as such, a vital one to be discussed. As parents and guardians, it can feel scary to think about one’s kid or teen having thoughts about death at such a young age. At CARE, we work with many caregivers to support them in this experience and build helpful ways of navigating with their children and within themselves. We at CARE work with families to intervene as early as possible, as the sooner these dialogues begin the sooner kiddos, teens, and family members get connected to the support they need. These conversations also help to lay a foundation of communication, to cultivate future dialogues that may be even more needed. Discussing suicide with children and adolescents can foster more helpful responses to those thoughts when/if they arise, and ask for help, for themselves or for people close to them. Here are some ways to approach these conversations based on your child’s age: Ages 6-10
Ages 10-14
Ages 14-18
Know that thinking (ideation) about suicide, does not necessarily mean they have or will attempt suicide. Nonetheless, whenever your child talks about thinking of suicide, they should seek support from a professional as soon as possible. When kids start to talking about “life being too hard” or caregivers being “better off with out them,” those are also indicators that therapy would be a helpful place to explore more of what they need. For adolescents, it can be hard to tell the difference between mental health concerns and what is a natural response to their stage of life, to their hormones changing, or to challenges with school, friends, and overall grief from these past two years. Here are a few aspects to look for to distinguish natural responses from responses that may indicate additional mental health support in needed. Commons signs of teenage angst
Common signs of depression in teenagers
Opening communication with your teenager can be so helpful in identifying what support they may need throughout their adolescence. Here are some ways to engage your teen on a regular basis:
Lastly, always check in with you child on other ways they need or want support from you – and you can bring some beginning suggestions, such as check ins during the morning, afternoon and/or evening, not all three; themed check in’s (e.g., emotion as weather, movie, character, etc.); help waking up in the morning (come up with mutual strategies); sending each other funny memes during the day; doing something together, etc. This creates a space where your teen feels they can communicate to you when they are needing something, which is so important as they move through their adolescent years. Make sure they know that additional support, such as therapy, is available and that they can always come and talk to you. FURTHER RESOURCES Dial 988 – Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Suicide Prevention – NAMI Minnesota (namimn.org) Suicide Prevention Collaborative | East Metro Area, Minnesota (suicidepreventioncollaborativemn.org) We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/suicide-awareness-prevention-with-kids-and-teens/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/suicide-awareness-prevention-with-kids-and-teens Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Here are 6 Tips from the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education to Help Get Connected.
Friends and family are some of our most important sources of social connection. While social media is a quick and easy option, meeting in person whenever possible is recommended. In-person meeting gives the opportunity to better read social cues, pick up on nonverbal communication, and have physical contact. Knowing that a friend or family member is there to listen and support, especially during times of emotional crisis can help save lives. Take time to prioritize these relationships. Mentoring is a great way to connect with a positive role model, which is mutually beneficial to both the mentor and mentee. Check out some of the following mentoring options focused on youth, professional career development, and mental health. Youth Mentors: https://www.bigstwincities.org/ https://www.bolderoptions.org/ https://www.queerspacecollective.org/ Business Mentors: https://twincities.score.org/content/find-mentor-220 https://www.mplsmadwomen.org/about Mental Health Mentors: https://save.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Mentoring is just one example of many ways to get involved in your community, give back in a meaningful way, and to connect with others who have similar values and passion. One way that CARE gives back is through Care More MN by removing barriers for BIPOC students pursuing graduate psychology degrees. There are many different opportunities to get involved. Volunteer Options: https://www.handsontwincities.org/volunteers https://www.volunteermatch.org/ Getting involved with hobbies, especially activities that can be done with others is also a great way to increase life satisfaction while having a good outlet to let go of stress and have some fun. Finally, being available for yourself as part of self-care is way to connect with yourself. Some examples of self-care including taking care of your mind and body by having a healthy foundation of eating, sleeping, and physical exercise. Mindfulness meditation can be a great practice to focus on the present. Evaluating what you want for yourself, setting goals to achieve things that are important, and engaging in activities that bring you joy also lead to increased satisfaction. Being able to be vulnerable and reach out for help is an important reminder. We all need help at times, and seeking help is an act of courage. We CARE about you and your mental health. During times of crisis, call 988 or text SAVE to 741741. We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/suicide-prevention-awareness-month/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/suicide-prevention-awareness-month |
AuthorHello its me Lisa Johnson i am 32 years old from Mission, TX. I am professional family therapist and i also deals in adult therapy and children’s therapy. Archives
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