by Jordie Vander Wal | published Aug 9, 2024 | Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Wellness
In recent years, the therapeutic benefits of journaling have gained considerable attention. This simple, yet profound, practice involves regularly writing down thoughts, feelings, and experiences. While it serves various purposes, from enhancing creativity to...
by Ellen Fix | published Jul 15, 2019 | Community, Substance Abuse, Wellness
The craft beer market has exploded. It has helped revitalize the Greater Grand Rapids area, and we are known as “Beer City”. In fact, there are 43 breweries in the Greater Grand Rapids area, five cideries, seven distilleries and two meaderies. But let’s just focus on...
by Kelsey Nimmo | published Mar 27, 2017 | Mindfulness, Stress Management, Substance Abuse
Imagine you are in a quiet room. You are breathing gently – inhaling and exhaling slowly and deeply. You can feel your lungs expand as you inhale and on your exhale, your breath whirs at the back of your throat. The room is mostly dark. Your body is comfortable in...
by Ellen Fix | published Sep 9, 2013 | Addiction, Court-Related, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
September is National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month. For many people, a major step toward recovery was getting a substance abuse assessment. Depending on the individual’s circumstance, the reason one may seek an assessment could be: Required: a person is...
