Aug 28, 2020 - blog
Understanding Neurobiology and Treatment
Understanding Neurobiology and Treatment From the Ancient Greek philosopher Hippocrates stating that the brain is the seat of intelligence, to...
Aug 18, 2020 - blog
The Trauma of Privilege
Trauma is defined by the Cambridge English Dictionary as “severe emotional shock and pain caused by an extremely upsetting experience”[1]. Trauma is...
Aug 15, 2020 - blog
How Can We Help Prevent Suicide?
Every year, over 800,00 people die from suicide. Perhaps more shockingly, for every successful attempt there are more than 20 attempts[1]. In 2018,...
Aug 8, 2020 - blog
Kinship, Unity, Togetherness and their Importance for Recovery
The saying, ‘two heads are better than one’, is appropriate when looking at the treatment and recovery from any mental health issue. The idea of...
Jul 29, 2020 - blog
A motivational context for change: The family’s role in adolescent recovery
As technology and social media become more prevalent, mental health and subsequent drug abuse cases are rising. Young people are swamped by...
Jul 23, 2020 - blog
Trauma Lives on in the Body
Most of us will experience trauma at some point. In fact, one particular study shows that around 60% of men and 51% of women in the general...
Jul 14, 2020 - blog
Appropriate Responses at Inappropriate Times: Why the Body Responds Even When the Danger Isn't Real
By Anna Mason, Writer at All Points North Lodge What does the body have to do with negative feelings, danger, and dysregulation? Ryan Soave, a...
Jul 13, 2020 - blog
Taking Therapy Outside
Despite recent restrictions on outdoor activity, there is a worldwide attempt to reconnect with the natural world. Everyone is dependent – whether...