What is TMS and How Does it Work?
What is TMS? TMS, which stands for transcranial magnetic stimulation and is sometimes abbreviated as rTMS, is a noninvasive procedure used to help improve the symptoms of depression through the use of repetitive magnetic pulses delivered to the brain. It is most commonly used for those individuals who have not had success with prior depression …
Get Involved for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, an annual awareness event meant to shine a light on what eating disorders are and what resources are available for those who need support. And, to help spread the word, we’re sharing some essential facts that you should know about eating disorders—plus some tips that you can implement at …
Recovery from Grief and Loss: How Healthy Techniques Can Prevent Relapse
Recovery from grief and loss is neither a fast, nor easy process. And, when you add in the additional complexity of maintaining sobriety, it can become even more confusing to navigate. What’s important to remember is that we all have to deal with loss at some point in our lives. While experiencing grief and loss …
The Art of Meditation in Recovery
When we talk about holistic therapies for recovery, the art of meditation often comes up. That’s because meditation can be an exceptional tool for clearing the mind of negative thoughts and re-centering priorities—it’s also something that anybody can do, regardless of whether they’ve tried meditation before. Meditation is a mind and body practice with a …
Tips for Staying Sober During the Pandemic
The pandemic has been tough on everyone, but for those who are working on staying sober, the stress and loneliness that it’s brought on can be particularly damaging. There are many different ways to feel affected by the pandemic, and in some cases negative feelings could amplify a desire to drink or to revert back …