If you’re like a lot of people, you’ve tried every diet known to man in an effort to get healthy and lose weight. But at the end of the day, none really got you the results you wanted. It’s not really your fault. For most people, following a strict or fad diet is complicated. There […]
Can Long-Term Isolation Lead to an Addiction?
We are living through some of the most stressful times in recent history. With the global pandemic raging on, many of us are still worried about our own health and the health of our loved ones, especially our older friends and family members. Many of us have also been hit with financial burdens. Some have […]
Lean on Me: Why People with a Mental Health Crisis Need a Support Network
Human beings have a need for social connection. It stems from our ancestors needing to stick together to stay alive. Back in the day, those individuals who strayed from the group had a harder time surviving the elements and not starving to death. While it is far safer to be an individual these days, that […]
The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on Families
If you asked any of us a year ago what would life be like in 2020, it’s doubtful anyone would have guessed we’d be going through a global pandemic, replete with lockdowns and self-quarantining. At the beginning of the year, some families might have thought of being forced to stay home from work and school […]
5 Daily Self-Care Exercises for Survivors of Abuse
Unfortunately, being a survivor of trauma or abuse is exceedingly common. According to the National Children’s Alliance, nearly 700,000 children are abused in the U.S. annually. And according to the Center for Disease Control’s 2017 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, nearly 1 in 4 adult women and approximately 1 in 7 adult men […]
5 Exercises & Tips to Lower Your Anxiety Before a Big Exam
For many of us, college was absolutely the best time in our lives. The freedom and friendships made those four years incredibly special. But college isn’t all sparkles and unicorns. For others, college is a completely different and often negative experience. As fun as it can be, it’s also incredibly stressful, especially when it comes time to […]
A Life Changing Journey
Living The Four Agreements (an interesting read) One of my favorite books is The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz. I often recommend the book to my clients. It’s small, and an easy read. But most of all, his book has great sound advice and words to live by. He gives four principles to practice in […]
Addiction and PAWS
Are you dealing with up and down emotions during early recovery? This is called Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (PAWS). Many people in their first 3 months of recovery are unprepared for the emotional ups and downs, which then lead one back to relapse. Without the proper tools and education, you can be taken by surprise. […]
Grief
Webster Dictionary Says: Deep mental anguish as from bereavement or loss, to suffer disappointment. Grief is normal and natural. Don’t let anyone take your grief away from you. You deserve it and you must have it. Grief is a major wound. It does not heal overnight. You must have time to heal. Grief differs based […]
Welcome!
My name is Rosemarie Wheeler. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am new to blogging and I wanted to introduce myself. I specialize in addiction counseling and treatment help. I also work with all mental health disorders that are affecting your life. My website has a plethora of information that I hope […]
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