Gratitude and Its Benefits

It is argued that the key to being happy is being grateful. To be grateful means that one has found a deep appreciation, especially in the common and seemingly irrelevant facets of life. Therefore, being a grateful person takes practice, which involves paying attention to all the parts of one's life and recognizing the added value. Starting with small, daily routines to practice gratitude can lead to a long-term habit of finding the beauty and positivity in life, and, ultimately, lead to a happier state of being. 

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Kiersten Wenthold, Intern

The Benefits of Resilience

Resilience provides hope in dark situations. Human resilience does not only mean that people have the ability to bounce back from difficult situations, but also that people bounce back even stronger. Thus, resilience is based on the foundational belief that difficult situations, no matter how bleak, contain the opportunity to learn and grow from the experience. Of course, resilience seems far away in the thick of the storm, but reflection after the storm can produce meaningful personal insight and discovery.

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Kiersten Wenthold, Intern

The Outdoors and it Recovery Benefits

With spring just around the corner, the opportunity to spend more time outdoors in the warmer weather is fast approaching. Being outdoors is great for your physical health, but it is also beneficial for mental health too! This article details the numerous advantages that being outdoors has in terms of recovery, and it also lists easy and enjoyable outdoor activities that you can do to bring nature into your life.

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Kristin Schmitt, Intern

Using Art to Manage Stress

Everyone feels stressed from time to time. A little bit of stress can be healthy because it keeps us alert and productive. However, too much stress can be overwhelming and can cause harm. In this article, it explains how creating art can be a great way to relieve stress. It also includes some examples of art making you can do at home!

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Holly Majerus, Art Therapy Graduate Intern

Is Self-Care Apart of Your Recovery?

Recovery takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Due to this, it is important to implement self-care during this journey. In this article by Matt Berry, he presents 9 steps to take to build a healthy self-care plan while in recovery.

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Monique VanFelder, Social Work Student Intern