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International Overdose Awareness August 31
Author: Susan Sandoval MS, CAT posted: Aug. 29, 2022.

From the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare: International Overdose Awareness Day takes place on August 31. The event is part of a worldwide campaign to end overdose, eliminate Read more
3 ways to rethink anxiety, By Max Strom, guest contributor
Author: Susan Sandoval MS, CAT posted: Aug. 24, 2022.

Why is it that so many people in urban environments across the world are now experiencing exponential growth in anxiety and depression? What can we make of the fact that Read more
How to turn everyday stress into ‘optimal stress’ By Jan Ascher and Fleur Tonies
Author: Susan Sandoval MS, CAT posted: Aug. 10, 2022.

Managed well, stress can be an ally rather than an enemy. Here’s how to use it to your advantage. Peter is stressed out. He’d hoped a vacation would be the reset Read more
Self-care is everything!!!
Author: Susan Sandoval MS, CAT posted: Aug. 03, 2022.

What happens when your tank is empty? You can't fill up their gas tank. This rings true in the work environment too. When you don’t make the time to assess Read more
4 TIMES IT’S OKAY TO GO TO BED ANGRY
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 02, 2022.

When you think of cliché relationship advice, it’s hard to beat the adage of “Never go to bed angry.” It might sound idyllic, but when you find yourselves still hashing Read more
Doing Absolutely Nothing Has Mental Health Benefits A Personal Perspective: This counterintuitive process is rejuvenating. Original article by Francine Toder, Ph.D.
Author: Susan Sandoval MS, CAT posted: Jul. 27, 2022.

Letting go of everything and doing nothing, even briefly, has mental and physical health benefits.Embracing the practice of doing nothing may create some discomfort because it’s such an anathema to Read more
25 Date Ideas to Match Your Mood
Author: Dr Paula R Cannon Gable, D.Min., EDBA, LMFT, LAC posted: May 26, 2022.

You might have a go-to, never-fails date routine. If you do, that’s great! But you may want to switch things up, depending on your mood, and that of your date. Read more
Trade School or University?
Author: Susan Sandoval MS, CAT posted: May 06, 2022.

Choosing between Trade School or University. The choice is yours. Read more
Overcoming Fear of Driving
Author: Susan Sandoval MS, CAT posted: May 06, 2022.

Curing driving anxiety with CBT Read more
Mental Health: Eradicating the Stigma through Media, Education, and Real-Life Exposure
Author: Susan Sandoval MS, CAT posted: Aug. 15, 2021.

Ending Mental Health Stigma Essential Read more
8 Ways to Say "NO" to Drugs
Author: JustThinkTwice.Gov Website posted: Aug. 15, 2021.

JUST SAY ...Turning down drugs – especially if you’re at a party or hanging out with friends – can be a little awkward and uncomfortable even for the most confident Read more
Grieving a Loss from COVID-19
Author: Dr Paula R Cannon Gable, D.Min., EDBA, LMFT, LAC posted: Aug. 04, 2021.

Coping with Loss Due to COVID-19. Read more