There was a time when roadmaps literally helped us get from our house to grandma’s house or to that strange family reunion in the upper Midwest, long before the advent of GPS. Today, the term “roadmap” is used in various ways across industries. Businesses can’t launch a new product without a new product roadmap. Sending […]

As addiction treatment progresses, many people start thinking about sober living as a possible next step. Perhaps a therapist or counselor has encouraged you to consider it, or after talking with friends and family, it seems like a good fit. SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) considers recovery housing like sober living […]

Have you heard of The Butterfly Effect? You’ve probably seen a video clip or heard it referenced in pop culture somewhere. It’s the metaphor Professor Edward Lorenz at MIT used to explain that one change or event can have a large and lasting impact. While Professor Lorenz discovered it while studying weather, the concept is […]

Counseling and therapy are powerful tools. They can help us manage our emotions and stress, process our grief and traumas, and find healing. The terms are often used interchangeably (sometimes even by counselors and therapists) but can serve different needs. This article will define each of these terms and provide a summary of each, with […]

Addiction has been described in countless ways, and it can also show up in our life or the life of a loved one in countless ways. Sometimes addiction shows up front and center, out in the open, with visual clues like empty glass bottles, the residue of crushed pills, or sudden, unexplainable absences. Other times, […]

Most people have heard the term “sober living house” or perhaps synonymous terms such as “halfway house” or “recovery residence.” However, not everyone understands what a sober living house is or how it works. This blog will explain how a sober living house works, including some common rules, responsibilities, and benefits. What is a Sober […]