When you’re eleven years old and start feeling numb, you don’t really have the language to explain how you’re feeling. That was me. Something changed when I turned eleven and I found myself with...
I’m often the oldest in the room at RECOVER gatherings. I will be 70 this month, I’m a boomer, and have spent many years growing up in a household affected by addiction and co-dependency. As...
RECOVER is a Christ-centered 12-step program that believes Jesus is our Higher Power which is the one thing that differentiates us from a traditional 12-step program or AA. Learn more about this...
If you’ve experienced a panic attack, whether you’ve had one or many, you know that it’s helpful to have good techniques to stop a panic attack. We cover six simple and effective tools proven to...
Most of us would benefit from talking with a licensed therapist, counselor, or social worker. Therapy can be an essential part of self-care, and a professional counselor will assist in keeping you...
feelings. It's natural to think, “I love this person and want them to get help," while at the same time thinking, “but they are causing destruction to themselves and our relationship". While we...
"As a Christian, is it ok for me to go to therapy?" It used to be a common posture that only "crazy people" or "really broken people" went to see a counselor or therapist (unfortunately, this stigma...
This account of grief and finding hope, is written by DeAnne Appleton, leader of the REBUILD grief ministry at Willow Creek Community Church.
On July 13, 2020, after seven months of fighting a...
When I first started struggling with depression in high school, I didn’t even have language for it. I just thought it was normal that everyone thinks about harming themselves and feeling sad more...
