-Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW The term co-dependence has been in the recovery vernacular for a long time. It originated in reference to the enabling family and friends of those with addictions. You know, the folks who will consistently pick their partner up at the bar when they are too impaired to drive. On the oneContinue reading “No Longer Bending Over Backward To Please People”
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How to Create a Routine that Supports Good Mental Health
-Sharon Martin, LCSW It’s January. You’re back to work and the kids are back to school. It’s time to put a routine in place that supports mental health and wellness. Many of us plan to set up new routines and develop good habits in January. January feels like a fresh start, so it’s the naturalContinue reading “How to Create a Routine that Supports Good Mental Health”
Healthy Boundaries for the Holidays
-Sharon Martin, LCSW Healthy boundaries are important all year long. Healthy boundaries create a framework that let’s people know how to treat you. They help create respectful, mutual relationships because expectations are clear. The biggest boundary problems occur when you put someone else’s needs before your own and allow yourself to be mistreated or devalued. The holidaysContinue reading “Healthy Boundaries for the Holidays”
