Posts by Life Tutors
Remote Sessions: Travel Doesn’t Have to Mean a Lapse in Care
LifeTutors understands that real life means travel plans, family get-togethers, and all sorts of other adventures. Now that it is officially summer, our young adult LifeClients are heading home to visit family and taking trips to reconnect with friends. Our LifeClients are on the move and we see this as positive momentum towards reaching their…
Read MoreCoach Spotlight: Becks Logan
We know that our LifeTutors are the driving force behind our organization, as they are the people on the ground, supporting our LifeClients. All of our LifeTutors bring unique skillsets and talents to the table. Each one is so integral to the overall function of our team. We love to brag on our own, so…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness: Demystifying Mental Health Concerns
Today, many individuals who are negatively impacted by mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety and other common conditions, all too often avoid seeking treatment and support because of the continued associated stigma. This is one of the most profound and greatest tragedies of our time. But there is hope…
Read MoreThe Inside of Depression
Most of us have felt depressed or low at one point or another. Someone may have even asked us when we were younger if we were depressed. Even if we didn’t know what the word meant for the most part, we could make sense of how it felt. We suddenly felt like life was meaningless.…
Read MoreAlcohol’s Place Among Maslow’s Pyramid
Maslow’s pyramid of human needs is a common reference tool when defining the separate tiers of what each and every person needs in life. It begins at the base, the physiological level, with things such as food, water, sleep, and warmth. Moving up, we find security: shelter and a sense of safety. The psychological needs…
Read MoreDestructive Manliness – A Culture of Denial
“Just rub some dirt on it.” “Be a man.” “Man up and handle it, don’t be such a baby.” These statements are no stranger to men, and their intention is riddled with mis-guidances and flawed notions. Often these statements do much more harm than good, as they can make men reluctant to reach out for…
Read MoreChange Language, Change Minds
Language is the first glimpse into the mind. The language we use (and the vocabulary we learn) changes with us as we grow, but also begins to shift with our own emotions. From feelings of fear lending itself towards the selection of smaller, more concise words to anger creating, let’s say an unapologetically direct use…
Read MoreHelp Wanted: Returning to Work After Treatment
Returning to work after substance abuse or mental health treatment is a necessary step that most people in recovery will have to take to be able to support themselves and lead an independent life. For some, getting a job or going back to work is a goal that signals major progress in their recovery—it’s an…
Read MoreI Made It Through Treatment. Now What?
First off, you should be very proud of yourself for seeking help and taking the necessary steps to get healthy. Making the commitment to join a treatment program is a huge accomplishment in itself—finishing one is an even bigger accomplishment. Congratulations on having the courage, fortitude, and inner strength to successfully complete your program. Not…
Read MoreCollegiate Recovery: College Students Returning to School in Recovery Face Unique Challenges
Recovery from mental health conditions along with substance use disorder (SUD) is something that everyone handles differently. The same is true for students who are returning to school after treatment or starting college with a history of emotional and behavioral challenges in high school. This transition to school can be very difficult for young adults…
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