Jan 28, 2024 | FamiliesStrong Self-Care Info, News, Resources and Reports
Mediation can help you stay calm during even the most difficult days. Meditation has become increasingly popular thanks to the many benefits it offers the mind and body when practiced on a regular basis. It is an incredible self-care tool to help you stay grounded and...
Jan 28, 2024 | FamiliesStrong Self-Care Info, News, Resources and Reports
Learn tips on how to support your loved one who uses. It’s often very challenging to show support to someone with a substance use issue. Substance use can seem to change your loved one in ways that confuse and upset you. You might not even know whether they are...
Jan 28, 2024 | FamiliesStrong Self-Care Info, News, Resources and Reports
How to use positive communication to improve relationships. Communication is one of the most essential parts of any relationship. And the way in which you communicate with your loved ones can have a huge impact on your shared future. Below are some of our top tips for...
Jan 28, 2024 | FamiliesStrong Self-Care Info, News, Resources and Reports
Prepare how to respond appropriately during a substance use crisis with these helpful tips. Family members of people using substances undoubtedly face many difficult situations in their lives. During a crisis, it’s critical that you know how to respond appropriately,...
Jan 18, 2024 | FamiliesStrong Self-Care Info, News, Resources and Reports
Trauma and adverse events—experienced as either a child or adult—can contribute to substance use disorder. There are numerous potential causes of substance use disorder—genetics, environmental factors, stress—but among the most common are trauma or adverse events that...
Jan 18, 2024 | FamiliesStrong Self-Care Info, News, Resources and Reports
Substance use disorder can be accompanied by other underlying mental health issues. Here’s how to support the whole person. Substance use disorder can strain an individual’s relationships with loved ones and friends. Among the factors that can make it especially...