by Katie | Jun 20, 2024 | Addictions, Blog
Summer vacation is a time for relaxation, adventure, and spending quality time with loved ones. However, for individuals in recovery from substance use, this season can also present significant challenges. The disruption of routine, exposure to new environments, and...
by Christina | Jul 3, 2023 | Addictions
🐘 Welcome to Blue Elephant Counseling, your trusted source for online mental health services in rural and frontier Nebraska! As Independence Day approaches, we understand that navigating social gatherings and celebrations while maintaining sobriety can be challenging....
by Christina | Dec 22, 2022 | Addictions, Coping skills
Self Harm and Other Maladaptive Coping Strategies Katie Donahoo Coping skills are anything that helps you to feel clam, relaxed and brings you peace. If you read through previous posts I’ve written you will all kinds of positive, healthy strategies to help you...
by Christina | Nov 10, 2022 | Addictions
Katie Donahoo 1. Acknowledge The Risk Holidays are a time of increased expectations and stress. It is important to acknowledge the things that make this true so you can prepare to deal with them: family obligations, increased or decreased work hours, financial strain,...