I have been going back and forth about starting a blog for some time now. What would I write about? Would anyone even be interested in reading what I have to say? Will I even be good at it? Why even start one? After talking with some supportive friends, and my husband, I decided I wanted to share my thoughts and knowledge for anyone who was willing to read what I had to say.
I am a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, currently working towards my license for professional clinical counseling, this means I work specifically with individuals who struggle with addiction, and have co-occurring mental health issues. I have worked with adolescents in the past and I currently work with adults. I have my Masters degree in addictions, and am very passionate about the work I do.
While my educational and professional background are very helpful when blogging about mental health, I am also someone who struggles with her own mental health. I have generalized anxiety, major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, with a history of insomnia. I am also a binge eater. My personal experiences with my mental health, therapy, and recovery, have helped me become the counselor that I am today. And if I can help at least one person with my blogging, I will have achieved what I came here to do.
I plan on covering a large number of topics for anyone in recovery, looking to add to their toolbox, or just looking to get some educational information. Some of the topics I plan to cover include: triggers, coping skills, relationships, boundaries, communication, emotions, relapse, information about different substances, therapy, types of treatment, and many more! So if any of this sounds appealing to you, stick around!
Thanks for coming on this journey with me.
Recovery Focus 