This March, I was lucky enough to finally host the long-awaited Transport Training Course at the amazing Milestones Ranch! After being rescheduled to mid-March, this training allowed me to see so many people in person who were ready to complete their Sober Companion training.
We are in the middle of a mental health crisis, and trainings like this are vital to support those who need it most. Trauma-Informed Transportation helps people in crisis feel safe and supported, and going through crises with trained companions allow people in recovery to focus on empowerment rather than feeling micro-managed.
Seeing so many people come out to Milestones Ranch was truly humbling and reminds me that I am forever blessed to work with such a fantastic group of dedicated professionals.
Monthly Blog Round-Up
The following is a round-up of our monthly blogs in case you missed any on our social media pages.
We all project now and again. We may dislike an acquaintance because they remind us a little too much of ourselves or insist that our partner needs to do something exactly how we would do it.
However, many people are guilty of projecting their emotions and expectations onto their children, which can lead to many potentially negative consequences.
People-pleasers, or those with sociotropic tendencies, wish to make other people happy, often at the sake of their own needs or values. While being warm, kind, and helpful are positive traits, they can result in strong feelings of resentment, anxiety, stress, and emotional depletion when they come at your expense. This article explores the characteristics of sociotrophy, its possible behavioral causes, and the detrimental impact it can have.
Schizoaffective Disorder is a chronic mental health issue that affects 1 in 300 people. It is often confused with Schizophrenia, a condition with some similar symptoms that affects an estimated 20 million people worldwide. Both disorders affect a person’s perception of reality, judgment, thoughts, and behaviors, which can lead to conflation of the two and frequent misdiagnosis.
This month is Women’s History Month, dedicated to uplifting women’s voices throughout history. Something that is infrequently discussed is women with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and their recovery treatment options. Substance Use Disorders have historically been considered a male problem, something that women did not struggle with. This was not the case, however, as women have struggled with SUDs the same as men, just silently.
