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Panic is infectious. When the energy surrounding you is charged with fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and agitation, it can be extremely difficult to retain a calm and collected demeanor. Even the most spiritually strong and resolved among us can find ourselves carried away in the waves of apprehension when pressed enoughRead More

Notes on PAL Video with Kim Humphrey, PAL Executive Director and Ron Paterik, MA, LISAC By Facilitator Jill Spike Notes follow video you can view the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ZKwruP70z-c What do we do to handle stress during these difficult times? Let go of what we cannot control. DoRead More

“Everyone’s got a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” While Mike Tyson may be a controversial figure in pop culture and the sports world, this quote has always hit close to home with me. Even the best laid plans can be rendered useless in the face of anRead More

Living life with an addicted loved one can often feel like you’re trapped on a rollercoaster you never wanted to ride on in the first place.  The continuous ups, downs, and spirals can feel jarring in every way possible.  For parents of addicted loved ones, worst case scenarios can sometimesRead More