When our kids are experiencing depression, we might wish that we could get them to “snap out of it.” Symptoms of depression can impair a child’s quality of life. Many experiencing depression stop doing things that they love or taking care of themselves. When kids have depression, the symptoms can cause them to stop doing […]
As parents, we want to help our teens learn the best ways to cope with life’s ups and downs. Everyone will face uncertainty, sadness, disappointment, and loss at some point in life. When teenagers experience many of these issues for the first time, they may not be equipped to cope or move past them without […]
Compassion can be vital to the recovery of those who are struggling with severe, problematic behaviors. You can practice compassion and empathy during group sessions with your family or by attending family-based support groups. Stephen Andrew discusses compassion with Fire Mountain’s Aaron Huey on the “Beyond Risk and Back” podcast episode “Compassion Is the Healer.” […]
“To me, trauma ingrained care is about us. It’s how we live and breathe. It’s a way of life that involves self-care, emotional regulation, etc. The work we have to do to really be present for others.” -Shari Simmons, Executive Director of Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center (FMRTC) practices trauma […]
“Attachment” in recovery and therapy refers to our ability to connect with others and form meaningful relationships. Our “attachment style” is influenced greatly by the environment in which we were raised. Attachment styles are categorized into secure versus insecure, with secure attachment styles being the ideal and the insecure styles being separated into different types. […]
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