Case studies, testimonials, and other resources from The Center • A Place of HOPE
Essential guide to nutritional healing in eating disorder recovery: Learn about the strategic reintroduction of vital supplements, from potassium and zinc to comprehensive vitamin therapy, and discover how IV nutrient therapy can accelerate the restoration of nutritional balance.
Gardening is more than a hobby. It can help trauma survivors heal, build resilience, and regain a sense of calm and control through connection with nature.
Discussing mental health with loved ones can be challenging but essential. Learn practical tips on how to open up, navigate difficult conversations, and build stronger support networks for your mental health journey. Empower yourself and others through honest communication.
Did you know that interacting with dogs and other animals can have a positive effect on individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health issues? Most people are familiar with seeing-eye dogs or guide dogs, trained to support blind and visually impaired people to go about their day....
Denial is the first stage of grief, acting as a psychological buffer that makes loss feel unreal. It numbs the initial shock and provides temporary protection, giving the mind time to begin slowly accepting reality.
Bargaining is one of the five stages of grief. The five stages of grief is a model also known as the Kübler-Ross model after Swiss-American psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, who coined the phrase in her 1969 book, On Death and Dying[1]. Although the Kübler-Ross model was developed to support terminally ill...
Divorce brings grief, anger, guilt, loneliness—and sometimes relief. Healing starts by acknowledging emotions, seeking support, redefining your future, rediscovering passions, nurturing friendships, setting healthy boundaries, caring for your body, and letting go of guilt at your own pace.
Depression often leaves you feeling drained and exhausted. Explore the science behind depression-related fatigue, uncover common causes, and discover practical ways to boost your energy, improve mood, and regain your vitality.
Learn how to restore your digestive health after an eating disorder. Discover essential tips on nutrition, gut-healing foods, and expert treatment options to support your journey toward lasting recovery and well-being.
One of my clients had had his marriage blow up in his face only months before. His pornography habit had been discovered yet again--after repeated promises of “I’m quitting now"--and his wife was so fed up she had left the house for a week. (It could just as easily be...
Do you know the difference between fear and anxiety? If you look in the dictionary or ask most people, these words are often used interchangeably. However, there is an important distinction between them. To understand, let’s consider Janet and Marc. The sun was just beginning to peek through the blinds...
Did you ever play with wind-up toys as a kid? Remember how if you wound the toy too far, it broke? Well, you are the wind-up toy. You are the wind-up toy, and anxiety keeps winding and winding you up. At some point, anxiety could over-wind you, so you’ll break....
There's something important to remember in the quest for strength and courage, and that's a spirit of kindness. Too often we teach our children the verse, "Be kind one to another" (Eph. 4:32 RSV), and then we forget the admonition as adults. True forgiveness and kindness are cut from the...
“Things are going so well…I’m really nervous. Something bad is bound to happen now!” Have you ever heard or thought something like this before? “The other shoe is going to drop” sentiment is a common pothole on the road to recovery. Sadly, this type of thinking prevents many people from...
Have you ever noticed how relaxed you can feel after you've done something physically strenuous? It's possible to relive a little of this feeling by engaging in progressive muscle relaxation.
“So you really think you can get that job, huh? What a joke! Why in the world would anyone want to hire you?” Jeff’s older brother sneered at him with disgust.“Well, I guess because I’m a hard worker and I’m willing to learn,” Jeff responded angrily, feeling that familiar knot...
Few things are as frightening as losing control, feeling powerless against overwhelming forces. When overcome by events, we can feel swept up on relentless waves of circumstance that hurl us toward terrifying heights and bone-jarring lows. Each event is made worse if we have tried to stop it and been...
Growing up without emotional security can impact relationships, self-worth, and happiness long-term. Learn about the lasting effects, recognize signs from your own childhood, and discover how to rebuild emotional security and inner peace.
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The whole person approach to treatment integrates all aspects of a person’s life: