Written by: Jennifer Beaupied, MSW, LCSW, Qualified Supervisor CSW Our bodies are amazing machines and so it is vital to having a balanced body/mind relationship as the key to that positive connection. The reasoning for this stems from the idea that a person’s physical condition(s) can affect a person’s mental health status and that a … The post The Positive Benefits to a Positive Body/Mind Connection appeared first on Better Living Solutions ..read more

Written by: Katie Heaberlin, Office Manager When the world becomes too much and life seems to be spinning all around you, thoughts swarming in your head and you feel overwhelmed and worn down, it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It can be hard to decipher one thought from … The post Intro into Mental Health Awareness Month appeared first on Better Living Solutions ..read more

Written by: Amanda Parparian, Art Therapist When I was in graduate school, a near constant companion of mine was my knitting.  I found that the rhythm of the needles and the feel of the yarn helped me to focus.  One of my professors called it cognitive anchoring, something to keep my hands busy, something that … The post Improve Your Mental Health With Art Therapy appeared first on Better Living Solutions ..read more

As the Corona Virus keeps more and more of our clients close to home, it’s a good time to review the stress management strategies in your toolbox. Get Outside: Taking care of your “marvelous machine” strengthens your immune system and can have a huge positive psychological benefit. Keeping “social distance” in mind, outside time, can … The post Keeping Centered in Challenging Times appeared first on Better Living Solutions ..read more

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is, “How can I support a loved one with an eating disorder?” Our Certified Eating Disorder Specialists have come up with 10 tips to give you the tools you need:      1. Take part in non-food focused activities. While special meals are what we often … The post Supporting Loved Ones With an Eating Disorder appeared first on Better Living Solutions ..read more

As cooler weather starts to set in we love incorporating fall food items into recipes! Apples are the perfect fall fruit ingredient to add to dishes. Here’s the solution to that warm and gooey fall comfort food you’ve been looking for. Apple-Cheddar Chicken Melts CourseDinner, Lunch, Main Dish CuisineAmerican, Fall Servings4 Ingredients 81/2 inch thick … The post This Sandwich Is Perfect To Add To Your Fall Recipes! appeared first on Better Living Solutions ..read more

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It was the day after my twentieth birthday. I lay in bed, still groggy from the festivities the night before. I reached over to grab my phone charging on the bedside table and checked Facebook. A little red flag appeared, indicating I’d gotten a message. Assuming it was a belated birthday wish, I opened it … The post Finding My Freedom appeared first on Better Living Solutions ..read more

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