An article from The Wellness Society If you find yourself mentally and physically exhausted at the end of each day, it may be because you’re rushing. Learning how to be mindful in daily life can help you slow down, and…
By Rebecca, Founder of The Wellness Society A mental wellbeing technique that we’ve found resonates well with our audience is that of positive affirmations. Positive affirmations are short, uplifting statements that can help reframe unhelpful thoughts and instill a sense…
Good day, My name is Todd Noack and I am the director of Life Connections Peer Recovery Services, we serve our region and state in several ways but today I am writing to tell you about just one of our…
Trauma impacts the way you see the world, yourself, and others around you. It’s an experience that jolts you into a place of uncertainty, possibly fear, and creates a wound that ideally becomes a scar within time. A scar to…
By Rebecca Ogle, LCSW What do you know about “high functioning depression”? Read on to find out what “high functioning depression” is, what makes the term outdated and inaccurate, and how to cope if you think you may have it.…
Well, we made it through Thanksgiving and now begins the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. There are some of us who would rather have it end at Thanksgiving. About 1 in 5 adults will suffer from some form…
By Rebecca Ogle, LCSW Stressed? Nervous? Anxious? Here are four steps to help calm your anxiety. 1. Accept It The first step in calming anxiety is accepting that you’re anxious. It’s okay to be anxious anytime, and it’s especially understandable right now,…
While visiting Dewitt for a fundraiser at Murphy’s Pub on October 5, 2023 Governor Kim Reynolds, State Rep. Norlin Mommsen, and County Board of Supervisors Jim Irwin stopped by to visit Life Connections Peer Recovery Services; along with Sheriff Bill…
5 Key Principles of WRAP WRAP is a wellness recovery action plan that you create yourself to take control over various aspects of your health and mental wellness. There are 5 key principles to consider when writing out your WRAP.…