What are Healthy Boundaries? Healthy boundaries must balance our need to be connected with others in meaningful ways with our need to remain an independent self. Maintaining this balance is called “interdependence.” Healthy boundaries begin by taking responsibility for your own behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and ability to cope. Instead of focusing on the thoughts and…
For those I haven’t met yet, I’m JOSH PITRE, MSW, LCSW, EMDR TRAINED, CSAT – DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES, and I wanted to connect. A little bit about me: I’ve been in this field for nearly two decades working internationally and locally with a spectrum of vulnerable peoples including: mental health, addiction, family…
For those I haven’t met yet, I’m SAM SLATON, M.ED., LPC, MBA, MHSM – CEO & CO-OWNER, and I wanted to connect. A little bit about me: Starting at Santé in 2004, I knew early on my professional vision was to one day lead Santé. It has been a journey from Master’s-level Intern, to…
For those I haven’t met yet, I’m SUSMITHA THOTA, MHSM, MBA, DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE, and I wanted to connect. A little bit about me: I started at Santé in 2014 as an Administrative Fellow. In this last decade of my career, I have worked alongside Santé’s talented and experienced staff and leadership. I…
Both internal and external things can contribute to stress and depression; however, it is vital to recognize how our perception and overall mindset can impact our mental well-being. With regard to perception, what’s most significant is the way that we perceive ourselves and the things happening in our lives. The great news is we can…
WHAT IS ADDICTION? The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a “treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences. People with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences”. WHAT DOES AN ADDICTION TO…
Openly talking about addiction and actively listening for responses are some of the most significant ways you can help someone with an addiction. Opening these conversations around addiction isn’t especially easy; read on for tips to get this necessary conversation going. OVERALL: Know it is okay to have this conversation. Realistically multiple conversations will likely…
WHAT IS ENMESHMENT? Enmeshment is a relationship where there are very few, blurred, or no boundaries between the people involved. In this type of relationship, the members are bonded together by unhealthy emotions, behaviors, and dynamics. The relationship has begun to operate in a negative cycle rather than supportive of one another. Where does enmeshment…
WHAT IS TRAUMA? Trauma can be many things and is experienced differently by everyone. Trauma can stem from one event or multiple occurrences that is interpreted as physically or emotionally damaging or deadly. The traumatic experience can have continuing negative consequences with regard to a person’s well-being and may also impact their ability to live…
HOW DOES YOUR GENERATION IMPACT HOW YOU THINK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? Mental health can be a difficult topic for many, and the perspectives on mental health and treatment can vary vastly along generational lines. The Boomers (born 1946-1964) were more than likely raised with the idea they should be seen and not heard, work hard,…