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What Is the Connection Between Trauma and Addiction?

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction

By Marie Pettit|2026-05-15T06:20:33-07:00May 14th, 2026|AA, Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Drug Addiction, EMDR, Gambling Addiction, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapist, PTSD, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101, Trauma, Trauma & PTSD|

Therapy for Men — Why It Works and What It Actually Looks Like

I'm fine. Two words. Men say them every day. To

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-05-13T10:05:07-07:00May 13th, 2026|Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapist, PTSD, Relationships, Relationships & Family, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101, Trauma, Trauma & PTSD|

What Is Brain Rot and Is It a Real Mental Health Concern?

You have probably heard the term brain rot — maybe

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-05-09T09:24:10-07:00May 9th, 2026|Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Child and Family, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Motivation, Parenting, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Screen Time & Mental Health, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101|

Is Your Teenager Using AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice — And Should You Be Worried?

Your teenager is struggling. You can see it — the

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-04-30T09:40:20-07:00April 30th, 2026|Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Child and Family, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101, Trauma, Trauma & PTSD|

Does Montana Have a Mental Health Crisis?

Yes. Montana is in the middle of a mental health

By Marie Pettit|2026-04-09T10:25:05-07:00April 9th, 2026|Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Grief, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101, Trauma, Trauma & PTSD|

Counselor Corner: Craving and Addiction Through the Lense of Buddhism

Addiction recovery can be a very difficult topic for many

By John Michaels|2023-10-20T11:41:50-07:00October 20th, 2023|AA, Addiction, Psychology|