Simply Thrive Therapy Blog

Earth Day: A Story of Unity April 22nd of this year marks the 51st annual Earth Day celebration since its inception in 1970. The origin tale of this holiday is one of bipartisan unity, a story of hope and change, between the unlikely trio of a Democratic Senator, Republican Congressman, and young activist. If we go back in time to the 1960’s, we see many themes that mirror events today: social and political unrest, protests, and climate concerns. We set the stage early in the decade, when it was commonplace for factories and institutions to dispose of toxic waste in our forests, oceans, and rivers with little to no regulation.

Celebrate National Poetry Month and Develop a New Coping Skill The month of April is known for many celebrations and holidays. One you may not be aware of is that it is National Poetry Month. Poetry is a form of literature with special attention given to expression of feelings and ideas. Poetry has a distinctive style all it’s own with unique rhythmic qualities that can captivate the reader and entice them to read more. Poetry sounds kind of fun, right? Well, here are 4 ways to help you celebrate National Poetry Month and some tips on how to write your own poetry as well! Poetry and Mental Health: Poetry is

Staying Sober During Times of Crisis Being newly sober can be scary…especially when there is a quarantine and social distancing in place. The country is currently experiencing a pandemic. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are not taking place in person. Maybe it is more difficult to see your support system. Not only are you trying to learn to live life without the use of substances, but human contact is scarce. It is quite scary. Oftentimes when someone gets sober, they are not even sure what leisure activities they enjoy. Using substances can be the focus of life as opposed to hobbies or alternative activities. I’ve put together some ideas for staying sober

To the Class of 2021 To the graduating class of 2021:  For most of you, graduation looks different this year. Actually, let’s get real, it is totally not how you pictured it would be. As a freshman, you dreamt about what it would feel like to be rounding the corner of the second semester of your senior year. You envisioned receiving an acceptance letter to the college or university you had your heart set on since you were a child. You relished in the idea of celebrating this acceptance with your friends and family and you just couldn’t wait to sport a t-shirt with your new school’s logo on it.

The Spring Season is a Time of Change: How to Accept Change in Your Life Resisting change can be painful at times, especially when you have been holding on to things that no longer serve you. Change can be difficult, however, there are ways to manage your thoughts and feelings when change occurs in your life. Here are some helpful tips to assist you in navigating change as it comes and goes throughout your journey: 1 Talk about it: Talking about change in your life can help explore your thoughts about it. Additionally, discussing change can bring up feelings and emotions that haven\’t been explored before.Talking it out can help

HAPPY SOCIAL WORK MONTH! Social Work Month is every March, and for March 2021 the national theme for this special time of the year honoring all social work professions is “Social Workers are Essential.”  Oh yes, many are essential and frontline.  Social workers continued their duties in the US and around the world as COVID spread to devastate the well-being of so many humans on this planet.  And throughout the world, social workers come together this month to spread word for needing acceptance of different groups, collective action, social solidarity, human rights, and a call for action on these issues. So writing this blog, I felt that I could go