The Alive Blog
Browse practical tools and thoughtful perspectives from our team for real-life mental health.
What is Trauma? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Learn the subtle and obvious signs of trauma you shouldn’t ignore. Discover how understanding trauma is the first step toward healing and personal power.
Memorial Day: Coping with Grief and Loss
Memorial Day can be a heavy time. Discover healthy ways to navigate grief and loss, honor your loved ones, and find your path toward healing and peace.
Creative Ways Families Show (and Receive) Love
Discover creative, practical ways families express love through the five love languages. Learn how to strengthen family connection with small, meaningful rituals that build lasting bonds.
Practicing Self-Compassion: The Heart of Healing
Learn why self-compassion is essential for healing and discover practical steps to develop this powerful mental health tool. Expert guidance from Alive Rehab & Counseling.
3 Ways Family Therapy is Often Misunderstood
People new to therapy often don’t know what to expect. They only know what they have heard about it. But there are many misconceptions surrounding family therapy, and I am going to debunk 3 of the biggest ones now.
Keys to Successful Therapy
Cognitive therapy has been shown over the years to be incredibly effective at helping people recognize and change their behaviors. But, as much potential as therapy has for every individual, some people seem to have success with therapy while others don’t.