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     35 Years Strong: Theo’s Journey of Sobriety, Recovery, and Mental Health Resilience
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    By Lola Ban West
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    Posted November 22, 2024

    35 Years Strong: Theo’s Journey of Sobriety, Recovery, and Mental Health Resilience

    Theo Ressler’s journey to sobriety spans decades of courage, support, and deep self-reflection. Growing up in a turbulent world of substance use, Theo began experimenting with alcohol and drugs [...]

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     A Story Series for Kids: The Ballad of Buster and Apollo
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    By Derek Cowsert
    In Blog
    Posted January 5, 2023

    A Story Series for Kids: The Ballad of Buster and Apollo

    Paws with Sanctuary Helping caregivers talk to kids about their feelings, experiences, and mental health Paws with Sanctuary is a story series intended to help caregivers talk to the children in [...]

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     A Story Series for Kids: The Adventures of Sherlock and Cousteau
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    By Derek Cowsert
    In Blog
    Posted June 22, 2022

    A Story Series for Kids: The Adventures of Sherlock and Cousteau

    Paws with Sanctuary Helping caregivers talk to kids about their feelings, experiences, and mental health Paws with Sanctuary is a story series intended to help caregivers talk to the children in [...]

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     The Ball and The Box: A Story About Growing From Grief
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    By Melissa Nunes
    In Blog
    Posted April 13, 2022

    The Ball and The Box: A Story About Growing From Grief

    I first had grief explained to me in a college mental health seminar. We were shown an image of a ball in a box. The box was labeled “life” and inside the box was a big ball bouncing around. On [...]

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     A Story Series for Kids: Joey’s First Day at the Office
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    By Derek Cowsert
    In Blog
    Posted March 9, 2022

    A Story Series for Kids: Joey’s First Day at the Office

    Paws with Sanctuary Helping caregivers talk to kids about their feelings, experiences, and mental health Paws with Sanctuary is a story series intended to help caregivers talk to the children in [...]

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     Context is Crucial: The Importance of Seeing the Whole Picture
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    By Derek Cowsert
    In Blog
    Posted January 24, 2022

    Context is Crucial: The Importance of Seeing the Whole Picture

    It seems nearly everyone I know, and I’m including myself in that group, feels stuck in a state of ennui that stretches far beyond your basic rough day or even seasonal depression. The daily [...]

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     A Story Series for Kids: Barley Bean Gets a Sister
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    By Derek Cowsert
    In Blog
    Posted December 15, 2021

    A Story Series for Kids: Barley Bean Gets a Sister

    Paws with Sanctuary Helping caregivers talk to kids about their feelings, experiences, and mental health Paws with Sanctuary is a story series intended to help caregivers talk to the children in [...]

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     Recovery is for Everyone
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    By Derek Cowsert
    In Blog
    Posted September 24, 2021

    Recovery is for Everyone

    The theme of this year’s Recovery Month – Recovery is for Everyone – is as necessary now as it has ever been. We still encounter callous ignorance when it comes to recovery. Far too [...]

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     One Life at a Time: Natalie’s Story
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    By Shareena (on behalf of Sanctuary Centers)
    In Blog
    Posted April 12, 2021

    One Life at a Time: Natalie’s Story

    Mental health is deeply personal, your challenges and issues are distinct to you. Dealing with these challenges is part of achieving mental wellness. Many people lead productive lives by [...]

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     7 Blogs To Help Your Mental Health
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    By Laney (on behalf of Sanctuary Centers)
    In Blog
    Posted March 4, 2021

    7 Blogs To Help Your Mental Health

    It’s easy to get caught up in negativity. Between the constant news cycle, world events and social media, it can seem like the world is closing in on you. But please remember: Protecting your [...]

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