- Message from Amy Clarkson
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” –Maya Angelou It has been such a privilege to serve the Hope Street community since April …
Read Article - Reflections on the New Year
Deep Breaths. In and out. I inhale hope. Exhale doubt. This year feels criminal. So many things changed. People talk of a new normal. Normalcy seems foreign to me. How …
Read Article - Empowering Action
Hi there, Let’s take a walk to your local 12-Step meeting, (or let’s be real, these days you may be opening your computer to log into a Zoom meeting.) Welcome! …
Read Article - A letter from: Robert L. Johnson, MC, MCAP, CST, LPC – National Clinical Director
Firstly, I’ll like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful opportunity to work with an extraordinary organization such as Hope Street and its sister facilities. I am also …
Read Article - THE AUTHENTIC YOU
To thine own self be true For honesty lies within In your goals In your dreams In your imperfections In your battle against shame In your beautifully human …
Read Article - Affirming Acceptance – Part 2
Welcome back, In our last post, we discussed the need for a healthy sense of love and belonging within our community. Additionally, we talked about how unhealthy attachment patterns can …
Read Article - Affirming Acceptance
Hey there, When was the last time you checked your phone for a response from a friend? I imagine you could have had one of the following responses; joy in …
Read Article - Connecting Creatively – Part 2: The Sacral Chakra
Hello there, Thank you for joining our journey of connecting in creative ways. In our last post, we discussed some of the importance of being able to connect to our …
Read Article - Superpower
Superpower By: Jessie Karmel Today it incapacitates me Impacting my life In immeasurable ways Wounding, haunting Tearing my soul apart Copious times Until I’m asphyxiating Fatigued, dejected Lost Loneliness taking …
Read Article - Connecting Creatively – Part 1
Welcome back to our journey through the Chakras and Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Today we will explore the Sacral Chakra and the Hierarchy of Security. For today’s intention, let …
Read Article - Inpatient vs. Outpatient Treatment
Deciding to seek treatment for your mental health or substance use disorder is the first step in your journey to a new and transformed life. That being said, it is …
Read Article - Seeking Safety – Part 2 – The Root Chakra
Hello there Dear Reader, Do you remember our last post? We spoke about the importance of safety. If you don’t, no worries, you can simply scroll back and read it. …
Read Article - Seeking Safety – Part 1
Hello there dear Reader, I would like to invite you on a journey with me. Please open your mind and sit with these thoughts for a moment before formulating your …
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