Do I Really Matter?
Here at Willow, we have been talking openly about mental health. Mental health can be a complex conversation. The question "do I really matter" must be addressed, especially if we long to plant our...
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Author: Natalie Bellantuono
How Are You REALLY Doing?
As much as we wish we were invincible, we humans have an internal engine—a soul—that, if driven too far for too long, will burn out and stop functioning. And so we ought to figure out how to read...
Living With Depression and Hope: Sav’s Story.
When you’re eleven years old and start feeling numb, you don’t really have the language to explain how you’re feeling. That was me. Something changed when I turned eleven and I found myself with...
Addiction and Co-Dependency: A Story of Recovery.
I’m often the oldest in the room at RECOVER gatherings. I will be 70 this month, I’m a boomer, and have spent many years growing up in a household affected by addiction and co-dependency. As...
What is RECOVER, and Who is it For?
RECOVER is a Christ-centered 12-step program that believes Jesus is our Higher Power which is the one thing that differentiates us from a traditional 12-step program or AA. Learn more about this...
How To Stop A Panic Attack
If you’ve experienced a panic attack, whether you’ve had one or many, you know that it’s helpful to have good techniques to stop a panic attack. We cover six simple and effective tools proven to...
How to Find a Counselor & What to Expect
Most of us would benefit from talking with a licensed therapist, counselor, or social worker. Therapy can be an essential part of self-care, and a professional counselor will assist in keeping you...
Loving An Addict: Identifying Substance Abuse and How To Help.
feelings. It's natural to think, “I love this person and want them to get help," while at the same time thinking, “but they are causing destruction to themselves and our relationship". While we...
What Does God Think About Mental Health?
"As a Christian, is it ok for me to go to therapy?" It used to be a common posture that only "crazy people" or "really broken people" went to see a counselor or therapist (unfortunately, this stigma...