The Mental Health Benefits Of Knitting A hobby like knitting or crocheting can provide many benefits beyond crafting a scarf or blanket. Some have likened the practice to meditation, where you focus and stay in the moment. It’s portable, too — have a crochet hook or...
Colorado Human Trafficking Statistics Colorado may not have the worst numbers or rates for slavery or human trafficking, but it’s not insignificant. It is aware of the problem and also has a program in place to help address it. Since 2010, U.S. presidents of both...
The Importance Of Gratitude In Recovery For Thanksgiving, we gather to give thanks for family, health, friends, and more. It can be so much more than a few heartfelt words uttered around the table, however. An attitude of gratitude has numerous benefits. Some of those...
Lesson Plan for Back to School: Keeping Things Safe and Keeping Things Sane Some children in the United States are back in the classroom, while others are still getting ready for the new school year. The Mountain region (which includes Colorado) tends to see students...
How Exercise Can Help With Addiction Treatment For people in recovery from substance use disorders, many say that the process becomes a little easier when they embark in physical activity and find a sense of community. A group like the Phoenix offers just that. It’s...
How Alcohol Impacts Your Eyesight Summertime gets sunny, and many of us resort to protecting our skin from the sun with a hat or sunscreen, or by staying in the shade. We also are urged to protect our eyes from damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It’s a good idea...
