Relive Your Past with Music
Think about the first album or singles you ever purchased. Listen to those recordings and think about what was going on in your life at the time. Do you still enjoy this music? How have your musical preferences changed over time?
How Belly Dancing Supports My Recovery
Today, it is recognized as a culturally rich art form and feminist expression. What began as women in community has come full circle as classes and performances worldwide center this same feminine energy.
National Poetry Month: the Wonder of words
As a born perfectionist, poetry was especially healing because there is no “right way” to do it. You don’t have to rhyme or follow the rules of grammar, you just need words.
The Messiness of Being Human: A Love Letter to Podcasts
I grew up in a house where the tv was on 24/7, but it didn’t seem like my parents were really getting anything out of it – it was just on with the same constant rotation…
Navigating the Workplace as an Autistic Adult
I spent the first decade of my career "well-masked." That means I learned to hide my autistic traits, suppressing behaviors and reactions that felt natural to me but might seem "off" to others.
A Quick word about active listening
While it can be a valuable tool for someone that needs a little help in remembering how to listen, it can also feel intimidating and challenging, both for the speaker and the listener…
PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT: Katherine Fuguet
Katherine has been a valued provider with At The Roots for more than a year, but her connection to us goes back even further…
PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT: Karsten Ness
Karsten has been a Peer Mentor with At The Roots for a short time, but his laid-back energy and ability to roll with the punches immediately made him a natural fit…
How My Friendships Have Impacted My Mental Health
as someone who lives with mental health challenges, good friends are like a cheat code in the game of life…
Surviving the Season: Managing Grief During the Holidays
Grief doesn’t go away; it becomes part of you. But there are ways to navigate it, especially during such an emotionally charged time…