Introducing Hero: A New Therapy Dog at JOHN Veterans and First Responders Program
When Matt VanLiere became Executive Director of the JOHN Veterans and First Responders program at Sanford Behavioral Health, he knew there was one thing missing. As a former police officer and person in recovery, Matt understands the unique needs of those who have served. He has seen what the specialized programming at JOHN can do […]
Connecting Communities to Mental Health Care: 4 Questions with Jacob Passerman
In the behavioral health field, the word “sales” can make people uncomfortable. It sounds transactional in a field built on compassion and trust. But the reality is this: If people do not know we exist, they cannot access the care that could change or save their lives. At Sanford Behavioral Health, we are unapologetic about […]
New Traditions: Holidays in Treatment
I spoke with my colleague, Matt VanLiere, in preparation for this article. I wanted his take on the positives of being in treatment during the holiday season. At Sanford Behavioral Health, we have heard all the excuses for putting off treatment till the new year, from “I can’t miss the kids’ pageant” to “Who will […]
Halloween Aftermath: 5 Ways Parents Can Promote a Healthy Relationship with Food
When Halloween falls on a Friday, it seems like the long weekend is even more laden with cookies, cupcakes, and candy. How you approach sweet or salty treats on holidays and every day can promote a healthy relationship with food. How you respond to the onslaught of what society deems “bad foods” can also miss […]
Is Laughter the Best Medicine for Mental Health?
The first time I went to an AA meeting, I was surprised by the laughter. I expected the stories of loss, even tears, but the laughter seemed to wash over the room and clean the air. Similarly, at Sanford Behavioral Health, you often hear the sound of laughter as Sanford clients begin to feel better […]
Eating Disorder Residential – 4 Reasons It Might Be Right for You
The purpose of eating disorder residential treatment is to provide structure, safety, and accountability with 24/7 nursing and clinical support. This high level of care helps reduce the harmful effects of eating disorders quickly and effectively, while setting the foundation for lasting recovery. At Sanford Comprehensive Treatment for Eating Disorders (Sanford CTED), we recognize that […]
Back to School Eating Disorder Recovery Guide
Congratulations, you made it through the summer with all its triggers, temptations, and downtime with family and friends. In our article, How Can I Manage My Eating Disorder During Summer Break, we offered eight tips to get you through the transition to home life from college. Going back to college while in recovery from an […]
How Can I Manage My Eating Disorder During Summer Break? 8 Tips
The Memorial Day long weekend portends the coming of summer. Summer is billed as the time for fun in the sun, a well-needed break from college, and an opportunity to spend time with family and friends hiking, boating, picnicking, and vacationing. However, downtime, loss of schedule, family gatherings, and a stretch of empty days lying […]
Announcing Therapy Dogs of Sanford!
Sanford Behavioral Health is launching a new Instagram account called @therapydogsofsanford. Jacqueline Campbell (Jacq), a licensed vet tech with a certification in animal-assisted therapy, spearheads the account. Jacq is also the daughter of Sanford Founders Rae and David Green. She is familiar with the beneficial experience of communicating with Apollonia (Apol) and Lola, Sanford’s working […]
Sanford Founder Rae Green On Our Most-Read Articles of 2024
12 Days of Hope Series #5 Every year at this time, we look back at our best articles and discuss why people want to read what we have written. “Best” means most website clicks and social media shares, and a couple of these articles (with regular updates) have been going strong for years. Looking at […]
