The Benefits of Animal Assisted Addiction Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy offers powerful support in addiction and trauma recovery. Discover how dogs and horses help rebuild trust, emotional regulation, and confidence.
Navigating Relationships in Recovery
Recovery isn’t just about healing one individual. it’s about rebuilding trust, connection, and communication with the people we love. From setting boundaries to overcoming codependency, this guide offers practical tools for veterans and first responders working to strengthen relationships during recovery.
Trauma-Informed Fitness: Benefits of Exercise for Addiction Recovery
Exercise is a powerful tool for individuals recovering from substance abuse and PTSD, helping to regulate stress hormones, improve mood, and build resilience. However, not all fitness programs are suitable for those with trauma histories. Trauma-informed fitness creates a safe, empowering space where movement supports emotional well-being and recovery. By prioritizing safety, autonomy, and emotional regulation, trauma-informed exercise helps manage PTSD symptoms, reduce addiction cravings, and foster mental resilience.
Who’s the biggest foe: COVID or Addiction?
COVID-19 with the “Delta” variant, along with the newest variant “Omicron,” has inflicted devastation on public health around the world; disrupting all aspects of life globally. As the unknown future of this ever-mutating virus continues, a largely unmasked nation walks the line of a “new normal;” celebrating the return to near-ordinary life with children returning…
Medication Assisted Treatment For Opioid Addiction: A New Perspective
Veterans and first responders face a new battlefield at home—opioid addiction. With service members ten times more likely to abuse opioids than the general public, the crisis is severe. Warriors Heart provides specialized addiction recovery and PTSD treatment, helping warriors reclaim their lives. Through personalized detox programs and comprehensive care, we address the root of addiction beyond temporary solutions. Recovery starts with the right support.
Strength in Support: How Law Enforcement Officers Face Addiction and PTSD
Law enforcement officers face immense stress and trauma in their daily duties, making them vulnerable to PTSD and substance abuse. Warriors Heart offers specialized treatment designed for LEOs, providing a safe and understanding environment for healing and recovery.
Caring for Our Caregivers during Isolation
Frontline workers, including first responders and medical professionals, face unprecedented stress and trauma, leading to increased risks of PTSD and substance abuse. Warriors Heart provides specialized treatment and support, offering real-time connections and recovery resources tailored to their unique challenges.
Jiu-jitsu Is More Than What It Appears
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu developed from the work of two brothers named Carlos and Helio Gracie who learned the techniques from a Japanese man named Mitsuyo Maeda who migrated to Brazil around 1917. Jiu-jitsu is not what it appears. When people learn that I study Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a common response I get is, “Oh you do MMA.” They think of me as a fighter in a cage or ring. This is a narrow perception of…
STAYING AFLOAT IN A SEA OF UNCERTAINTY
As uncertainty looms, Warriors Heart remains dedicated to protecting and supporting those in need. Learn how to navigate fear, develop resilience, and find strength through self-care, reflection, and a supportive community.
June is PTSD Awareness Month
In 2010, PTSD day was established on June 27th, with June becoming PTSD awareness month in 2014. Many of our blogs and resources explore PTSD in relation to the primary victim, however, it is also important to remember that those effects ripple out into the PTSD sufferer’s network of friends, family and professional support.