Tri-State Recovery LLC IN

03/09/2026

Day to day life can cause us to feel overwhelmed. Focus on what is in your control and develop solutions and tools to navigate what you can.

03/08/2026

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month

Self-harm is not attention seeking.
It’s not a failure of willpower.
It’s a coping strategy.

It is often a nervous system trying to regulate something that feels unbearable.

For some people, having alternatives can help when the urge spikes, not as a “fix”, and not as a demand to stop, but as additional options in moments of overwhelm.

When the urge feels intense, some people find these options helpful:

• Press something cold against your skin (ice cubes, cold packs)
• Draw on your skin with a marker instead of injuring
• Splash cold water on your face or neck
• Write about what the urge is trying to say
• Use strong sensory input (music, movement, a shower)
• Hold or squeeze something firm
• Place a bandage on the area you want to hurt
• Cry, if that’s what your body needs
• Create something (paint, draw, colour)
• Reach out to someone safe

These won’t work for everyone.
And if they don’t work for you, that doesn’t mean you’ve failed.

Awareness means reducing shame.
It means responding with curiosity instead of control.
It means building safety around people, not policing their coping.

Self-Harm Awareness Month from Rae Sabine

Email: creatingwellbeingmelbourne@gmail.com

03/07/2026

Trauma can impact us in so many ways. If you notice some of these tendency it may be a sign to start healing.

03/06/2026

Most barriers we encounter are small that we make big because we don't take a moment to regulate and problem solve.

03/02/2026

Happy Monday! Coming off the weekend can be challenging. Take some time to readjust your mindset. Changing our perspective can lead to a more productive and enjoyable day.

02/26/2026

When we are aware of these mental habits, we can call out the brain.

02/24/2026

Boundaries are a must! They protect ourselves and others. Unsure how to set a boundary. Start small by saying no to extra responsibilities such as taking on an additional shift.

02/24/2026

WHEN SOMETHING CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

Not everything needs a response.
Some things need responsibility.

1. Name the issue
• What happened?
• Who was affected?
Be specific. Avoid assumptions.

2. Check safety
• Is anyone unsafe right now?
If yes: prioritise protection and support.
If no: continue.

3. Know your role
• What is actually yours to address?
• What isn’t?
Accountability depends on role, not volume.

4. Centre impact
• Listen to those affected.
• What outcomes are being asked for?
Accountability is about impact, not intent.

5. Avoid performative action
Ask:
• Will this reduce harm?
• Will it matter beyond this moment?
If not, pause.

6. Use what already exists
• Are there policies, processes, or groups to work with?
• Don’t act alone if you don’t have to.

7. Act and follow through
• Choose proportionate action.
• Communicate clearly.
• Stay engaged.
Pursue repair where possible, accept limits if not

8. Reflect
• What changed?
• What needs to change next?
Learning is part of accountability.

When Something Calls For Accountability from Rae Sabine

Email: creatingwellbeingmelbourne@gmail.com

02/21/2026

02/15/2026

Making friends as an adult can feel like a baffling obstacle course. Why was it so much easier to connect as kids? To help you find well-rounded and fulfilling friendships, psychologist Marisa Franco discusses science-backed tips on how to make (and keep) friends, like the optimism-inducing "accepta...

02/14/2026

Self-Love Rainbow

02/14/2026

Acknowledging that whatever you are going through is just in the moment. It has the ability to change at anytime. Acceptance is key.