Young adults who are enrolled at blueFire PulsaR are now able to take a college course during their treatment and use their 529 funds to help pay for the program. blueFire PulsaR has partnered with Western CO University’s Center for Learning and Innovation program which allows students this great opportunity. “The Center for Learning and …
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How the Hero’s Journey Can Help Improve Mental Health in Young Adults As a parent, it’s natural to want to protect your children from harm. But sometimes, in our efforts to do so, we can inadvertently make things worse. Case in point: the pressure that many parents put on their young adults to succeed. While …
BlueFire’s young adult PulsaR group answered the call to adventure together, facing river rapids and steep trail climbs in search of deeper growth and connection.We spent four days soaking in the serenity of nature and rising to its extreme challenges — experiences that allow room for inner work and reflect what young adults are working …
In today’s society, we have become so obsessed with beauty and staying young that we have resorted to Botox and plastic surgery despite dangerous complications they are known to cause on our health. But this is not really a surprise, and instead a result of the romanticization of youth portrayed by the TV and media …
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The early stages of adulthood can have a variety of changes as young adults transition from adolescence into adults. They are seen as grown up and many of them leave home for the first time. And while these changes can be exciting for some, for other young adults they can be challenging. The new responsibilities …
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Transitioning from childhood to adulthood can be an exciting time for some young adults that feels full of possibilities. They can make their own schedule and set their own rules. But many young adults may find themselves feeling conflicted about the autonomy they are given in young adulthood. As a teen, they may have pushed …
Substance use is not a new topic for young adults. The rate of substance abuse (both drugs and alcohol) among college students has risen steadily in recent years. A recent study found that 37% of college students have used an illegal drug and/or abused alcohol on a regular basis. While there is not a direct …
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Have you ever felt like you’re just going through your day on autopilot? You move through your tasks and responsibilities without really thinking about what you’re doing or truly engaging. It might feel like muscle memory takes over and your mind can just wander. Being stuck in a rut or stagnant routine can lead to …
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Research has long reported the strong connection between mental illness and substance abuse, and one of the most common of these links comes from depression. This link is so strong that experts claim that those diagnosed with a mental health issue at some point in their life consume 69% of the nation’s alcohol at 84% …
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Hit snooze on your alarm a few times. Roll out of bed and rush through getting ready for the day. Grab a breakfast bar and coffee to go. Rush around and try to find everything you need for your day. Does this sound like your morning? If this sounds familiar, you may be stuck in …