es an individual’s entire life: mind, body and spirit. And one should not dismiss the very real impact that trauma — such as physical or sexual abuse, neglect, profound loss, natural disaster or war — can have on the individual and their loved ones. Recovery can be achieved through various pathways, such as profes- sional healthcare, counseling, medications, as well as support from families, schools and communities, whether faith-based or secular, pro- fessional or peer. While we can list these various pathways, it is impor- tant to emphasize the supportive role that interpersonal relationships play. Many people come to my office saying they want to “do it on my own,” and I point out to them the empirical and anecdotal evidence that indicates conclusively the importance of reaching out for support and assis- tance. Knowing that someone else believes in you can go a long way. Supportive relationships can also prevent an individual’s addiction or mental health behaviors from wors- ening. But there’s no guarantee; if a loved one appears to be going down- hill, those in supportive relationships do not have to go down with them. I’ve heard some say it’s like watching a train wreck, and while you might not be able to stop an actual train wreck, you can be available to assist with the cleanup. Jewish Family Service is here to not only assist with the cleanup, but also to help the conductor avoid having to pull the emergency brake. We do that with outpatient counseling for individuals suffering through addic- tion and/or mental illness, as well as their families. If you or a loved one could use some help, you can contact the Jewish Family Service Resource Center at (248) 592-2313 or resourcecenter@ jfsdetroit.org. * Maureen Lyn Bernard, LMSW, is a clinical therapist at Jewish Family Service and a certi- fied addictions counselor. Wishing our patients, friends and familes a healthy, sweet New Year! L'Shanah Tovah LAKES URGENT CARE WEST BLOOMFIELD Lakes Medical Center Building 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1010 West Bloomfi eld, MI 48323 LAKES URGENT CARE LIVONIA Mendelson Medical Building 36622 Five Mile Rd. Livonia, MI 48154-1900 (On Haggerty Road just south of Pontiac Trail) (across from St. Mary Mercy Livonia Hospital) 248-926-9111 734-853-6510 www.lakesurgentcare.com 20085560 September 29 • 2016 119