If you struggle with negative or unwanted thoughts, you’re not alone. There are so many people who are in a similar situation. In fact, it’s something that we work with many of our clients on at Avalon Malibu. If you’re… Read More ›
Category: Addiction
Discussing the Impacts of Creativity on Mental Well-Being
At Avalon Malibu, we believe in the importance of comprehensive treatment plans that take the whole individual into account. In this blog, we’re going to be discussing the impacts of creativity on mental health. We love recommending creative practices to… Read More ›
Therapy and Confidentiality
At Avalon Malibu, we provide therapy and strongly believe in its importance. Focusing on your mental health is essential and there are many different topics that can accompany discussing therapy. At Avalon Malibu, we love speaking with our clients about… Read More ›
The Benefits of Aquatic Exercise for Panic Disorders
It can be difficult to manage the effects of anxiety. Symptoms, which can include a pounding heart, shortness of breath, chest pain, and dizziness, can become uncomfortable. What’s more, if anxiety is left unmanaged, a person may begin to have… Read More ›
4 Mental Health Affirmations
At Avalon Malibu, we believe in the importance of using comprehensive tools to ensure that our clients have a wide variety of types of support. One thing that we recommend to our Avalon Malibu clients is mental health affirmations. By… Read More ›
Finding Your Identity in Recovery
Prolonged addiction can change you as a person. Perhaps your past addictive behaviors destroyed relationships with loved ones, distracted you from your hobbies, and hampered your performance in the workplace. Once treatment is completed and you transition into long-term recovery,… Read More ›
The Role of Healing Your Inner Child in Addiction Recovery
Childhood trauma can cause lasting damage. Many survivors of childhood trauma carry deep feelings of shame, guilt, and low self-esteem. Unfortunately, it is also common for those with a history of childhood trauma to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol. If… Read More ›
Discussing the Effects of Caffeine on Mental Health
Caffeine is a staple in many people’s daily routines, found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and even certain medications. While it is widely consumed for its stimulating effects, not everyone is aware of the effects of caffeine on mental health. … Read More ›
Your Mental Health Rights
Going into treatment for mental health issues can be an overwhelming experience, especially if it’s your first time. It’s easy to feel like you have no control. Fortunately, there are laws in place to ensure that you are the one… Read More ›
The Impact of Meditation and Learning How to Ground Yourself
Maybe you are stressed out from trying to balance education, work, and relationships. It is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by all that life requires. Many people struggle to juggle life’s most important responsibilities. Fortunately, meditative practices can provide you… Read More ›