Once addiction treatment has been completed, it does not necessarily mean an individual has been cured. Addiction is a lifelong condition. It can be tough for some individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) to stay on track during recovery. Social… Read More ›
Category: Addiction
What Are the Best Apps for Stress Management?
Stress management is an essential topic, but it’s one that’s not often discussed. At Avalon Malibu, we encourage our clients to find ways to reduce stress and improve their mental health. In this blog, we’re going to go over some… Read More ›
Why Is Setting Boundaries Essential During Treatment and Recovery?
There are many different things that you can do to set yourself up for success during treatment and recovery. One of the most essential things is setting boundaries. In this blog, we’ll go over some of the reasons why it’s… Read More ›
Understanding and Managing Your Triggers
If you’re new to recovery, then you might be wondering about understanding and managing your triggers. In this blog, we’re going to go over this topic and discuss some of the things you need to know. This blog is certainly… Read More ›
The Value of Participating in Psychodrama for Overcoming Trauma
Trauma can come in many different forms and impact people of any age, race, gender, or ethnic background. Unfortunately, traumatic stress can have lasting effects on a person’s nervous system, and persistent symptoms can undermine mental health. There is no… Read More ›
How Can You Cope With Bipolar Disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging. At Avalon Malibu, some of our clients have a bipolar diagnosis and we have years of experience providing treatment for this diagnosis. In this blog, we’re going to go over some of the… Read More ›
Signs You Need Less Screen Time
Screen time is a daily reality for many people. Unfortunately, many of us spend too much time on screens and this can significantly impact our mental health (something we think a lot about at Avalon Malibu). Understanding this is important,… Read More ›
Quick Ways to Mentally Refresh
Is your mental health in need of a refresh? So many of us don’t know ways that we can easily mentally refresh. However, this can be an extremely beneficial tool. In this blog, we’re going to go over some of… Read More ›
Understanding the Different Types of Trauma Disorders
Anyone of any age, race, or gender may experience trauma at some point in their life. Trauma comes in many different forms. However, unaddressed trauma can cause ongoing mental and physical symptoms. Often, trauma-related symptoms resolve within a few months.… Read More ›
What Are the Signs Your Mental Health Might Be Suffering?
Many people are dealing with mental health struggles but don’t necessarily realize it. It can be difficult to assess your mental health. Let’s go over some of the top signs your mental health might be suffering. As always, don’t hesitate… Read More ›