Like music, art is very subjective, making it unique to each individual. Experiencing art is personal, and different pieces or styles of art elicit different responses, depending on the person. The practices of tapping into creativity and connecting to emotions… Read More ›
Category: Alternative Treatment
Music Therapy in Recovery
Music is defined as stringing notes together to create a melody. Like all forms of art, it is up to the listener to decipher its meaning. A piece of music can mean the world to one person, while someone else… Read More ›
Overcoming Fears of Acupuncture for Healing
Acupuncture is an extremely common practice across the world and it offers several healing benefits. For many Americans, however, acupuncture seems like a terrifyingly painful experience. Acupuncture and other holistic practices are more mainstream in Eastern countries, like China. The… Read More ›
Tuning Into the Present Moment: Using Yoga to Get You There
One of the most crucial areas of addiction recovery is learning to practice presence and mindfulness. Addiction has a way of stealing attention from the beautiful pieces that make up a life. Consequently, it’s common to get caught up in… Read More ›
The Benefits of Combining Traditional and Holistic Treatment Approaches
Human beings are made up of a complex inter-webbing of thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. When addiction is involved, all of these factors affect your experience. Addiction arises out of a combination of circumstances, including stress, mental health, genetics, trauma,… Read More ›
Why Co-Occurring Disorders Need More AcknowledgementÂ
Co-occurring disorders, or dual diagnoses, take place when an individual is diagnosed with both a mental illness and a substance use disorder (SUD). Millions of people across the U.S. have co-occurring disorders. If you are struggling with this, know that… Read More ›
Applying Psychodrama to Mental Illness Recovery
With mental illness, it’s often incredibly difficult to describe your experience. Finding the right words to describe the pain, loneliness, frustration, guilt, or joy that you feel can seem impossible. However, unique approaches to mental illness and addiction recovery that… Read More ›
Thai Massage and Addiction Recovery
Massage therapy has been used for centuries to help treat a number of health conditions and to improve wellness, including for those pursuing addiction recovery. Massage therapy can become an excellent addition to addiction recovery, as the mind, body and… Read More ›
Acupuncture Myths
If someone were to tell you that you’d be able to get acupuncture right now, how would you feel? Would you be excited, or nervous? For many Americans, acupuncture seems like a terrifyingly painful experience – just the thought of… Read More ›
Holistic Massage Therapy
When it comes to addiction recovery, there are many methods of healing that can be pursued. For many people, holistic massage therapy provides a safe space for healing and restoration. Holistic massage therapy at Avalon Malibu is tailored to each… Read More ›
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