Sometimes we feel more than what we let out into the world, and writing therapy gives us an opportunity to explore it through pen and paper. Even on a more personal level, writing can help alleviate a lot of stress… Read More ›
Category: Alternative Treatment
5 Benefits of Acupuncture For Those in Addiction Recovery
Holistic treatment modalities have shown time and time again to be effective alongside more traditional addiction recovery practices like therapy and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Yoga, meditation, chiropractic services and acupuncture are all forms of holistic treatment because they’re non-invasive –… Read More ›
6 Types of Massage Therapy That’ll Help You Find Balance
Whether you’re struggling with chronic pain or you just have a lot of stress and anxiety as you navigate this journey to recovery, massage therapy can be extremely beneficial for you – in more ways than one. The American Massage… Read More ›
Writing Therapy: Reflection and Self-Awareness for Healing
We all experience pain, sadness, guilt, resentment and other challenging feelings, and sometimes we push down those thoughts with substances because of the promise to relieve some of the discomfort. We’re scared to feel what’s been affecting us so deeply,… Read More ›
Alternative Therapies: Holistic Methods of Healing
Holistic approaches to addiction recovery have become used more than ever in addiction recovery because researchers have found just how powerful these practices can be in restoring the mind, body and spirit. Addiction takes us away from the present moment… Read More ›
Try This Type of Holistic Practice if You Have PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs when someone has witnessed a traumatic event – and the symptoms can be debilitating. Many people with PTSD experience nightmares, flashbacks, paranoia, anxiety, depression and more, with many people who also abuse substances in an… Read More ›
Occupational Therapy: Ergonomics and Pain Management
According to a study published by the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH), around 25.3 million Americans experience some form of pain each and every day. This pain can range from brief to long-lasting, and once it’s started, it’s hard… Read More ›
3 Benefits Those in Recovery Can Gain from Art Therapy
Thomas Merton, a monk, writer, theologian, mystic, poet, social activist and scholar once stated, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” For centuries, people have used art as a way of communicating thoughts, ideas, and… Read More ›
The Most Common Fears of Acupuncture, Debunked
If you were to be told, right now, that you’re about to enter an acupuncture session, what would you envision? For many Americans, acupuncture seems like a terrifyingly painful experience. A popular practice in the Eastern world, the Western world… Read More ›
Your Ultimate Guide to Psychodrama (With Techniques You’ve Likely Never Heard of Before)
For decades, psychologists, researchers, and community leaders alike have worked diligently to identify unique modalities for treating addiction, mental health disorders, pain management and more. The psychological issues we face walking into addiction recovery isn’t an isolated event – for… Read More ›