Having structure early in recovery can be helpful to ensure you are doing what you need to do to reach your goals, make it to appointments, and create safety in new ways of living. It is easy to miss appointments,… Read More ›
Category: Recovery
How to Release Uncomfortable Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts can cause high amounts of distress, especially if individuals struggle with mental illness of any sort. Intrusive thoughts can feel all-consuming and seem like they are true. Learning to see intrusive thoughts for what they are and release… Read More ›
The Importance of Community Support in Substance Use Recovery
It can be scary to seek support in times of hardship as it may not feel safe to ask for help. Perhaps you find it uncomfortable to be vulnerable, admit you are struggling, or trust others to support you. While… Read More ›
Showing up for Your Recovery When It Feels Hard
Recovery from substance use disorder and mental illness can feel both exciting and scary. Healing requires you to push yourself out of your comfort zone. It is important to remember that healing is not linear, and there will be moments… Read More ›
Trusting Your Internal Compass
Self-trust can feel like learning a foreign language, especially if you have spent most of your life searching for answers through external validation, comparison, and doing what you “should” do. Perhaps you have never even asked yourself the question, “What… Read More ›
The Power of Fear in Addiction & Recovery
Fear is a powerful emotion that can significantly impact the type of decisions you make. If you are thinking about getting treatment, you may be struggling with your fears about the future. Learning to think about your fears differently can… Read More ›
How to Overcome Perfectionism
If you struggle with perfectionism, you may also experience high levels of anxiety from trying to reach the unattainable standards perfectionism calls for. The funny thing about perfectionism is that even after you do everything to appease the voice of… Read More ›
Navigating Romance in Recovery
Being in active substance use recovery can make it challenging to navigate romantic relationships since you must dedicate enough time to your recovery. This perhaps leaves less room for connecting with individuals outside of your treatment program. You may be… Read More ›
8 Types of Therapy Without All the Talking
Therapy does not always involve talking. There are non-verbal therapies you can choose in your mental health or addiction recovery program. This article will describe eight alternative methods available at Avalon Malibu to offer something unique to your recovery experience.… Read More ›
5 Differences Between Talking to a Friend vs a Therapist
You believe that talking to a friend is just as good or better than seeing a therapist, but is this true? A friend’s ear is valuable in some situations but inappropriate in others. Therapists have strengths in certain areas, so… Read More ›
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