Therapy can help you learn about yourself and discover your character and what motivates you as an individual. If you crave a deeper relationship with yourself, therapy can anchor you into self-discovery, self-empowerment, and self-trust. For it to work, you… Read More ›
Category: Therapy
Ways of Releasing Trauma From the Body
Trauma has a way of affecting us in not just an emotional sense but also our physical bodies. Because of its effects on the brain, our mental and physical functioning will change due to trauma. Although trauma can alter our… Read More ›
Using Self-Hypnosis in Recovery
You don’t have to rely on seeing your therapist experience the benefits of hypnosis. By practicing self-hypnosis, you can improve your behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs about yourself and your success in recovery. Learning how to use self-hypnosis as a tool… Read More ›
How Psychodrama Helps People in Recovery
To better understand the concept of psychodrama, let’s start by breaking down the word itself. The word “psycho” derives from the Greek psyche, which means heart, mind, soul, and spirit, while “drama”, which is also derived from Greek, refers to… Read More ›
Overcoming Childhood Trauma in Addiction Recovery
When someone goes through a traumatic event, no two people will experience it in the same way. Their coping mechanisms will likely vary because they’re trying to do whatever it takes to move forward from being utterly shocked and terrified.… Read More ›
Yoga for Any Age
“I’m too old for yoga.” “I could never bend that way.” “I won’t fit on a yoga mat.” These common fears often hold people back from practicing yoga – but the truth is that yoga can be for practically anyone.… Read More ›
Your Ultimate Guide to Occupational Therapy and Ergonomics
Every day in the United States, millions of Americans are battling some form of pain. This pain can range from brief to long-lasting. Whether it’s acute or chronic, pain can feel incredibly difficult to manage. Prescription medications can sometimes help… Read More ›
Abusing Substances to Avoid Stress: The Path to Addiction
Stress is uncomfortable and it’s often hard to deal with if we’re not aware of healthy coping strategies. For many in addiction recovery, stress is something that sparked substance abuse, to begin with. Therefore, if proper stress management is lacking,… Read More ›
Everything You Need to Know About Psychodrama
For decades, healthcare professionals have explored different ways to help treat things like mental illness and addiction. Unfortunately, these struggles often co-occur. For example, a person that is battling with substance use disorder (SUD) may also suffer from depression. Addiction… Read More ›
Bipolar Disorder
Unfortunately, education on mental illness is greatly lacking in today’s society. As a result, the issue doesn’t receive enough support. Scenes of people acting out or breaking the law due to mental illness often perpetuate stigmas. People who don’t know… Read More ›