Control is something that so many of us struggle with on a daily basis, and it makes sense – the tragic and upsetting events of our lives can sometimes feel so out of grasp, that we’ll hold onto anything to… Read More ›
Category: Treatment
Utilizing Music to Help Heal Pain From the Past
Emotions run deep, yet our society doesn’t always place much emphasis on talking about them. From a young age, we’re told to “suck it up” to “keep our chin up” and to otherwise keep everything tucked away so that everything… Read More ›
Building Healthy Alumni Connections in Recovery: Why It’s Important
Everyone in recovery can benefit from having people in their recovery network to learn and grow from; just as a student may speak with a graduated alumni from a college program to receive tips and tricks for succeeded in school,… Read More ›
Harnessing Gratitude in Recovery: Your Ultimate Guide
Earlier this year, website Happier Human, which posts articles related to happiness, health and overall wellbeing, explained that gratitude is a sense of feeling happy – which stems from appreciation. When we’re feeling more grateful, we’re likely to be in… Read More ›
Your Ultimate Guide to Massage for Addiction Recovery
Massage is something that most Americans seek out on a weekly basis – stress, anxiety, and feelings of overwhelm have the potential to hold us back in our daily lives, but massage opens up the realm for relaxation and breathing.… Read More ›
Why Motivational Enhancement Therapy is So Successful
Motivational enhancement therapy (MET) is a therapy approach that helps people who are feeling ambivalent about moving forward in treatment find some solidarity and explore their options. This approach is generally for people who aren’t quite sure of the benefits… Read More ›
How Soft Music Relaxes a Chaotic Mind: Tools for Healing
Music is an incredibly powerful force that can have a direct influence on our mindset, depending on what we’re listening to. If we’re feeling irritable, for example, harsh beats can elevate that feeling – and, conversely, listening to calming music… Read More ›
The Harms of Treating Solely an Addiction When Mental Illness is Involved
Most people view addiction as the sole problem a person experiences, because the harmful consequences of substance abuse seem to be the most visible and direct. However, there’s much more than goes on beneath the surface; in many instances, those… Read More ›
Crucial Components of Aftercare Planning: Your Ultimate Guide
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that addiction is a complex brain disease – and not one single form of treatment can work for everyone. Even after formal treatment has been completed, aftercare is crucial to ensuring a… Read More ›
Mind, Body and Spirit: The Three Components of Healing
Our lives are entirely complex, filled with thousands of thoughts, feelings, moments and more. All of these impact us not only on a daily basis, but also in the long-run – in the grand scheme of our lives. True health… Read More ›