There are so many different therapy options if you want to focus on your mental health or are in substance use recovery. Some people find that individual therapy works best for them, while group therapy is the answer for others.… Read More ›
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Navigating Early Recovery: Common Challenges and Solutions
Early recovery can be extremely difficult to navigate. Living a sober life is a big adjustment for many people and it can be challenging to know how to deal with certain situations. In this blog, we’re going to go over… Read More ›
Incorporating Movement in Recovery
Movement of some kind can be important to overall health for most people. When you are in recovery from addiction, you could find movement to be a useful coping skill. You could also find movement in recovery as an avenue… Read More ›
The Power of Mindful Breathing
At Avalon Malibu, we strongly believe in the power of mindful breathing. There are so many different ways that mindful breathing can help someone’s mental health, so let’s discuss a few of those ways. As always, feel free to reach… Read More ›
Do Functional Alcoholics Need Treatment?
There are many myths and misconceptions about alcoholism, but perhaps one of the most damaging and dangerous is that there’s such a thing as functional alcoholics. While there are individuals struggling with alcohol abuse who manage to live their lives… Read More ›
The Benefits of Having a Staff That Understands
There are so many important things to consider when you’re looking for mental health and/or substance use treatment. One of the most important things to take into account is what the staff is like at a potential treatment facility. The… Read More ›
What Are Psychological Tensions?
Learning about various mental health topics is important, especially if you’ve been struggling lately. In this blog, we’re going to discuss what psychological tensions are and the ways that they could be impacting you. As always, we’re here to answer… Read More ›
Managing Triggers on Bad Days in Recovery
When you are in recovery from addiction, it is vital that you have an understanding of your triggers. Learning how to cope with triggers can feel challenging on a good day, let alone a difficult one. Ultimately, one goal for… Read More ›
Coping With Triggers at The Cottage House
At Avalon Malibu, we have a variety of different treatment options at our facility. We understand that everyone’s recovery journey is unique, so we provide multiple different options that individuals can use to ensure they’re on the right treatment path… Read More ›
Releasing Tension and Discomfort Through Acupuncture
Many of us feel stress and tension as we go through our daily lives. This can become even more true for individuals who are in recovery, as it can be a very stressful process. While there are many different ways… Read More ›