Maintaining abstinence from harmful substances can be difficult while in treatment and recovery. Cravings inevitably arise. Unwanted substance exposure and emotional triggers can worsen those cravings. Daily life stressors can also contribute to substance use, including self-medicating with Adderall to… Read More ›
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Steps to Take After Receiving a Second Mental Health Diagnosis
Receiving a second mental health diagnosis can be complex. Some people feel relief when they get a diagnosis, while others are confused or unsure. At Avalon Malibu, many of our clients have multiple diagnoses, so this is something that we’re… Read More ›
Comprehensive Approaches to Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder at Avalon Malibu
At Avalon Malibu, we help clients dealing with a variety of different mental health concerns. In this blog, we’re going to discuss managing seasonal affective disorder. Let’s go over our approach at Avalon Malibu and the things that we recommend… Read More ›
Healing Anxiety With Therapy and Nutritional Guidance at Avalon Malibu
Healing anxiety is an important topic and one that we discuss at Avalon Malibu. In this blog, we’re going to go over some of the top recommendations that we share with people if their goal is healing anxiety. Feel free… Read More ›
Practicing Mindfulness Meditation to Achieve Stabilization
It can be difficult to maintain sobriety from drugs and alcohol. Fortunately, mindfulness meditation can help people remain sober. When people take care of their minds, bodies, and spirits, they can make better choices. Moreover, holistic care options such as… Read More ›
How EMDR and Holistic Therapies at Avalon Malibu Help Heal Trauma
At Avalon Malibu, there are many different things that we can do to set our clients up for success and improve their mental health situations. We do this by providing eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and holistic therapies. Let’s… Read More ›
Holistic Strategies for Suicide Prevention: Insights From Avalon Malibu
TRIGGER WARNING: This blog will mention suicide and discuss strategies for suicide prevention. If you’re currently dealing with suicidal thoughts, you can call 988 if you want immediate help. At Avalon Malibu, we understand that some topics are difficult to… Read More ›
Navigating a Schizophrenia Diagnosis: Next Steps and Support at Avalon Malibu
At Avalon Malibu, we have extensive experience working with clients who have received a schizophrenia diagnosis. It can be overwhelming to receive a new mental health diagnosis. A lot of people don’t know what the next step will be after… Read More ›
Overcoming MDMA Use With Residential Care
Ecstasy use can cause serious risks to an individual’s physical and mental health. Even while knowing the risks involved with methyl​enedioxy​methamphetamine (MDMA) use, ecstasy exposure and peer pressure can be difficult to cope with. Many individuals, especially young people, find… Read More ›
Understanding the Physical Impacts of Emotional Trauma and Holistic Approaches to Healing
Emotional trauma is something that can have both mental and physical effects. Many people think that mental and physical health aren’t connected, but that’s not the case. The mind-body connection is very important to learn about and it’s something that… Read More ›