Living with untreated obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be challenging. Compulsions and obsessions can consume a person’s life. If left unmanaged, OCD symptoms can also lead to co-occurring conditions such as substance use disorder (SUD). It can be difficult to cope… Read More ›
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Therapeutic Journal Prompts for Early Recovery: Enhancing Self-Reflection and Emotional Growth
At Avalon Malibu, we strongly believe in the importance of journaling. We encourage our Avalon Malibu clients to journal during their early recovery. Let’s go over some of our favorite therapeutic journal prompts. Keep in mind that these may not… Read More ›
Creative Ways to Document Your Recovery Journey: Writing, Art, and More at Avalon Malibu
Many people don’t think about documenting their recovery, but they’re missing out. Documenting your recovery has many benefits and is something that we encourage our Avalon Malibu clients to do. In this blog, we’re going to go over some creative… Read More ›
Guiding Conversations With Children About Parental Mental Health: A Resource From Avalon Malibu
If you have children and are struggling with your mental health, then you understand just how complicated that situation can be. In this Avalon Malibu blog, we’re going to discuss having conversations with children about parental mental health. This can… Read More ›
The Value of Developing a Personalized Treatment Plan for Valium Addiction
It can be difficult to cope with the negative effects of Valium addiction. If left unmanaged, Valium abuse can significantly interfere with a person’s way of life. However, finding effective treatment can provide hope and relief. Not everyone with Valium… Read More ›
Healthy Coping Strategies for Sadness: Insights From Avalon Malibu’s Depression Treatment Programs
Sadness is something that all of us deal with at times. However, for some, sadness can become overwhelming and significantly impact their mental health. At Avalon Malibu, there are many different healthy coping strategies for sadness that we recommend our… Read More ›
The Benefits of Healing Your Inner Child
Did you experience trauma during childhood that’s still impacting you today? At Avalon Malibu, we strongly believe in the importance of healing your inner child. But what are the benefits of doing this and what do we recommend for our… Read More ›
What Is PTSD?
If you’re interested in learning about mental health topics, then you’ve probably heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But what is PTSD and why does it impact mental health? Let’s dive into this question and go over some of the… Read More ›
How Can Neuropsychological Testing Help Identify a Mental Illness?
Poor mental or physical health can take a toll on many aspects of a person’s life. The effects of these disorders can manifest in numerous ways. For example, if post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is left unmanaged, stress may build up,… Read More ›
Narrowing Down Your Therapist Options
Focusing on your mental health is so important and therapy can be a great way to do that. If you’re considering therapy, you may be wondering how to narrow down your therapist options. In this blog, we’ll go over some… Read More ›