You may be feeling hesitant to open up to your family about your addiction treatment. Although this feeling is common, it is important for you to open up about addiction treatment to your loved ones. Doing so may provide you… Read More ›
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Reflection Prompts for Encouraging Recovery
Encouraging recovery is essential if you’ve struggled with addiction in the past. At Avalon Malibu, there are so many ways that we support our clients and make sure that they have everything they need to succeed in recovery. In this… Read More ›
Discussing Mental Health Treatment Barriers
At Avalon Malibu, we recognize that there are many different mental health treatment barriers that exist in the United States. We’re actively trying to reduce those barriers so that more people have access to our Avalon Malibu treatment and the… Read More ›
Should You Join a Support Group?
If you’re wondering whether or not you should join a support group, then you’ve come to the right place. At Avalon Malibu, we strongly encourage our clients to consider if a support group could be the right option for them.… Read More ›
The Dangers of Comparison in Recovery and How to Shift Your Focus
It is only natural for people to compare their progress with others in recovery. However, comparison in recovery can be harmful to one’s mental health. Comparing oneself can be especially damaging in recovery as it can stall one’s progress and… Read More ›
Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Recovery
Asking yourself questions is a great way to learn more about your individual journey and motivations. This becomes especially true when people are in recovery. In this blog, we’re going to go over some questions to ask yourself if you’re… Read More ›
Discussing and Understanding Postpartum Depression
Understanding postpartum depression can be complicated. In this blog, we’re going to dive into this topic further and go over some of the most important things to know about postpartum depression. At Avalon Malibu, we have years of experience treating… Read More ›
What Is Bipolar Mania?
Bipolar mania is something that people with bipolar disorder experience. In this blog, we’re going to go over more information about what bipolar mania is, as well as some of the top things you should know about it. As always,… Read More ›
Understanding Genetics and Mental Illnesses
Flipping through the new patient paperwork can feel exhausting. One of the most common questions a medical health professional may ask is, “Has anyone in your family ever been diagnosed with a mental health condition?”. Knowing there is a strong… Read More ›
The Power of Music in Treatment
When it comes to mental health and substance use treatment, there are so many different options. At Avalon Malibu, we love incorporating different options so that our clients get the best results possible. Using music in treatment can be extremely… Read More ›