The impact of grief on mental health is something that’s not often talked about. Grief is something that most of us will deal with and it can be an incredibly complex subject. At Avalon Malibu, we love spreading awareness about… Read More ›
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Facing Phobias With Didactic Group Therapy
An overwhelming fear of a specific object or situation can disrupt a person’s lifestyle. These types of fears are called phobias. Phobias can make it hard for people to manage life’s biggest priorities. Facing phobias without receiving treatment can be… Read More ›
Reframing Your Thoughts
If you struggle with negative or unwanted thoughts, you’re not alone. There are so many people who are in a similar situation. In fact, it’s something that we work with many of our clients on at Avalon Malibu. If you’re… Read More ›
Discussing the Impacts of Creativity on Mental Well-Being
At Avalon Malibu, we believe in the importance of comprehensive treatment plans that take the whole individual into account. In this blog, we’re going to be discussing the impacts of creativity on mental health. We love recommending creative practices to… Read More ›
Therapy and Confidentiality
At Avalon Malibu, we provide therapy and strongly believe in its importance. Focusing on your mental health is essential and there are many different topics that can accompany discussing therapy. At Avalon Malibu, we love speaking with our clients about… Read More ›
The Benefits of Aquatic Exercise for Panic Disorders
It can be difficult to manage the effects of anxiety. Symptoms, which can include a pounding heart, shortness of breath, chest pain, and dizziness, can become uncomfortable. What’s more, if anxiety is left unmanaged, a person may begin to have… Read More ›
4 Mental Health Affirmations
At Avalon Malibu, we believe in the importance of using comprehensive tools to ensure that our clients have a wide variety of types of support. One thing that we recommend to our Avalon Malibu clients is mental health affirmations. By… Read More ›
Inner Child Exercises for Better Mental Health
Each person has an “inner child” that stays with them into adulthood. This inner child is a psychological concept where a part of each person remembers childhood experiences, thoughts, and feelings, including both their positive impact and potentially negative or… Read More ›
4 Ways to Reduce Mental Health Stigma
Pervasive mental health stigma can be a major barrier to effective treatment, and many may feel a great deal of unnecessary stress, anxiety, or depression when faced with their own mental health needs. For some, mental health stigmas can even… Read More ›
Finding Your Identity in Recovery
Prolonged addiction can change you as a person. Perhaps your past addictive behaviors destroyed relationships with loved ones, distracted you from your hobbies, and hampered your performance in the workplace. Once treatment is completed and you transition into long-term recovery,… Read More ›