At Avalon Malibu, we know addiction is complex and, therefore, affects the entire family. We know addiction can cause you to act out of character and cause unwanted damage to relationships. However, when you seek treatment for your addiction, there… Read More ›
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How Art Therapy Can Help You Heal in Recovery
In addiction treatment, different types of therapy can be used in your individualized treatment plan. Art therapy is one example of how our clients at Avalon Malibu heal in recovery. Addiction can be a complex diagnosis, so it is important… Read More ›
How to Know When It’s Time for Couples Therapy
Romantic relationships are not always easy to maintain, especially in healthy ways. Keeping your relationship with your partner healthy can take time and effort. Attempting to mend your relationship alone could be difficult. Many couples experience difficulties within their relationship.… Read More ›
What to Expect From Psychotherapy in Addiction Recovery
Addiction can be a complicated issue to battle. We know there are many different stressors and triggers in life that can make recovery hard. Because of how complex addiction can be, there are multiple treatment approaches that have been developed… Read More ›
What if Meditation Doesn’t Work for Me?
There are many different treatment and therapy options that we believe in at Avalon Malibu. We’ve seen that variety can be a great thing in treatment settings. When there is a variety of treatment options, everyone has access to options… Read More ›
Understanding Writing Therapy for Addiction
Overcoming substance use disorder (SUD) can be challenging, but it’s so worth it. When you choose sobriety, you can select from a variety of different treatment options. It’s important to understand all of those options. In exploring all that’s available,… Read More ›
Overcoming Anxiety Surrounding Therapy
Many people have anxiety surrounding therapy. At Avalon Malibu, we’ve seen how beneficial therapy can be, but we know that it’s not always an easy decision to make. However, it is possible to start overcoming anxiety surrounding therapy. In this… Read More ›
The Impact of Writing Therapy on Addiction Recovery
If you’re beginning to explore mental health and addiction treatment options, consider writing therapy. Writing therapy is a comprehensive, holistic option that encourages introspection. At Avalon Malibu, we utilize writing therapy because we’ve seen the benefits it can produce. Let’s… Read More ›
Coping With Triggers Associated With OCD
“Pure” obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental health condition that can severely impact a person’s capacity to function. They can become entrapped by difficult emotions or uncertainties. This article will explain what it is like to have pure OCD and how… Read More ›
Achieving Personal Growth With Gestalt Therapy
Going through treatment for mental health conditions or addiction can be a roller coaster of difficult emotions. Learning how to not only feel them, but process them in a healthy way as they surface is an important life skill. Relying… Read More ›