How to Deal With Feeling Emotionally Overwhelmed
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Emotions are an essential part of the human experience. They color our perception of everything we encounter. How can we embrace and process our emotions in a healthy way? We may feel unable to do this, especially with emotions that feel uncomfortable, painful, or even dangerous. The Emotions of Recovery Leading up to treatment, […]
How Does Inclusivity Positively Impact Recovery?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Substance use disorder (SUD) can affect anyone. Although different people can have different risk factors, there isn’t a specific type of background or personality required for someone to develop an addiction. SUD doesn’t discriminate, and those providing treatment mustn’t discriminate either. What Is Inclusivity? Many people have felt excluded at some point in their […]
Trauma-Informed Education in the Classroom
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Some of us have goals of starting or returning to school after treatment. What does that look like for each individual? As humans, we all come to the classroom with different learning styles and life experiences. Too often those life experiences include significant trauma. Estimates are that six out of ten men and five […]
What Is the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care During Treatment?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Trauma is not a foreign concept. Many of us will experience at least one traumatic event in our lifetime. These events can change the course of our lives and alter the way we view the world. Trauma can often be a contributing factor to the development of substance use disorder (SUD). Receiving trauma-informed care […]
How Can Ecotherapy Help in the Recovery Process?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Life can come at us fast, especially if we are struggling with substance abuse. It can be easy to get caught up in the everyday routines that cause us stress. Various types of therapy can help us cope with and overcome our struggles, but one type of therapy we may be overlooking is ecotherapy. […]
The Benefits of Journaling During Recovery
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Many of us were encouraged as children to keep a journal as a way to decompress from our days and express ourselves in a safe environment. As adults, we may forget that journaling can still be an incredible way to do those same things for ourselves, especially when used alongside individual therapy to deepen […]
Medication Management: How Do I Guide a Loved One Through Emotional and Physical Anguish?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]How does your loved one stay consistent after their treatment? How can you ensure that they stay on track in their recovery while giving them enough space to own their independence? Taking on a role as a caregiver can be difficult and may have a lot of gray areas. There is no one way […]
How Does Psychodrama Fit Into Group Therapy?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Throughout life, humans experience intense emotions. Life is full of surprises, triumphs, obstacles, and loss, so it is not unusual to assume that drama is a massive part of everyone’s life. As you embrace what life throws your way, you will notice there will be times when simply using your words to express how […]
How to Help a Loved One Struggling With Addiction
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Watching a loved one struggle with addiction is not something that many people are prepared for. It can be very unexpected and may send a shock through the family dynamic. Many family members may feel lost as to how to help their loved ones best. It is okay to not know where to start […]
Feeling Overwhelmed Searching for Treatment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]When you do an internet search for addiction recovery programs, you will receive thousands of results. Narrowing these results to legitimate treatment facilities that provide personalized care can be challenging. Many people feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of options and uncertain about where to start. If you have struggled to locate relevant and […]