The Benefits of Experiential Therapies in Recovery
Updated on 04/09/24 Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC For many people seeking treatment and recovery from mental health or substance use disorders, the idea of talking one-on-one with a therapist often seems intimidating. Most people assume that treatment consists solely of traditional psychotherapy, or “talk therapy,” sessions. While psychotherapy is a primal element […]
How Does Music Therapy Help First Responders Manage Addiction?
Content reviewed by Nicholas G. B, Executive Director at New Hope Ranch As many people may already know, music directly impacts emotions. People often listen to fast-paced music to stimulate their workout, while others listen to classical music as a study aid. Music is also known to treat pain and reduce stress. An unavoidable link […]
How Music Therapy Is Used in Addiction Recovery
Content updated on 04/09/24 Throughout history, music has been used to convey feelings, communicate messages and relate to others. However, did you know that music has also been used for healing? According to research on music and medicine, the use of music for healing originated with Greek physicians who used music vibrations to help their […]