How Does Holistic Therapy Benefit Recovery?
Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC Effective treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health disorders requires a combination of various treatment approaches. Typically, treatment works to address the connections — or lack thereof — between an individual’s mind and body. Most commonly, traditional therapy is used alongside medication to address […]
What to Expect From Your First Group Therapy Meeting
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Group therapy is a valuable treatment intervention for individuals seeking recovery from both mental health and substance use disorders. Despite the benefit that it can have on one’s recovery journey, some people may find it intimidating to enter group therapy for the first time. Other […]
What Is Experiential Therapy?
Updated on 07/03/23 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for substance use disorders and addiction. While it is great that many people find recovery success in traditional Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or 12-Step programs, there are still a handful of people that have not. Luckily, there are a […]
Why Mindfulness Is Essential in Long-Term Recovery
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Substance use and addiction wreak havoc on an individual’s sense of self. They are chronic and invasive conditions that can lead to overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Even when the consequences of substance use become evident, there may be hesitation toward treatment and recovery because an […]
Veterans Using Creative Outlets to Manage PTSD Symptoms
Updated on May 31, 2023 Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines The US Department of Veterans Affairs estimates between 11-20% of servicemen and women have a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis following their return from war. From this growing number, there is concern over the efficacy of post-war treatment. Research indicates that art therapy shows promise […]
Gaining Control Over Intrusive Thoughts in Addiction Recovery
Many people experience some degree of intrusive thoughts at some point in their lives. For some these thoughts are intermittent, however for others they are a constant reality. Oftentimes intrusive thoughts become the driving force for people to use drugs and alcohol in the first place. They can also be an after effect for those […]
Tips to Prevent Post-Therapy Depression
Updated on 4/13/2023 Depression is not uncommon in the days or weeks after you finish addiction treatment. After you’ve lived in an environment that’s structured, have been surrounded by supportive staff and were able to focus on your recovery, it’s normal to be overcome with a negative feeling when you go back to the “real […]
Understanding Motivational Interviewing
Updated on 1/31/2023 Addiction can cause many individuals to think they do not have a problem or that they can control it without any help. Some people are even indifferent about their situation and simply refuse to seek help. In these situations, a technique known as motivational interviewing (MI) can encourage individuals to want to […]
Recovery Through Creative Healing
Creativity is a physical representation of your suspended thoughts and memories. For example, if you have not drawn since your early teens, your doodles today will likely look the same as they did the last time you focused on drawing. Ever wonder why this is? Perhaps because your mind is trying to draw from your […]
Sound Bath Therapy
When managing stress and anxiety, it is not uncommon to take a hot bath to relax. However, have you ever tried a bath for the mind? It might sound radical, but sound bath therapy dates back thousands of years and has been used over generations by many different cultures. Its technique utilizes the power of […]