How Dialectical Behavior Therapy Helps Addiction
Beginning in the late 1980s, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has been used to treat individuals with mental illness and substance abuse problems. DBT helps those struggling with these afflictions learn to cope with negative emotions and communicate effectively. Many treatment centers around the United States have used DBT since then because it is proved to […]
Challenges of Telehealth During COVID-19
Challenges of Telehealth During COVID-19 Over the past few weeks, the world has banded together in many ways. Whether it’s helping our neighbors, encouraging social distancing, or experimenting with virtual meetings, people are using unconventional methods to keep up with the needs of their daily lives. One virtual meeting that you may have come across […]
What is Art Therapy?
They say a picture is worth 1,000 words, and that’s especially true for art therapy. This unique form of therapy harnesses the power of creativity to help participants discover inner truths about themselves. It is much more than simply drawing on a piece of paper or playing a piece of music; in fact, there is […]
What is the Therapeutic Alliance?
Understanding The Therapeutic Alliance The Therapeutic Alliance is a powerful factor in the process of emotional and psychological healing during addiction recovery. There are major four pillars that make up the Therapeutic Alliance, with the singular goal of saving lives and helping you grow a bond with your therapist. The four pillars of the Therapeutic […]
What Are The Main Therapies Used to Help Get Me to Lasting Recovery?
Evidence Based Approach As understandings of addiction and addiction recovery change, we constantly work to bring best practices into our treatment protocol. We recognize that not every treatment works for every person, so we use our resources carefully to gain access to all the latest therapies available. No two addictions are the same, no two […]
Why Experienced Clinicians Are Important to Getting Lasting Recovery
Why Experienced Clinicians are Important When it comes to choosing the treatment center that is right for you, there are many factors that need to be considered. No two treatment centers are the same, and choosing the right one will make all the difference. You may find that the accommodations need to be at a […]
What is the Therapeutic Alliance?
The Therapeutic Alliance Simply put: the Therapeutic Alliance is the mutual bond between therapist and client, as well as the willingness from the patient to immerse in the treatment experience. While it seems like a little thing, it is the most powerful factor in the process of emotional and psychological healing, according to MentalHelp.net. If […]
Why connecting to your therapist matters
Why Connecting to Your Therapist Matters When someone enters treatment, it isn’t always by choice. Sometimes, family and friends need to organize an intervention to help their loved one recognize the need for change. In these situations, the individual may feel “forced” into treatment and enter reluctantly, hoping to just get through it. But even […]
One Résumé at a Time: Five Tips for Job Hunting in Recovery
One Résumé at a Time: Five Tips for Job Hunting in Recovery Going to a job interview can be daunting in the best of circumstances. Now that you’re in recovery from addiction, you may bring a whole host of other concerns to the interview, like how to discuss the lapses in your résumé. As you […]
Potential of Psilocybin in Mental Health Therapy
Potential of Psilocybin in Mental Health Therapy Over the past 50 years, tens of millions of people have used entheogens, yet there just is not much scientific evidence on either positive or negative long-term effects of these substances. The classical psychedelics (LSD, psilocybin, etc.) are not known to cause brain damage and are regarded as […]