When you decide it’s time to get on the path to recovery, you’ll hear about a combination of evidence-based treatments and non-traditional yet powerfully healing alternative therapies. Art therapy for recovery is one of them. Art therapy is the incorporation of creative activities into the healing process. These may include things like painting, sculpting, story writing, dance,…
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In times of great challenges we are offered a deeper understanding of the true depth and importance of our choices. As healthcare professionals, the ILC team has graciously held tension and space for questions, difficult decisions, changing news, culture shifts, and increasing demands around COVID-19. We responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in March with a…
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Everyone has coping skills they learned at a young age to deal with difficult emotions. You developed them out of necessity–to protect yourself and feel better. But some ways of coping are healthier than others. For example, drinking every time you feel stressed out or sad, could be something you learned from the adults around you.…
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What are co-occurring disorders? Co-occurring conditions happen when a person has two or more mental health disorders at the same time, also called a dual diagnosis. Having an addiction plus another mental health condition can complicate treatment, but when treated together, you can overcome them. So let’s take a look at some common co-occurring disorders and how they impact each other. Eating Disorder…
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Everyone has experienced some level of trauma in their lives. And not unlike falling from a bicycle when you were ten, trauma can leave scars. Even though these scars are mental, and you can’t physically see them, this trauma can cause a lifetime of distress, automatic fear responses, and even mental illness. What is EMDR?…
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You have a powerful tool within you to relax your mind, feel more focused, overcome cravings, and more. But so many take it for granted — until of course, they can’t get enough of it. What is breathwork? Breathwork is a set of breathing techniques that harness your breath’s true power. What Is Breathwork? Breathwork is…
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It’s hard to admit to problems, sometimes. Asking yourself, am I an alcoholic is one of those difficult questions you probably don’t want to answer. But you know it’s an important question because answering it honestly is the first step toward getting the help and support you need to break free from alcohol and start…
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For anyone who experiences anxiety attacks, the feeling of panic can be extremely uncomfortable. But understanding the triggers of an anxiety attack can go a long way toward reducing the frequency and severity of these upsetting events. At Integrative Life Center, it’s possible to receive the help and support you need to have better mental…
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If you find that you’re struggling with a combination of depression and anxiety, or you’re battling just one of those problems, we can help you move past them. At Integrative Life Center, we know it’s important to have strong treatment and the right people on your side. You shouldn’t settle for less than that, and…
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The signs of anxiety are very important to acknowledge, so you can start getting help for them. When you reach out to us at Integrative Life Center, you can start getting quality therapy and treatment that will work for your needs and situation. Everyone is different, and you may have symptoms of anxiety or triggers…
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