From our earliest beginnings, human beings have sought truth and meaning in the forces of nature and in the hearts and souls of people. Only recently has modern science developed technology that gives us a glimpse into brain functioning, allowing us to see how these processes work. This presentation with ILC Chief Clinical Officer Holly…
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Food is something many of us take for granted. Unless there is no food, many people never think about it at all. Yet, food is one of the most important things we need, second only to air and water. For other people, thoughts of food occupy every waking moment of their day. These people often…
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The psychotherapy definition of addiction counseling refers to talk therapy. This sort of therapy takes place between a client and therapist or between a group of clients and a therapist. It serves several purposes, including identifying poor coping skills and replacing them with healthier recovery behaviors. In general, psychotherapy is vital to recovery for those in treatment for…
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Accessibility is a major issue for individuals in need of mental health treatment. Fortunately, telehealth services or online therapy has grown over the last few months. Here at Integrative Life Center, we have long been familiar with virtual therapy and treatment. If you or a loved one is in need of help in dealing with…
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Many people who suffer from substance use disorder first became involved with drugs or alcohol because they were trying to ease the pain of uncomfortable situations or memories. They could find no other method that worked as well or as quickly as chemicals. Thus, they returned to it time and time again. Eventually, they became…
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A Journaling Awareness – The Mirror and the Mind There is a powerful opportunity available to us when we choose to take a step back and look at our lives from a healing place – a self-inquiry place, and how we live in this world, one day at a time place. We have a vast…
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In this video, Facebook expert Erica Bollinger of The Mustard Seed Agency shares tips for how therapists can leverage Facebook Pages in an authentic and impactful way to gain new clients. Overview What to post Creating content Scheduling posts Key Takeaway When thinking about what to post on your Facebook Page, use the framework: Inform…
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Spirituality in recovery is a highly personal experience. One person’s higher power may be far different from another’s. Not everyone believes in God. Not everyone believes that there’s life after death. But, to recover from substance use disorder, it’s unnecessary to conform to a common omnipotent force. Your higher power is what you make of…
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Michael Barta, Ph.D., LPC, CSAT-S, founder and CEO of Begin Again Institute, and Executive Director of the ILC Sex Addiction program, talks about the ways the COVID-19 public health pandemic and the worldwide stay at home order is like pouring rocket fuel on the wildfire that is pornography addiction. Pornography is one of the most…
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When it comes to finding treatment for mental health, trauma, and substance abuse, there are a lot of options out there. Embarking on the search for the right place can be overwhelming, confusing, and downright terrifying. Take it from someone who’s been there… a few times. Integrative Life Center Director of Admissions, Greg Kfoury, shares…
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