Sometimes, you learn best by “doing.” Participation in experiential therapy activities is effective for treating and aiding in recovery for certain mental health conditions. This post explains experiential therapy, what it looks like, and who it helps. Defining Experiential Therapy Experiential therapy is a hands-on, engaging therapy that can help you to process and cope…
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Going back to daily life after residential treatment can be a shock. Community reintegration aims to make this transition easier while helping maintain the progress you made during treatment. This post explains community reintegration, its goals, and how it helps you in recovery. What is Community Reintegration? Community reintegration is for anyone who has been…
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You aren’t just a head or a body. But when you’ve experienced trauma, it may feel like you’re living in a fog, as though you are just one or the other. Somatic therapy can help you become more aware of what’s happening in your mind and body to heal more thoroughly. What is Somatic Therapy?…
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Everyone experiences stressful and traumatic events in their life. But, for some people, the impact of those events is greater and it lingers on. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition triggered by traumatic events. PTSD experiences and symptoms vary widely from person to person. Understanding more about PTSD can help you identify it…
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It’s not uncommon to idolize romantic partners by putting them on a pedestal. But in the case of love addiction, you may fall head-over-heels to your partner’s detriment. It’s crucial to understand how to break the pattern of love addiction, especially when it involves a partner who is emotionally unresponsive or abusive. Love addiction is…
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Many people will not seek mental health treatment due to the stigma surrounding mental illnesses. Seeking help is the first step to recovery and regaining a sense of control of your life. Asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of. If you’re unsure where to turn, below is information you need to know about…
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The trauma of child abuse can result in changes in the brain during a period of life that’s critical for development. These changes are significant enough to have physical, emotional, and psychological effects that can last into adulthood. If you experienced abuse or neglect as a child, your brain might have become wired for fear,…
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Residential treatment can serve as the impetus for positive change for individuals with addictions. Entering residential treatment may be the starting point of a comprehensive recovery program that allows individuals with addictions or other mental health issues to seek healing and recovery in an environment free from daily responsibilities and stress. When you devote your…
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The people around a person with an addiction can play important roles in their recovery journey. To understand why people behave differently, you need to understand the family archetypes. But, what are family roles in addiction? Family can include others not biologically linked to the person with the addiction. It’s about people who have a…
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Alcohol is ingrained in American social settings. It’s available at sporting events, concerts, and restaurants – readily accessible to adults age 21 and older and often those who are underage. While some people choose to abstain for life, more than 14 million adults have an alcohol use disorder. If you have an impaired ability to…
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