Drug addiction and substance abuse is an illness that is mired in complexity. Driven by uncontrollable drug cravings and drug-seeking behaviors, drug addicts and substance abusers often exhibit compulsive behaviors. These behaviors are largely impacted by their need to be sedated by drugs, despite the tremendous and known risk of the devastating consequences of drug…
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Handling Burnout and Compassion Fatigue for Mental Health Professionals In this webinar, Holly Cook, LPC-MHSP and Lee McCormick talk about dealing with burnout and compassion fatigue for mental health professionals, and some practical, spiritual and ceremonial tools we can use to bring ourselves back to center and be able to give to our clients from…
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As the country begins to open up for what will be the new “normal”, I wanted to share Integrative Life Center’s plan. With the safety measures we have instituted, we have been very fortunate that we have not had any COVID-19 cases. ILC’s response to the pandemic was swift and we went beyond the CDC…
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Meditation and recovery are a great combination. Meditation is often thought to be an inactive pursuit that is done by simply clearing your mind of all thoughts, but it is a very mentally active event. Regularly practicing meditation can change some of the neural pathways in your brain. This opens you up to being able…
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Understanding Ketamine in Treatment with Daniel Barton, MD Curious about Ketamine in the treatment of depression and mental health disorders? Want the opportunity to ask questions in real time of a seasoned MD and Psychiatrist? In this live webinar Dr. Daniel Barton, founder and Psychiatric Director of the Nashville Ketamine Center, discusses the role of…
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Top Trends We’re Seeing in the Treatment Industry in 2020 In this conversation, treatment industry veteran Dr. Sherry Young, CSAT, shares the changes, challenges, and opportunities she’s seeing amidst the global health pandemic for treatment. Learn about what she looks for in helping clients find the right treatment fit, the importance of being trauma-informed versus…
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Holly Cook, LPC-MHSP and Lee McCormick come together to talk about how they have successfully implemented ancient interventions like ceremony in the treatment of trauma and why these rituals are often the biggest standouts in someone’s treatment experience. Lee and Holly cover several heart-centered practices for ceremony and ritual that offer a deep, non-personal understanding…
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It was once believed that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. With young children, that may still be the case as they head off to school. Breakfast helps fuel the brain and prepare it for learning. As we get older, however, it is becoming more clear that lunch is the most important…
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Every living thing needs food of some sort. Food is so important that every culture in the world has rituals around it. Eating together is one of the biggest ways to bring two parties together, and many problems have been discussed and solved over a meal. Food integration in recovery holds an important position. So…
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What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)? It’s a form of psychotherapy, or talk therapy, that helps individuals redirect thinking patterns that negatively impact their lives. While we all suffer from negative thoughts from time to time, some struggle with more severe forms, called cognitive distortions, that cause them to view life in terms that aren’t realistic. Cognitive…
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