People have options when it comes to the treatment centers where they seek help or choose to work. We recognize that. We also think Integrative Life Center, a residential mental health treatment facility in Nashville, Tennessee, is unique because of our organizational values, commitment to teamwork, and the quality of patient care we deliver. What…
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Relational Psychology and the Use of Self Carmen Dominguez, LMHC and Dr. Rick Reinkraut In this webinar, we interviewed Carmen Dominguez, LHMC, Executive Clinical Director of Integrative Life Center, and Dr. Rick Reinkraut, to discuss Dr. Reinkraut’s theory of relational psychology and the use of self. About Carmen Dominguez, LMHC Carmen is the Executive…
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Learning how to help someone with opioid addiction can feel like an uphill battle. Being addicted to opioids is difficult, expensive, and a financial burden. But with the proper knowledge, support, and care, your loved one can make a full recovery. Understand Your Loved One’s Opioid Use Doctors commonly prescribe opioids for pain after surgery…
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A co-occurring disorder, also known as a dual diagnosis, is when people have more than one mental health issue. This diagnosis includes when someone has a mental health issue and an addiction. There are many common co-occurring disorders. They impact about 9.2 million adults, most often diagnosed between the ages of 26 and 49. Signs…
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Your friend tells you that someone has sexually assaulted them. You’re angry, shocked, sad, and confused. Even worse, you have no clue how to help your friend. What should you say? What should you do? What should you not say or do? You want to help, but you have no idea how. Supporting a friend…
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It’s not difficult to seek out and view pornography today. You can even stumble upon it accidentally. But for some people, the use of porn develops into an all-consuming need. They seek it out and think about it almost constantly. If you’re one of those people, you may be asking yourself, “Am I addicted to…
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It seems like the term “narcissistic personality disorder” gets thrown around a lot today. You hear that this politician, that celebrity, or your best friend’s ex-boyfriend is a narcissist. But often, the labeling person doesn’t have a fundamental understanding of what the term means. Narcissism is a severe mental health condition that affects individuals and…
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Healing the Cause Not the Symptom: Treating Intimacy Disorders and Sex Addiction Through A Neurobiological Lens Friday, September 17 | 11am-1pm Central – *This event has passed Dr. Michael Barta will use his model TINSA®, to demonstrate how adverse developmental experiences affect the brain and predispose individuals to addiction. In this interactive presentation,…
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Abusive relationships seldom start as abusive. Behaviors start to escalate after a bond forms in a relationship. You can go from being happy with a partner to finding yourself in an emotionally abusive relationship. When emotional abuse turns physical — then you must prioritize your safety. Survivors of emotional and physical abuse say their relationships…
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Sexual Betrayal as Trauma With Laurie Hall, RScP, CPC-S, PSAP Friday, Oct 15th | 11:00am – 1:00pm Central Friday, Nov 12th | 11:00am – 1:00pm Central In this didactic and interactive session, we will look at why sexual betrayal is so traumatic. We’ll start by examining where our beliefs about love and marriage come from…
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