Treatment for depression, substance use disorder (SUD), or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is safe and effective. One option for this treatment is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is a commonly used talk therapy that can help those with mental health and substance addiction disorders. The benefits of CBT are numerous because it guides people to identifyRead More
Managing recovery is difficult enough without a history of trauma. When balancing your recovery from addiction to alcohol or other substances and behaviors, you might try to avoid people, places, and things that could trigger you to revert to old behaviors. However, when you are also recovering from trauma, avoidance of triggers is not alwaysRead More
Substance addiction and mental health treatment look at what led you to therapy. Exploring triggers and underlying issues gives people a greater understanding of why they react to their environment in specific ways. There’s no denying that individual and group therapy are vital to people’s mind-body connection. When it comes to talking with loved ones,Read More
Entering into a 90-day recovery program can be an intimidating thought. It is a big commitment that will take hard work to complete. Remember, nothing in life worth doing is easy. With some planning, motivation, and self-commitment, you can develop the accountability to complete a 90-day recovery program. What Are the Benefits of a 90-DayRead More
When you are under the weight of addiction, you likely feel helpless to the substances. This is because who you are sober versus who you are in the throes of addiction are two very different people. Additionally, when you are actively using substances, you might feel like you have no say in how you liveRead More
Effective problem solvers use what they know and what they can assess to form a solution to an issue. Adept problem solvers can predict potential issues and set up a plan to prevent or solve those issues. With a bit of practice and competence, anyone can learn how to solve a problem. What Are Problem-SolvingRead More
Having a mindset free from judgment can only help you achieve your goals. When you have a judgment-free mindset, you are freeing yourself, which can improve your chances of a successful recovery from trauma and problematic behaviors. Unfortunately, trauma can induce a judgmental mindset about who you are as a person, your choices, and yourRead More
Growth requires a commitment to change, and can be change is hard to endure. Growth can feel terrifying and overwhelming. Yet, growth in recovery is important for identifying which things in your life need to change in order for you to heal. Look Inside Yourself Accomplishing growth takes looking inside yourself and contemplating which habitsRead More
Personal growth is a process that is hard to define. When people commit to improving their lives, the decisions and paths they take are unique to them. These journeys often include obstacles and upheavals, but those challenges can help you grow even more. How Is Personal Growth Defined? The desire to change who you areRead More
Parents or caregivers often influence the personality of the children they raise. For example, a child’s mood, behavior, or social relationships can suffer when raised by someone emotionally unavailable or abusive. When Does Attachment Happen? Infants rely on their caregivers to protect and care for them. Attachment theorists believe infants and children know without beingRead More