Key Takeaways If you are an executive or public-facing professional, privacy is not simply a preference. It is often essential to your emotional safety, reputation, and ability to fully engage in meaningful recovery. Fear of exposure can delay treatment and deepen stress, but seeking help in a secure, discreet setting is a responsible and proactiveRead More
Summer cookouts, wedding receptions, holiday events, Friday night dinner parties. For people who have never struggled with addiction, these events just sound like fun reasons to get together with friends and family. But for people in addiction recovery, social gatherings can be fraught with triggers. You may be around other people who are still using.Read More
Recovery is about striving for your goals while also being open to the changes going on around you. When you’re working toward your recovery goals, it’s a good idea to stay connected with the world. You don’t want to have your head down all of the time because you might miss some important toolsRead More
One thing we learn in our recovery is just how widespread the misunderstanding and misinformation continue to be around both addiction and mental illness. People who don’t struggle with addiction often don’t have the information, experience or understanding to really comprehend what we’re going through, and sometimes they can’t connect with us in real waysRead More
Many of us, unfortunately, are confronted with situations and circumstances, relationships and interpersonal dynamics that leave us feeling as though we’re being denied our dignity. We’re mistreated and looked down upon. We’re told we’re less than human and shameful because of our addictions and mental health issues. We’re treated like monsters and criminals, told we’reRead More
There are various forms of denial we experience when it comes to addiction, and for many of us who identify as addicts, we’re often most in denial about the devastating effects our addictions are having on our lives. We try to avoid the painful truth of our problems by focusing on the seemingly positive effectsRead More
In recovery treatment, it comes down to finding your match. John West, The Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Guest House Ocala tells us what a holistic approach can really do for an individual.
The Guest House Ocala Presents: Zac Shaul is a Guest Services Coordinator and Supervisor. Zac explains how ‘asking the right questions’ saved his life. If you or a loved one needs our help, please call our 24 hour admissions line at 1-855-483-7800. If you like our videos and want to see more, please click “Subscribe” on our YouTube Channel. WeRead More
The Guest House Ocala Presents: Our Clinical Director, Tom Pecca, speaking on how to help loved ones suffering from trauma reactivity. Do you have a loved one who is in a destructive, repetitive pattern and want to help them break the cycle? Tom Pecca, Clinical Director at The Guest House Ocala explains how to help. IfRead More
Clarke Henderson-Davis, therapist at The Guest House Ocala, reveals the secret to breaking the pattern of trauma repetition and toxic relationships.The Guest House Ocala is offering cutting edge trauma treatment from world renowned trauma therapist Judy Crane and her trained and certified staff of clinicians. Small, intimate setting with specialized concierge treatment.