If you’ve been diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD), treatment is the start of recovery rather than the end of your journey. After treatment ends, you’ll need to find ways to remain motivated and focused on maintaining sobriety. Tracking your progress and celebrating milestones can provide this motivation. What’s more, a variety of healing modalitiesRead More
According to “Post-traumatic Stress Disorder” from the World Health Organization (WHO), around 70% of people globally will experience at least one traumatic event in their life. Additionally, out of that 70%, 3.9% of the world population will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Despite the prevalence of trauma, most people will experience a traumatic event andRead More
Family services play a crucial role in trauma recovery. Group therapy, education, and communication strategies can all help families break the cycle of trauma and addiction. Family services foster a healthier and more supportive environment that can enhance healing in the long term. The Benefits of Family Services in Trauma Recovery Having a supportive familyRead More
Trauma can include a vast array of past experiences along with present-day ailments, emotions, and conditions. These situations trigger distress within the nervous system. This is why it’s important to treat trauma as a nervous system disorder instead of only as a mental illness. Having a comprehensive treatment plan that heals the effects of traumaRead More
Many people focus primarily on their addiction-related behaviors, thoughts, and feelings during treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). Addressing non-critical relationship issues may not feel like a high priority. It’s common to avoid dealing with relationship conflicts and tensions until after treatment. Regardless of when it happens, these issues should be addressed because relationships affectRead More
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 7.7 million adults in the United States have co-occurring mental health disorders and substance use disorder (SUD). Yet, only 9.1% of people receive treatment for SUD and comorbid mental health disorders. Several barriers contribute to comorbid conditions, like a lack of treatment options and awareness ofRead More
The healing power of adventure therapy is significant. What’s more, it’s fun. Delving into activities like ropes courses and equine therapy can boost your endorphins, help you break through emotional barriers, and build trust among your peers. These exciting therapies offered at The Guest House can be a powerful addition to your trauma recovery toolkit.Read More
Alumni who are recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) benefit from creating healthy daily habits that allow them to maintain new skills. According to the journal Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, “A common obstacle during early recovery is finding new meaningful activities in which to fill these new hours … the structuring and/or restructuring ofRead More
The role of somatic experiencing in trauma recovery is important. This modality, which is offered by The Guest House, provides a body-centered approach that heals your mind, body, and spirit. The Role of Somatic Experiencing in Trauma Recovery The effects of trauma can linger in your body well after the traumatic event has passed. Body-centeredRead More
Some people who are diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) have complex symptoms that affect their ability to heal and move forward after treatment. Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) and other complications may cause people to experience symptoms and side effects for prolonged periods. Treatment programs address these issues by providing clients with skill development andRead More