Category: Therapeutic Blogs
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Comparing Intervention Models; Johnson and ARISE
Family interventions can be a valuable tool in guiding your loved one toward an addiction recovery program. Both the ARISE and Johnson models are distinct approaches to family intervention. Comparing these two models, let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages to see if one of these is a fit for your situation. The Johnson…
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EMDR for Addiction
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of experiential therapy using eye movements and guided instructions to reprocess stored memories and trauma. This treatment has been shown to be very effective in treating addiction. Most clients with substance abuse disorders also have past trauma. Reprocessing the trauma helps to “repair” the mental imagery…
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Xylazine, The New Deadly Street Drug
Xylazine, which goes by the street names, “tranq” or “tranq dope”, is a deadly new street drug that people might not even know they’re receiving. Originally created as a veterinary tranquilizer, this drug is not approved for use in humans, yet seems to be getting in the hands of our kids. It works by depressing…
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The Benefits of EAGALA Equine Therapy
Equine-Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) therapy is a style of many, within the equine therapy modalities. I have listed nine symptoms people may be struggling with that can benefit from using interactions with horses to aid emotional and psychological healing. Equine therapy uses the intuitive, non-verbal connection between horses and humans to promote self-awareness,…
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Small Acts of Kindness For Mental Health
Kindness is simple and yet so powerful in uplifting the spirits of others. It is especially humanizing to show kindness for those and ourselves struggling with mental health. When battling with anxiety, depression or other conditions, whether it be for a day or longer, small acts of kindness create meaningful moments of connection, support and…
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Somatic Therapy Is Also Effective For Teens
Trauma doesn’t just live in our minds. It can actually leave a lasting impact on our bodies. This idea isn’t new. Wilhelm Reich, a student of Sigmund Freud, first explored this connection in the early 20th century and since then, researchers like Bessel Van Der Kolk and Peter Levine have expanded on his work to…
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10 Questions To Ask a 30-Day Treatment Program
Before you decide on a 30-day treatment program for your loved one, you will want to ask some important questions to determine the quality of the program. There are a lot of 30-day treatment programs out there, and not all will be worth your time, money, effort and emotions. It’s important to do the research.…
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Comparing EMDR And Brainspotting Therapy
While both Brainspotting (BSP) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are trauma-focused therapies involving eye positioning, they differ in their approach, focus and client experience. While BSP focuses on specific eye positions, EMDR uses rhythmic eye movements. BSP is a form of EMDR, developed by Dr. David Grand in 2003, after noticing that one of…
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Bullying Is A Mental Health Issue
Bullying by definition, is a deliberate and harmful behavior by a domineering person to gain control over the victim. It is driven by the desire to intimidate, often stemming from underlying insecurities and a need for peer acceptance. What many don’t realize is that bullying is not just a behavioral problem. It’s also a significant…
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Stigma Is Bad for Addiction Recovery
Stigma is a negative set of beliefs that society has about something. And is bad for addiction recovery. Such stigmas are ideas like substances abuse is a choice and not a disease, or that the person doesn’t care how the addiction affects their loved ones. Some people even believe that someone with an addiction is…