Category: Therapeutic Blogs
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Digital Therapists: Are TikTok and Instagram Hurting or Helping?
In 2022, between 62-67% of teens admitted to using TikTok or Instagram at least once, according to research done by Pew Research Center. This study by Statista found that there were approximately 200,000 searches per month in the United States for “mental health” on TikTok from April of 2022, to March of 2023. Are TikTok and…
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Delta-8 THC: Not Safer Than Marijuana
In recent years, Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (?8-THC) has gained popularity in states where marijuana remains illegal. Marketed as a “legal” and milder alternative to marijuana, Delta-8 THC is often perceived as a safer option. However, newer research suggests that Delta-8 THC may not be safer than marijuana, and possibly worse because it is largely unregulated and has…
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Do you need a therapeutic consultant?
The mental health crisis is growing for teenagers and young adults. Substance use has risen as well, leaving more parents searching for support themselves and for their children. We can find any information we want on Google, so when do we know if we need a therapeutic consultant? The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics reports…
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Struggling To Launch Programs Do Good Work
Transitioning to adulthood is hard for some young adults. They struggle to achieve independence or integrate into adult life. Sometimes called “failure to launch”, this difficult time affects a young adult’s ability to get a job, complete education, or take care of personal duties. “Struggling to launch” structured programs, can help to provide support and guidance…
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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…