How to Get the Most Out of Therapy When You Struggle With Verbal Communication
Therapy is a cornerstone of the recovery process. You can gain confidence, support, motivation, and valuable life skills from individual and group therapy sessions. However, you may have found yourself struggling due to issues related to expressing yourself to a support group or therapist. Sometimes obstacles exist that stop you from communicating in a traditional […]
4 Helpful Tips for Coping With PTSD & SUD Triggers
A significant percentage of people with substance use disorder (SUD) have trauma-related mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you have ever misused substances to cope with PTSD symptoms like flashbacks, triggers can get complicated. You may experience flashbacks or intrusive thoughts related to your post-traumatic stress disorder, followed by intrusive cravings. You […]
Animal-Assisted Therapy and Your Continuing Care
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) describes any therapeutic method that involves using an animal in treatment. Researchers have known for decades that interacting with animals decreases stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. Recently AAT has become more popular. All types of animals are being used to help people overcome mental health and physical challenges related to substance […]
How to Achieve Spiritual Healing During Treatment
If you have any religious beliefs, your emotional and spiritual well-being requires the same level of care as your physical health. Relying on a higher power you trust can help you grow and move forward in your healing every day. Many types of belief systems exist, but facilities can tailor private and community treatment programs […]
