Therapy Program
How the Twelve Steps Can Help Those in the Professional Sphere Recover
Anyone who has flown probably remembers the inflight instructions before takeoff. Particularly the portion that discusses placing your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others. Well, we can think of no better analogy than this when it comes to healthcare professionals getting the 12-Step recovery help they sometimes require. Addiction is not an exclusive disease.…
Read MoreThe Importance of Educating the Spouse for Successful Recovery
Did you know that some of the principal founders of the Temperance Movement in the 19th Century were spouses concerned about the dangers brought about by their husband’s drinking? One of the founders, Frances Willard, is often remembered with a fist in the air exclaiming to crowds of exacerbated spouses, “We must do everything for…
Read MoreThe Importance of Educating the Entire Family About Recovery
The family is often the first to detect if a loved one is struggling with addiction. Often no one knows more than the immediate family, and often no one is more affected by addiction than the family. However, while the family is usually the saving grace for many struggling family members, they can be overlooked…
Read MoreThe Importance of Developing Alumni Programs in Recovery
Cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and founding board member of High Watch Recovery Center, Bill Wilson, once wrote on the concept of service in recovery, “And he well knows that his own life has been made richer, as an extra dividend of giving to another without any demand in return.” This is one of the primary messages…
Read MoreIs Ritalin Addictive?
Understanding Ritalin Ritalin is the brand name commonly used for the medication methylphenidate. This stimulant drug impacts the central nervous system (CNS), increasing communication levels between nerve cells throughout the brain and body. Methylphenidate has similar effects to amphetamine and cocaine. There are a number of street names for Ritalin, including: Kiddie cocaine R-ball Skippy…
Read MoreFamily Therapy Goals and Benefits
Family is something universal, we have all, at times, been part of a family. Our interpretations, experiences, and understandings of what family is, however, can vary greatly. For some people, family are those who you grew up with, shared pivotal defining moments with, and with whom are deeply connected. For others, family is associated with…
Read MoreBenefits of Group Counseling
There’s a famous saying about raising a child, noting that “it takes a village.” The same can be said for recovering from an addiction. Group counseling offers many benefits to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction and experience a lifetime of sobriety in recovery. Group therapy for addiction can help you or a loved one…
Read MoreMeditation and Recovery
Detox, rehab, and traditional one-on-one counseling may all become pivotal pieces of the puzzle that a professional treatment facility will construct to encourage your long-term recovery journey. But there are other ways you can supplement your care, including art therapy, nutritional education, yoga therapy, and mindfulness. Another way to foster sobriety, healthy living, and a…
Read MoreHealing Relationships After Rehab
When we think of the damage caused by substance use disorders, it’s easy to focus first and foremost on the physical damage done to the body and mental anguish suffered. The downstream effects of an addiction to drugs and alcohol take a toll on families and loved ones. Healing relationships through compassionate family therapy at…
Read MoreCodependency and Addiction
Codependence can sometimes be described as an addiction to another person rather than an addiction to a particular substance. As a substance use disorder becomes a drug addiction, even the closest and most stable relationships can begin to erode. It can be a challenge for a person suffering from codependency and addiction to build and…
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