Recovery is the overarching term used to describe the process in which someone is working through a substance addiction the process of staying sober long term. For those working on recovery they are looking towards a life free of addiction and long-term sobriety.
Edited by Paul Alexander
Last updated December 24, 2020
When you graduate from a substance abuse program, that’s a HUGE accomplishment. No one can ever take that away from you. But spending 30 days (or four months) in rehab and expecting all of those triggers to be gone isn’t realistic. To maintain sobriety after rehab and live your best sober life, you need a plan Read More
Edited by Paul Alexander
Last updated June 25, 2020
When it comes to addiction, getting sober is only half the journey. For many, transitioning out of a residential rehab program can be both freeing and daunting. Going home might include a variety of comforts, but it also involves the temptation to return to substance abuse and other destructive behaviors. If you’re intimidated by the Read More
Edited by Beth Durling
Last updated April 28, 2020
The word “experiential” is used to describe things that are based on experience and observation. So, what is experiential therapy? Dating back to the 1940s, the therapy model involves a wide range of therapeutic exercises designed to encourage patients to be creative, caring, social, physically active, cooperative, and expressive. It’s considered to be a supplemental Read More
Edited by Beth Durling
Last updated April 27, 2020
Trauma is a mental disturbance that develops after an individual experiences a traumatic event or a series of traumatic events. Examples include sexual abuse, violence, childhood neglect, natural disasters, car accidents, the death of a loved one, and war or combat. Trauma is often all-consuming, and it impacts every facet of a person’s life, including Read More
Edited by Beth Durling
Last updated April 25, 2020
Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) is a type of innovative psychotherapy that can be a highly beneficial form of treatment for those suffering from addiction and mental health disorders. It was developed by Laney Rosenzweig, LMFT, and is influenced by various evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), guided imagery, exposure therapy, Read More
