What’s the Difference Between Counselor and Psychologist? What About MSW, LPC, More?
Many who are considering mental health treatment wonder about the letters behind people’s names. They can be a bit confusing and even intimidating. There are many different job titles, licenses, and jargon in the mental health and addiction treatment spaces. And different states have different names and regulations for essentially the same roles. This can […]
Using Expressive and Experiential Therapy to Heal in Addiction Treatment
More than 23 million Americans suffer from addiction to drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, 75% of them report not receiving any form of treatment for their addiction. If you do choose to get help, picking the right treatment can feel overwhelming because of the many different options. In the world of addiction treatment, talk therapy is […]
Adventure Therapy as Addiction Treatment
Adventure is defined by the dictionary as “an unusual, exciting, or dangerous experience, journey, or series of events.” Adventure therapy is a mental health discipline that uses the natural environment to help you cope with and overcome behavioral, cognitive, social, and affective disorders. You could say recovering from addiction is an adventure—full of unknowns that […]
Why Individual Therapy Is Important for Addiction Recovery
Millions of Americans struggle with addiction, but millions more are in recovery. With the right treatment and a desire to change, a fulfilling life in recovery is possible. Many people will need the structure, support, and evidence-based approaches of an addiction treatment center to get better. These settings give you time and space away from […]
Using Music To Heal in Addiction Recovery
Music is a powerful source for healing. The melodies and lyrics of music have a way of deploying emotional responses in a healthy and productive fashion. Music can help individuals cope with pain, whether it be emotional or physical. From a scientific perspective, music lowers the Cortisol levels in our bodies, which is the hormone […]
How Does Acupuncture for Addiction Work?
Acupuncture is a holistic modality that addresses emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental health. Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and World Health Organization (WHO) for treating numerous conditions. An ancient Chinese medicine used for thousands of years, acupuncture is based on the meridian system. According to traditional Chinese medicine, meridians are […]
8 Practical Tips from a Therapist to Use Every Day
There are many different tips a therapist could share; however, the below is a set of easy to remember and effective concepts anyone can implement. Whether we practice it or not, we’re all familiar with the term: patience. We’ll use the acronym P.A.T.I.E.N.C.E. to easily remember the below tips, but also as a gentle reminder […]
