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The Importance of Aftercare
Substance use disorder (SUD) treatment can provide you with an opportunity to reach a state of sobriety. It can also help you develop skills to help you manage your mental and physical health. This way, you will feel comfortable in your abilities...
How Do Thought Patterns Affect Addiction and Treatment?
Many different things can contribute to the state of your addiction. Some may support your recovery, while others may push you right back into the cycle of addiction all over again. One of the most influential factors that affect the state of...
Why a Crisis Plan Is Necessary
Throughout treatment and your recovery journey, there are various plans and paperwork to complete to ensure you maintain sobriety moving forward. If you have developed coping skills and made an exit plan, you may feel that an additional crisis plan...
The History of Brainspotting and How It Helps Clients in Treatment
Brainspotting is a core practice that can be used to help clients overcome trauma. There are many benefits involved in this practice. Diving deep into the history of brainspotting, you can develop an understanding of this practice and why it is a...
The Potential Dangers of Dating in Early Recovery
While recovery is a lifelong journey, ensuring your full focus is on recovery in the beginning is essential. In the early stages of recovery, your priority should be on reaching sobriety and gaining the skills necessary to maintain it. You may...
Is Including the Family in Treatment Important?
Family involvement is often discussed as an important aspect of treatment and recovery. However, it is important to understand the reasons behind this statement. If you have a close relationship with your family members, the importance of family...
Keeping Open Communication With Family After Treatment
Engaging family in your treatment journey can be extremely beneficial. You may have involved them in your recovery in a structured way through family therapy or family day at your treatment center. When you leave treatment, how can you continue to...
Using Your Experiences to Help Others in Recovery
After you have worked through a variety of hardships in recovery, you likely have gained a lot of insight into the process itself. Think back to when you first started recovery. Do you remember your high levels of frustration, lack of motivation,...
How to Avoid Falling Into Addiction Again and Relapsing
One of the most common fears in recovery is the fear of relapsing. After seeking help and working through treatment to get to where you are today, the last thing you want to encounter is a restart in the cycle of addiction. A Healthy Lifestyle Can...
Having Patience With Clients Showing Little Progress
Working with clients engaging in recovery can be filled with ups and downs, just as their personal experiences may be. When things get difficult, it can be easy for clients to give up or lack effort in their recovery. A lack of progress can be...
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