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Equine-assisted therapy is a powerful supplementary treatment during rehab. Horses can play an important role in providing emotional support and helping people overcome certain challenges throughout the recovery process.1 If you are struggling with addiction and are wondering, “What is equine therapy?” keep reading to learn how equine assisted therapy can help you during your […]

Addiction therapy is an excellent way to combat an alcohol or substance misuse problem. When you talk to a licensed therapist about your issues, they may be able to recommend ways to alter your behavior and reduce the things triggering your substance use. Choosing a therapist might be daunting, but you can use the following […]

What Are Dissociative Disorders? Dissociative disorders are characterized by an involuntary escape from reality characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory.2 Dissociation, in itself, is a common phenomenon. Research indicates that as many as 75% of individuals have experienced at least one episode of dissociation/derealization at some point in their lives. For […]

Music is a very important aspect of the daily lives of most people. People use music as a form of entertainment, relaxation, distraction, and as an accompaniment to enhance their lives. In addition, many people use music as a means of motivating themselves to reach goals or perform daily activities. But beyond its everyday uses, […]

An experiential therapy is designed to manufacture experiences that result in participants experiencing certain feelings, attitudes, and beliefs that are normally below their immediate level of awareness. The stimulation of these experiences is therapeutic. There are a number of different types of experiential therapies. All of these therapies have their origin in the experiential schools […]

What is Neurofeedback & EEG Biofeedback Therapy? Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback, uses technological devices to collect information about the brain through brain wave readings. At a minimum, neurofeedback relies on the use of a monitoring device, electronic sensors, and software that can read the incoming brain wave data. This data in turn creates […]

Defining Experiential Therapy The notion of experiential therapy is a bit difficult to formally define, and there are a lot of misconceptions regarding what experiential therapies are. There are a number of experiential therapeutic methods that are designed to recreate real experiences that allow feelings, attitudes, and beliefs that are considered subconscious, or below the […]

Addiction is considered a chronic disease with a relapse rate of around 40%-60%, similar to other chronic conditions.2 Aftercare services and support groups can help to promote sustained abstinence, which has been proven to decrease relapse rates. Studies indicate that individuals who remain abstinent from drugs and alcohol for five or more years relapse less […]

Substance Addiction Help Addiction is a complex, chronic and often progressive mental health issue; however, it is treatable. The primary goals of addiction treatment are to help people stop using drugs and  then maintain their sobriety in the long-term so that they may live healthier, happier lives. Drug addiction treatment typically involves behavioral therapy and, […]

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a counseling approach used to motivate clients to change ambivalent behaviors. Studies indicate that utilizing MI in the treatment of substance use disorders yields positive behavioral outcomes when compared to no treatment at all. Positive outcomes include reduced substance use, fewer substance-related problems, and improved engagement and retention in treatment.1  What […]