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Creating the Right Treatment Plan
A treatment plan for mental health or subsance use disorders is a collaborative approach between a client and clinician., What is a treatment plan and where can I get one? Here are the answers to your burning questions. Treatment plans in t
4 Sober Vacation Destinations for Summer
Summer travel can be stressful for people in recovery. If you’re trying to stay sober while traveling, here are some sober vacation destinations to visit., Many people look forward to warmer months as an opportunity to take a break from rea
Stress Remedies for Recovery
Finding healthy ways to relieve stress can help you turn a trigger into a mindful practice. Try our tips to find more peace throughout recovery., Stress and addiction go hand-in-hand. When many people feel stressed out from life’s challenge
Managing Travel Anxiety Symptoms
To manage symptoms of travel anxiety, you can utilize holistic therapies, keep yourself distracted and have a plan in case delays or changes occur., While vacations and traveling are stereotypical causes for excitement and thoughts of relax
Staying Sober After Rehab
To maintain your sobriety after rehab, it's important to keep in contact with your therapist and build a strong community of people around you. , Graduating from a rehab program isn’t the end of your recovery; rather, it is the beginning of
Boundaries to Respect With Your Therapist
The therapeutic alliance is a bond between client and therapist. It’s good to have a trusting relationship with your therapist, but there are boundaries., Over time, a relationship with your therapist can feel incredibly close, as many of t
Keeping an Eye on Your Kid
Learn how to keep track of your teens technology usage while in recovery. Saving them from possible pitfalls and providing support., Modern-day technology is not only addictive but a way for recovering teens to easily connect with past frie
Social Media And Self Confidence
Social media's impact on self-esteem, body image, mental wellbeing and physical health is severe, and it could be affecting your relationships, coping and joy., The online world has faced a major boom in social media platforms and usage in
A Parent’s Guide to College Alcoholism
While in college the temptation of alcohol is strong for many young adults. Learn how to recognize the signs if your child is abusing., Sending your child to college is a bittersweet moment. You’re so proud of and excited for your freshman
Handling Post Graduation Stress
To handle the stress of graduation, seek healthy coping mechanisms like sleep and exercising, talking to friends and asking for help when needed., Graduation time — whether you're graduating from college or high school — is full of question
How Addiction Affects Children
A drug addicted parent has effects on children that could last a lifetime, from stunted growth in utero to an increased likelihood of substance use later on., Addiction to drugs or alcohol can take a severe toll on a person’s life, but ofte
Supporting a Spouse in Recovery
As the spouse, you can be a significantly positive impact in your loved one's recovery from addiction by providing constant support for them., A drug or alcohol addiction can put immense strain on a relationship. If your spouse or significant other has recently started a treatment program, they have taken an important step towards recovery, but you may be wondering when the difficulties are going to end. While recovery and treatment are still challenging times for both of you,
Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders
Understanding co-occurring disorders and treating both the addiction and mental disorder can help you find break free from addiction's cycle., Have you ever wondered why some people continually go in and out of rehab or repeatedly break sob
Visiting Wine Country While Sober
There is so much to do in Wine Country, so with the right friends and a solid plan, you can enjoy Northern California beauty and practice sobriety., Napa Valley, California — the first thought that comes to mind, most likely, is Wine countr
Dangers of Untreated Mental Illness
If left untreated, mental illness can cause severe health issues. Learn more about the dangers and finding treatment., Millions of Americans suffer from mental illness every year. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) estimates that 43.8 million adults in the United States experience mental illness annually. Around 10 million people suffer from a mental illness that severely interferes with major life activities. Sadly, more than half of these mental illnesses go
Recovering From Substance as a Parent
Recovering from substance abuse as a parent can be extremely difficult. High Focus Centers is here to help. Learn more about getting the help you need while supporting your family along the way., Substance abuse is known to break apart families because of the emotional distress and lack of dependability that an addiction brings into the household. Taking steps towards recovery can help you heal as both an individual and as a parent. Allow the process of recovery to help you regain your life and relationships with the
How to Celebrate Recovery Milestones
Whether you plan a trip, give back to your community or have a small get together with your people, it's important to celebrate addiction recovery milestones., With sobriety comes the need to restructure your life. Learning what brings you
How to Help a Spouse With Anxiety
Supporting a partner with anxiety is easy with tips like using affirming language and finding daily practices to do together., All marriages have their challenges, and supporting a partner with anxiety is common trial couples face. In fact, the American Psychological Association states that 30 percent of American adults will experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetimes, and anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition. Thus, many people experience the obstacle of helping
Getting Sober in the Restaurant Industry
If you work in the restaurant industry, it's important to have healthy boundaries and open conversations to help maintain sobriety. , People working in the restaurant industry face the unique challenge of being around alcohol as part of the
Can Relationships Survive Addiction?
Rebuilding trust and repairing relationships is a crucial component in the process of addiction recovery, benefitting the one in recovery and their loved ones., For many, getting treatment for addiction isn’t what scares clients the most — it is the daunting thought of rebuilding one's life. Recovery does not end when you leave the doors of the treatment center; it continues for the majority of your life as you work to navigate and repair any damage done during the
Coping With The Loss Of A Parent
Coping with the death of a parent is easier when you understand the stages of grief, embrace your emotions, participate in rituals and more., Even with advanced knowledge of impending death, there’s no way to prepare for the heavy emotions
What is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more than an attention disorder, and is additionally characterize by hyperactivity and impulsivity. , Sometimes attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorde
Recovery in the Jungle
Vacation is no excuse to miss your 12-step meeting. A recent trip to Costa Rica is the perfect example of how the community of recovery translates., 12-Step Meeting on a Beach The jungle of Costa Rica seems an unlikely place to find a 12-st
Challenge Irrational Thoughts
Challenge irrational thoughts by differentiating between rational and irrational thinking and working with a therapist., We've all been told by well-meaning loved ones at some point that something we did or said was unreasonable. We often m
