by admin | Dec 24, 2021 | Individual Therapy
None of us is a stranger to the feeling of stress. Anxiety and stress are typical responses that we experience throughout challenging times in our lives. In many cases, stress and anxiety contribute to stimulation and excitement, motivating us to perform better. In...
by westcoastrc | Aug 21, 2021 | Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Mindfulness, Recovery Tools
Self-care may be one of the most critical factors in one’s recovery journey. When addiction is experienced in life, the substance at hand can become more important than the person’s health, leading to self-neglect. If one is not taking care of themself, their mood and...
by westcoastrc | Aug 16, 2021 | Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Treatment Modalities
Every recovery journey is unique, as there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for reaching sobriety. It may be easy to compare one’s recovery progress with someone else’s progress; however, it is essential to remember that everyone’s journey is incredibly...
by westcoastrc | Jul 17, 2021 | Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
When you seek treatment for addiction or a mental health disorder, you will most likely experience individual therapy and group therapy. While both have similar qualities, the two therapies are different. However, participating in both individual and group therapy can...
by westcoastrc | Jul 7, 2021 | Individual Therapy
Dialectical behavioral therapy, also known as DBT, is a form of treatment to help you manage emotional conflicts and build new skills. DBT focuses on mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation strategies. The techniques are effective with DBT because it...
by westcoastrc | Jun 19, 2020 | Blog, Curated Articles, Individual Therapy, Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention, Treatment Modalities
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome Ask any recovering addict and they will tell you the recovery process is no easy task. One of the most challenging components of recovery is post-acute withdrawal syndrome or PAWS. PAWS is not well-known outside of addiction and recovery...