by westcoastrc | Aug 11, 2021 | Family Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Treatment Modalities
Trauma can happen to anyone, with many people experiencing numerous traumas over their lifetime. It can be challenging to identify a personal experience as trauma if we are unsure how to categorize trauma itself. The American Psychological Association defines trauma...
by westcoastrc | Aug 9, 2021 | Recovery Tools, Transitional Living, Treatment Modalities
Aftercare plans are intentional, individualized plans prepared as a part of one’s long-term recovery process. Typically, these are written plans that incorporate support programs and other accessible services to an individual post-treatment. Addiction does not stop...
by westcoastrc | Aug 5, 2021 | Mindfulness, Recovery Tools, Treatment Modalities
Addiction can impact the brain on many different levels. It may be beneficial for those in recovery to understand how addiction occurs in the brain. The chemistry of one’s brain is incredibly complex, with an incredible amount of different chemicals and connections...
by westcoastrc | Jul 15, 2021 | Treatment Modalities
Learning more about yourself and the relationship between science and substance use is acquired in recovery through psychoeducation. Psychoeducation is used with multiple approaches of therapeutic group-based therapies and behavioral treatments. The overall...
by westcoastrc | Jul 8, 2021 | Treatment Modalities
The mind-body connection is stronger than we think. When a person experiences a traumatic event, both their mind and body are affected. Trauma can have a lasting impact on a person, even years after the event. It can also contribute to other conditions, such as mental...
by westcoastrc | Jul 2, 2021 | Treatment Modalities
Holistic treatment is an alternative form of care in substance use recovery, often used in conjunction with traditional forms of therapy. Substance use experiences alternate differently from person to person, and there are often co-occurring health disorders that...
