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...
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...
by westcoastrc | Mar 13, 2020 | Blog, Curated Articles, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention, Treatment Modalities
Taking the First Step in Art Therapy When I walk through the door to facilitate an art therapy group, I often get mixed responses from my clients. Some love art therapy and feel comfortable with creative mediums; being in a group where they do not have to use words to...
