Trauma is a complex response to an intensely disturbing event that completely overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, creates feelings of helplessness, and diminishes their feelings of self and their ability to
Vivitrol is a brand-name version of the drug naltrexone, a medication used to help treat alcohol and opioid dependence. Typically administered as a monthly injection, Vivitrol is an opioid antagonist, which blocks
Brainspotting is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of neuroscience with psychotherapy to address emotional and psychological trauma. It’s a relatively recent therapy that is based on the idea that the positioning
Narcissistic Personality Disorder, or NPD, is a serious mental affliction that is generally characterized by a relatively long pattern of exaggerated or artificially inflated self-importance, a deep need for continued attention and
Welcoming a loved one home from recovery treatment is an exciting but potentially nerve-wracking time, typically filled with hope and cautious optimism. It’s also a time when many open and honest conversations
When a loved one returns home from a recovery journey, we all hope for the best. But what happens when things don’t go as planned, and they relapse? Seeing a loved one
While the conversations about a loved one’s addiction and its impact on the family are important ones, they are also heavy with emotion and complexity. They are critical to have, but they
For individuals obtaining mental health treatment, it has probably been mentioned by your care team that there is incredible value in peer support. Peer support has been rapidly gaining recognition as a
