Feeling like you are overwhelmed doesn’t just happen at work or when you have a string of bad luck. It can happen at any time, for any reason – even at a time when it doesn’t seem like anything “overwhelming” is happening at all. Mindfulness therapy can help, and you can also try these tips […]
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Wasatch Crest Business Development Representative, Josh Barker, lays out the top questions individuals should ask when choosing a treatment center. You can watch his presentation and read his questions below. Questions to Ask When Choosing a Treatment Center Insurance: If you’re planning on using insurance to finance treatment, does the treatment center take your
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For many people, there comes a time in life when you realize that you aren’t happy with just your typical day-to-day life. You start to think that there must be more to life than just trying to make ends meet and that 2-week vacation every year. You start to wonder what your true calling is
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Wasatch Crest uses a levels system to help clients progress in treatment. In this presentation, our Clinical Director, Rich McDonald, CMHC, discusses how the levels system works and its benefits. About the Author Rich McDonald, MS, CMHC — Clinical Director As the leader of Wasatch Crest’s clinical program, Rich has created a clinical culture
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By Wasatch Crest Program Graduate, Aspen M. Wasatch Crest program graduate, Aspen M., shares her story of recovery. You can watch her tell her story and read her inspiring narrative below. My name is Aspen, and I am a Wasatch Crest program graduate. My childhood was normal. I had a white picket fence family until
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Wasatch Crest’s Head Chef, Mirza is grilling pork chops, sauteeing portobello mushrooms, wrapping sliced melon with prosciutto, and tossing together watermelon salad for a perfect summertime meal. You can watch Mirza’s cooking tutorial here. The complete recipe is below. Ingredients *Makes a meal for four 4 Porkchops 1 gallon of water 1 cup of salt
A Clinical Conversation on Equine Therapy Wasatch Crest partners with an Eagala certified equine therapy specialist to offer equine therapy sessions to our clients. Highly intuitive animals, horses can connect with humans on a unique level and provide therapeutic takeaways for clients. You can learn more about the benefits of incorporating equine therapy into addiction
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This month, between the cookouts and the fireworks, you may also spend some time thinking about the reasons behind Independence Day and why we celebrate it – it is a celebration of freedom. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t “free” – we are trapped in unhealthy environments, blocked by mistakes of the past, or even tortured
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“Do what makes you happy” – you’ve probably heard it a dozen times, and it sounds like it should be pretty simple, right? Once you really put some thought into it, though, this “simple” idea can become quite overwhelming, and it has no doubt been the discussion topic of countless therapy sessions throughout the years.
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Men and women experience addiction and approach recovery differently. In this presentation, our Clinical Director, Rich McDonald, CMHC, and Program Director, Jessica Keddington discuss — Why women struggle with addiction differently than men The specific needs of women during treatment and recovery Why gender-specific transitional living is beneficial What clients can expect while attending our
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