2021

Get Creative With Therapy: The Role of Art and Music in Addiction Treatment

Addiction Treatment / July 6, 2021

Wasatch Crest incorporates art and music into our addiction treatment therapy. In this presentation, Wasatch Crest’s Clinical Director, Rich McDonald, CMHC covers: -What music and art therapy is -Why music and art should be incorporated into treatment and recovery. -How to lead music and art therapy sessions. -Successful case studies of clients who’ve experienced music […]

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Great Things About Families

We don’t get to pick our families, and we all know that our family members are far from perfect. But take a second look – we may have had problems with family in the past, but that’s the thing about family – sharing some DNA is the perfect excuse to reach out when you need

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What’s Cooking at Wasatch: Chicken Margherita

Miscellaneous / June 29, 2021

Wasatch Crest’s Head Chef, Mirza Miljkovic, makes our clients chicken Margherita for a bright beginning-of-summer dish. The concept is the same as a Margherita pizza. But, instead of dough, you use a chicken breast. The entire process takes 15 to 20 minutes. You can watch Mirza’s cooking tutorial here. The complete recipe is below. Ingredients

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A Guide to Our Admissions Process

Miscellaneous / June 25, 2021

Below, find a presentation overviewing our admissions process with details about: How our admissions process works — clinically, medically, and financially What individuals are responsible for during the admissions process How the admissions process may vary for different individuals Common obstacles faced when attempting to secure treatment for individuals and strategies to overcome them How

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Treatment Magazine: The Advantages of Gender-Specific Care

Miscellaneous / June 17, 2021

Treatment Magazine journalist Jenny Diedrich covered our gender-specific transitional living program. Read an excerpt of the story below. The full story is available on TreatmentMagazine.com. June 15, 2021 Men and women experience addiction and approach recovery differently, and one Utah treatment center is expanding to help focus on their specific needs. Wasatch Crest Treatment Services—a

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Dealing with Difficult Family Members

For Loved Ones, Recovery / June 15, 2021

In an ideal world, “family” would be made up of people that are always supportive – a group of people that you always get along with and you know you can depend on. However, as most of us know all too well, this is not an ideal world! How can you deal with family drama,

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The Calming Effect of Religion and Spirituality

Mindfulness Therapy / May 30, 2021

Religion and spirituality are topics that can arouse controversy. However, whether you are a firm follower of your faith or struggle to come to peace with all the doubts you have about religion, most psychologists would agree that having spiritual beliefs can have a positive impact on a person’s life, mental health, and sense of

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Why Is Mindfulness So Hard?

Mindfulness Therapy / May 15, 2021

Do you ever find that your brain has so much going on that you can’t control it all? And then you end up feeling anxious and depressed? It can be hard to control your thoughts and just enjoy the moment – and that’s where the concept of “mindfulness” comes in. But as anyone who has

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Monitoring Alumni Mental Health

Alumni Program / May 14, 2021

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re talking about how we create a mentally strong community for our alumni. Wasatch Crest’s Clinical Director and Alumni Coordinator discuss how through peer support, clinical monitoring, and alumni events, we help keep alumni connected to recovery. Watch their discussion below. About the Author Rich McDonald, MS, CMHC

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Tour Our Uinta Women’s Transitional Living Residence

Wasatch Crest Programs / May 11, 2021

Women experience addiction and approach recovery differently than men. Wasatch Crest’s women’s transitional living residence allows female clients can heal according to their needs while surrounded by empathetic individuals of their gender. Uinta Women’s Transitional Living Program Director, Becky Wheelock gives a tour of the new women’s residence. Watch it here.

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