For many individuals in early recovery, self-expression can be a significant hurdle – perhaps one of the most significant. They have difficulty finding the words to describe how they’re feeling. It’s difficult to ask for help when you really don’t know what you need. Expressive arts and experiential therapies are a part of many recovery […]
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For anyone familiar with our rehab services, you know we’re big on recreational therapy to treat addiction. If you or a loved one are considering addiction treatment, or would like to incorporate more outdoor activities into your recovery, this post is for you. Blogs are a great way to learn about a trail or destination
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Are you thinking about quitting drugs or alcohol? Are you concerned that getting sober might take the fun out of your life? Are you worried that you’ll be bored or feel cut off from everything you’ve come to know? Okay, so some things have to change going forward. You aren’t going to be spending hours
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A person you love is struggling with addiction, but they don’t think they need help. They want to take care of it on their own, or they simply deny that they have a problem at all. When a loved one doesn’t want to enter treatment, why they are resistant? For some, admitting that they have
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Addiction affects many parts of your life. Your personal relationships, your health, your mental wellness, and your career are all impacted in some way. There are some professions where excessive alcohol or drug use will cost you your career, but that’s not the only case where addiction can damage your livelihood. All professions can be
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Recovering from addiction is more than stopping alcohol or drugs. It’s more than getting through detox. These two steps are first and foremost, but finding peace in long-term recovery requires important internal work as well as lifestyle changes. Not everything has to change. Changing everything about who you are and how you live could invite
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Utah is home to some of the most beautiful outdoor expanses in the nation. The state has several cities with the ideal environment for people in recovery for more reasons than just its outdoors. Friendly and welcoming locals, great economic environments, and low crime rates provide the ideal atmosphere to create new routines, traditions, and
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Adventure therapy has been a prominent form of recovery for several decades now. It’s very different from talk therapy groups in that it typically takes place in an outdoor setting with experiences that require problem solving skills. In adventure based experiential therapy, you are able to face personal challenges relying only on yourself and your
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When you find out someone you love is using drugs or abusing alcohol, it’s alarming. It’s shocking. It’s confusing. It’s heartbreaking. This person that you love is hurting himself, and you have questions – lots of them. How did this happen? Why is he doing this? Why doesn’t he stop? Is this my fault? Can
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Do you have an adult child with an addiction problem? Are you distraught, burnt out, overwhelmed with emotional pain, and confused? Do you feel burdened? Do you resent feeling used? Enabling: fixing problems or removing a consequence for him with good intentions, but interfering with his opportunity to grow and be responsible for himself. Are
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