Acceptance as a Method for Recovery Table of Contents Acceptance as a Method for Recovery What Is Radical Acceptance DBT Therapy and Radical Acceptance Skills The Role of Acceptance in Addiction Recovery When Should I Use Radical Acceptance Achieving Long-Term Recovery With Radical Acceptance Seek Help Cultivating a Practice of Acceptance at Emerald Isle If…
Read ArticleReality TV has been a mainstay of American television since the mid-90s. The tried-and-true formula of taking individuals and sticking them into a situation to see how they react has launched many entertainment careers. One of the personalities that it has thrown into the limelight is Zac Clark. The 37-year-old New Jersey resident came out…
Read ArticleHoliday Triggers are Normal Table of Contents Holiday Triggers are Normal Everyone’s Path is Unique, No Need for FOMO Clarity Goes a Long Way I’ve spent many a St. Patrick’s Day out of my mind drunk. I’ve embarrassed myself every year in one way or another due to my drinking. Sobriety is not normally…
Read ArticleWhat is an Addiction Recovery Journey? Table of Contents What is an Addiction Recovery Journey? Understanding The Process of Getting Clean What is Substance Abuse? The Physical Effects of Substance Abuse How Substance Abuse Can Impact Your Mental Health Treatment Options 6 Quotes to Inspire Your Addiction Recovery Journey Let Us Help You Get…
Read ArticleThe Role of Emotional Health and Well-Being Table of Contents The Role of Emotional Health and Well-Being What Is Emotional Well-Being / Emotional Health? Known Benefits of Sound Emotional Health How is Emotional Well-Being Measured What Determines Your Level of Emotional Wellness Can You Change Your State of Emotional Well-Being Keep Your Stress Levels Under…
Read ArticleEveryone’s Situation is Unique Table of Contents Everyone’s Situation is Unique Family History When to Get Help Coping with Mental Health What causes someone to be an alcoholic? We can all come up with a few common reasons off the top of our head. Childhood trauma, depression, parents drank, etc. Although a lot of people…
Read ArticleThe Hurdles Of Protecting Your Children Table of Contents The Hurdles Of Protecting Your Children Can Parenting Prevent Addiction A Bad Childhood Makes For a Bad Adulthood How To Help A Child Battling Addiction Your life is shaped by your upbringing. A lot of the worst people in the world are shaped by their childhoods.…
Read ArticleRemember the holidays when you were a child? Before the thought of a sober holidays was even a figment in your mind. With Labor Day coming up fast to mark the start of the holiday season, there’s not time like the present to brush up on your approach to sober holidays this year. No matter…
Read ArticleWhat’s Next After Treatment and/or Rehab Table of Contents What’s Next After Treatment and/or Rehab Staying Active for Your Recovery Sober Living Options Relapse and Recovery for Life After Addiction Repairing Relationships in Recovery Additional Tips and Suggestions Learn More About Life After Addiction at Emerald Isle So you have done the hard work of…
Read ArticleThe Benefits of Art Therapy for Recovery Table of Contents The Benefits of Art Therapy for Recovery What Is Art Therapy? Training for Art Therapists Is Art Therapy for Adults, Too? Settings for Art Therapy Near You Applications for Art Therapy Benefits of Art Therapy for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Mental Health Treatment and Art…
Read ArticleRecovering From the Bodily Effects of Serious Trauma Table of Contents Recovering From the Bodily Effects of Serious Trauma How the Body Stores Trauma What Are Neurogenic Tremors Tremors, PTSD and Trauma Triggers Shaking as Trauma Relief TRE and Initiating Neurogenic Tremors Medical Supervision and Neurogenic Tremors Addressing the Root Cause of Neurogenic Tremors Inpatient…
Read ArticleThe Damaging Impact of Stigma Toward Mental Illness Table of Contents The Damaging Impact of Stigma Toward Mental Illness What Is Meant By Stigma The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health and Mental Illness Examples of Mental Health Stigmas Mental Health Discrimination The Effects of Mental Health Stigma Steps to Cope With Stigma The Importance of Peer…
Read ArticleRecovery is a constant learning process. You learn a lot from the people you meet and listen to in meetings. You learn a lot about yourself. I’ve learned more about myself through the program at Emerald Isle Health and Recovery than I have at any other point in my life. The power of reflection cannot…
Read ArticleCoping With Post-Holiday Depression Table of Contents Coping With Post-Holiday Depression Are the Post-Holiday Blues Real What Causes the Post-Holiday Blues What About Diet and a Post-Christmas Sugar Crash Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder Stress and Relief Around the Holidays Tips for Beating the Post-Holiday Blues Going Gently Into New Year’s Resolutions Learn More About…
Read ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Harm Reduction for Substance Problems Table of Contents The Pros and Cons of Harm Reduction for Substance Problems Harm Reduction Methods What is Moderation Management Abstinence Vs. Moderation Management The Tools of Moderation Management Studies and Outcomes With Moderation Management When Moderation is Not Recommended The Importance of Peer Support…
Read ArticleAfter someone has experienced significant trauma, usually the only way of coming out of it is by doing trauma work. A successful form of treatment is known as intensive trauma therapy. If you are suffering from trauma, Emerald Isle offers a full array of therapy methods that can help with healing. Intensive trauma therapy programs…
Read ArticleHave you ever thought that your brain plays a much larger part in your wellness than just your mental health? Medical professionals would agree. The mind-body connection is the feedback loop between your thoughts and your feelings. “Feeling” here doesn’t mean the emotions you feel, but rather your physical condition. When you feel a certain…
Read ArticleRecovery takes time, and there’s always a chance that relapse may occur. However, part of the journey to recovery is having the right kind of support network to help. The overall responsibility will always be with the recovering person, but the task does require help from external sources. Friends and family provide some of that…
Read ArticleHow Does Addiction Harm The Family Members Of Those Struggling With Substance Abuse? Table of Contents How Does Addiction Harm The Family Members Of Those Struggling With Substance Abuse? Understanding Alcohol And Drug Addiction Dysfunctional Roles Found In Families Of Addiction Services That Can Help Families Affected By Substance Abuse Learning Healthy Boundaries And Better…
Read ArticleCoping With Drug Dreams During Addiction Recovery Table of Contents Coping With Drug Dreams During Addiction Recovery What Is a Drug Dream The Basis of Drug Dreams in Recovering Individuals What Do Relapse Dreams Mean Are Drinking and Drug Dreams Common for Sober People Night Terrors and Dreaming of Drug Use Steps to Get Rid…
Read ArticleCoping With Your Urges to Drink or Take Drugs Table of Contents Coping With Your Urges to Drink or Take Drugs What Is An Urge Behavioral Therapy and Addiction Treatment Overview What Is Urge Surfing Steps Used to Urge Surf Effectively The Evidence for Mindfulness Practices Using Urge Surfing to Improve Daily Living Using Urge…
Read ArticleHelping a Loved One Seek Appropriate Alcohol Treatment Table of Contents Helping a Loved One Seek Appropriate Alcohol Treatment Living Alongside an Alcohol Use Disorder What Is the Treatment Process for Alcoholism How to Get Help for an Alcoholic Loved One Ways to Present Rehab to a Loved One in Denial How to Help Even…
Read ArticleThe Benefits of Experiential Psychotherapy Table of Contents The Benefits of Experiential Psychotherapy What Is Psychodrama The Roles and Phases of Psychodrama Therapy What Techniques Are Used in Psychodrama How Can Psychodrama Help With Addiction and Trauma Does Psychodrama Work With Dual Diagnosis Disorders Psychodrama as a Component of Holistic Treatment Travelling for Inpatient Treatment…
Read ArticleWhat is Alcoholics Anonymous? Table of Contents What is Alcoholics Anonymous? What are the benefits of AA attendance? What to expect from an AA meeting Finding AA meetings in Maricopa county. Finding an AA-friendly rehab in Maricopa county. Get sober with a holistic rehab and AA in Maricopa County. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship…
Read ArticleMorality is a fluid thing, but it has an extreme impact on how we see the world and interact with it. Moral Reconation Therapy is a method of treatment that can help a person come to terms with their current situation. In our guide, we explore what exactly this form of therapy does and how…
Read ArticleWhat is a mental health crisis? Table of Contents What is a mental health crisis? What is the difference between a crisis vs a mental health emergency? How can I tell if I am in a crisis with mental health? What are the warning signs of a mental health crisis? What causes a mental health…
Read ArticleAntidepressants have long been used to treat mental disorders. Over the years, their adoption has led to in-depth research about how these drugs can aid someone seeking to overcome these illnesses. Depression is one of the most prevalent mental illnesses afflicting persons across the world in the modern day. According to the WHO, an estimated…
Read ArticleEuphoric recall, what is it exactly? Table of Contents Euphoric recall, what is it exactly? Euphoric recall and its rose-colored glasses Does euphoric recall have an impact on addiction? Euphoric recall and its influence on addiction recovery The experience of the addict with euphoric recall Find Real Hope for Lasting Recovery at Emerald Isle Euphoric…
Read ArticleHelpful Approaches to Dealing with Trauma Table of Contents Helpful Approaches to Dealing with Trauma What is the Safe and Sound Protocol? What does the sound protocol (SSP) involve? SSP and social engagement systems Polyvagal theory and the autonomic nervous system Changing Stress Responses Triggered by Trauma What is the vagus nerve? What is the…
Read ArticleMarijuana addiction is a very real phenomenon and one that is becoming increasingly common as the drug becomes more socially acceptable. While marijuana might not be as physically addictive as some other substances, it can be just as difficult to break free from its grip as other forms of hard drug addiction. A rehab for…
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