Counseling & Therapy
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Preventing Harmful Behaviors with Problem-Solving
By Wish RecoveryIt is not enough to identify the reasons for problems; instead, one must actively develop a plan for dealing with those causes.... Continue Reading
It is not enough to identify the reasons for problems; instead, one must actively develop a plan for dealing with those causes.... Continue Reading

Turning the Tide: How an Active Addict Found Peace Through Therapy
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Therapist Nicole Arzt recounts how one of her patients "experimented" with sobriety before committing to a sober life. Continue Reading
Therapist Nicole Arzt recounts how one of her patients "experimented" with sobriety before committing to a sober life. Continue Reading

My Experience with Pet Therapy
By Leia RiveraPet therapy turned around my recovery and changed my life, and I believe it can do the same for others. Continue Reading
Pet therapy turned around my recovery and changed my life, and I believe it can do the same for others. Continue Reading

3 Things to Remember During Your First Group Therapy Session
By Tori UtleyThe first night of treatment can be nerve-wracking for everyone. Remember these tips to set your nerves aside and start your jo... Continue Reading
The first night of treatment can be nerve-wracking for everyone. Remember these tips to set your nerves aside and start your jo... Continue Reading

Introducing the Emotional Freedom Technique
By Caitlin ThiedeRemember, with the right guidance and some practice, the Emotional Freedom Technique can help provide exactly what it promises:... Continue Reading
Remember, with the right guidance and some practice, the Emotional Freedom Technique can help provide exactly what it promises:... Continue Reading

Reaping the Rewards of ‘Horticultural Therapy’ in Addiction Recovery
By Caitlin ThiedeTherapeutic horticulture could be defined as the art or practice of garden cultivation and management for the purpose of self-h... Continue Reading
Therapeutic horticulture could be defined as the art or practice of garden cultivation and management for the purpose of self-h... Continue Reading

CBT vs. DBT: Is One Better Than the Other?
By Leia RiveraThese two most prevalent types of treatment have differences that could affect which one could better benefit a patient. Continue Reading
These two most prevalent types of treatment have differences that could affect which one could better benefit a patient. Continue Reading

What I Learned About Myself After My First Therapy Session
By Lisa OBrienOne writer walks us through the roller coaster of emotions she went through before she finally went to her first therapy sessio... Continue Reading
One writer walks us through the roller coaster of emotions she went through before she finally went to her first therapy sessio... Continue Reading

Psychotherapy: For One-on-One Recovery
By Lisa OBrienA trustworthy professional can teach you tools on how to better cope with family of origin issues, depression, or why certain p... Continue Reading
A trustworthy professional can teach you tools on how to better cope with family of origin issues, depression, or why certain p... Continue Reading

Individual vs. Group Therapy: What's the Best Choice for You?
By Elizabeth SewardIndividual and group therapies can both help strengthen the process of recovery. Learn about the biggest differences between th... Continue Reading
Individual and group therapies can both help strengthen the process of recovery. Learn about the biggest differences between th... Continue Reading

Signs That You're Too Dependent On Your Therapist
By Dominica ApplegateHaving a great professional bond with your therapist is important, but when you start to live your life according to his or her... Continue Reading
Having a great professional bond with your therapist is important, but when you start to live your life according to his or her... Continue Reading

Defining Therapy Treatment Options
By Nina BradshawYour therapist can approach treatment a number of ways. Here’s an overview of some of the most commonly used therapy techniques... Continue Reading
Your therapist can approach treatment a number of ways. Here’s an overview of some of the most commonly used therapy techniques... Continue Reading

Life After Therapy: 4 Tips on How to Fly on Your Own
By Audrey BeimIt’s easy to latch onto therapy as a safety net, but there are also ways to move forward without it. Continue Reading
It’s easy to latch onto therapy as a safety net, but there are also ways to move forward without it. Continue Reading

Imagination Therapy: Does It Really Work?
By Dominica ApplegateSome therapists are using guided imagery to help launch people into making positive changes in their lives. Take a look at the ... Continue Reading
Some therapists are using guided imagery to help launch people into making positive changes in their lives. Take a look at the ... Continue Reading

4 Practical Gains from Group Therapy
By Chris WeldonWhat you can't get from an one-on-one session. Continue Reading
What you can't get from an one-on-one session. Continue Reading