Art therapy may involve painting, sculpting, drawing, or creating collages or other creative media. A trained art therapist will be involved in these sessions, either observing the creative process or engaging directly with the art and artist. This process can help raise self-esteem and creates an outlet for people to express their emotions.
Adventure therapy can be a beneficial tool in the treatment of substance abuse or mental health conditions. While talk therapies are crucial, not everyone responds equally well to all forms of therapy. Adventure therapy provides an alternative approach focused on physical activity, group work, and spending quiet time in nature.
How to Speak to Someone With Mental Illness Watching a loved one struggle with mental illness can be devastating and is certainly challenging. It’s human nature to want to solve our loved one’s problems and take their pain away. Unfortunately, we can’t control every situation and cure someone’s mental illness. It can also be tricky …
How Panic Disorder Affects Everything About Your Life At Warner Park Recovery, we see many people who suffer from some measure of panic disorder. This disorder affects close to thirty percent of the population but only a minority of these people seek mental health treatment until the disorder has made a large negative impact upon …
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How Depression Affects Your Substance Abuse Many people with depression become addicted to drugs or alcohol, and many people with substance abuse disorders become depressed. They are co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis. Sadly, each disorder can make the other one worse. Continue reading to understand how the two go hand in hand and play off …
Inpatient vs Outpatient: Which is Best for You? Making the decision to end your dependency from addiction to alcohol or drugs is a major lifestyle change. Recovery from addiction takes work and your chances of success increase when you engage in a recovery program. Programs typically come in two forms: inpatient and outpatient. Both inpatient …
The Benefits of a Partial Day Program in Recovery Searching for the right addiction treatment can feel like an overwhelming task at times. It can feel like there are too many options, or you may not feel like there’s anything that suits your specific needs. Even the simple decision of choosing between attending an inpatient …
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