Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, directive therapeutic approach that aims to help individuals resolve their feelings of ambivalence about change. Unlike some other therapeutic approaches that may rely more on confrontation or interpretation, MI emphasizes empathy, collaboration and evocation to ... Read More
Life in Recovery
After treatment, many of the guards that were in place are gone and you may find the old factors contributing to your mental state or substance use creeping back. Along with our clinical services and alumni program, we’re dedicated to equipping our patients with the tools to maintain long-term health. In this section, we provide further tips and advice on living your best life in your best health.
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“Dopamine Dressing”: A Guide to Feel-Good Fashion
Feeling comfortable in what you're wearing and confident in your appearance overall can truly boost your mood. That's something most people intuitively understand, but the idea of dressing for joy has now turned into a movement: dopamine dressing. Understanding Dopamine Dressing: Your Questions Answered Dopamine ... Read More
Avoid the Psychological Weight of a Bigger Waistline
It's easy to be sensitive about the smallest change in weight or appearance — after all, no one looks at you more than you do. Maybe you wake up in the morning after a night in which you ate a larger meal than usual. You look in the mirror and ask yourself: Was this belly fat always here? Should my chin be more ... Read More
10 Easy Tips to Improve Mind and Body Wellness
Updated on June 4, 2024 Every year, people make new resolutions to improve their health. These may include goals for weight loss and better fitness, but not so much for mind-body wellness. This New Year, the following tips to improve mind and body wellness may be worth considering. What Is Mind and Body ... Read More
Why Stress Is the Enemy of Creativity
"Stress is the enemy of creativity. Our best work often comes from a state of nonchalance, when our minds are calm." — Will Meier, "The Next Web" People often think of creativity as being the source of art, music and films, but many people's work requires them to generate new ideas. Trying to do creative work is a ... Read More
How Celebrity Drew Barrymore Overcame Teen Substance Abuse
Best known for her role as the little girl Gertie in the Spielberg classic E.T. the Extraterrestrial, Drew Barrymore later endured a childhood and adolescence scarred by alcohol and drug abuse, depression and suicidal ideation. Today, she is a successful and sober author, actress and businesswoman who talks openly ... Read More
The Skinny on Lily Allen’s Adderall Addiction
There are plenty of tactics out there to lose weight quickly. And while some of them may even work, they often come with some potentially dangerous side effects. One particularly hazardous weight loss approach is abusing Adderall. This prescription drug can suppress your appetite, resulting in weight loss, but it's ... Read More
3 Things Michael Phelps Learned From His Depression Struggles
He is the most decorated Olympic competitor in history. The epitome of what a successful athlete achieves over a career. Lauded by fellow competitors and the media, and adored by his fans, Michael Phelps' life looked like an American success story. But for Michael Phelps, depression was a constant companion, so bad at ... Read More
