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At the turn of each new year, not only do we get to decide what we want to do with our fresh start, but we also must decide what to carry forward with us into the next season of life. While there are many things we like to leave behind from 2021, there are countless …
When entering addiction treatment, many people fear that freedom goes right out the window. Never to be seen for the duration of time while they’re in treatment. However, at The Ranch Tennessee, we value our client’s autonomy. We recognize that unique strengths exist within each individual who walks through our doors. We approach our clients …
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When your life is defined by the alcohol you drink or chasing down the next pill or any other means of fighting off the emotional tsunami that’s always just barely kept at bay, you might think that the secret to a fulfilling life is not for you. You may have already given up hope. You …
Fearing the unknown is a seemingly inevitable part of human life and one of the most cited fears of those entering addiction treatment for the first time. Not knowing what to expect in treatment and not knowing how others will react to your admission of addiction are both powerful fears that tend to keep us …
The holidays are rife with things that make picking up a drink feel like the most natural thing in the world. Maybe it once was, but for you, at this place and in this moment, that urge can feel catastrophic. Suddenly you’re Scrooge. You aren’t drinking anymore. And alcohol drinking cues and all their roles …
Understanding Person-First Treatment Have you heard this phrase before, “person-first treatment” or even “person-first language,” and been confused by what it meant? Many treatment centers will claim to be person-first. But perhaps never explain its purpose and why it should matter to you. Let us explain. Person-first treatment is rooted in this truth: you are …
A Day at The Ranch: Holiday Edition The festivities and celebrations at the end of a year can be a challenging time for all individuals. Especially those seeking treatment during the holidays for mental health challenges or addiction. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 24% of people diagnosed with mental health …
Exercises for the Soul Attention to our bodily health through physical activity, nutrition and getting enough sleep, as well as taking time for our mental health, often find their way onto our self-care plans, but what about exercises that target the soul? How can holistic care help? Although most people focus on their physical health …
Understanding Your Relationship with Food for Healthy Mental Wellbeing To eat in a way that’s considered acceptable by society’s latest diet trends, and in their pursuit of building a healthy relationship with food, many people end up obsessing about what they put on their plates. Constantly bombarded with television and social media messages about dieting …
Why Does Spirituality Matter in Addiction Treatment and Wellness? Discovering how to express spirituality in addiction treatment can be difficult, as even the word “spirituality” can mean different things to different people. For some people, the concept of exercising spirituality may mean attending religious services at a chosen place of worship and praying to God …
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