Individual Therapy at The Ranch Articles>Early Recovery, Articles>Mental Health, Articles>Recovery at The Ranch, Articles>Therapy, Mental Health, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNFebruary 20, 2020Our clients meet at a minimum weekly with their primary therapist for individual therapy at The Ranch. Our individual therapy sessions in Tennessee are designed to give each client the opportunity to explore painful issues; they may not yet be ready to work on in traditional group therapy. Specialized Individual Therapy at The Ranch In…
Working with Families While Patients are in Treatment Articles>Early Recovery, Articles>Recovery at The Ranch, From Our Experts>Tennessee, Relationships, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNFebruary 19, 2020Addiction impacts the entire family system. The addict typically experiences feelings of despair, hopelessness, guilt, shame, loneliness, and worthlessness. The family also experiences similar feelings. Families may have increased anxiety, loss of their own identity, diminished work functioning, isolation, and an overall decrease in life satisfaction. Working with families while patients are in treatment is…
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: The Magic of Horses Articles>Early Recovery, Articles>Recovery at The Ranch, RecoveryBy The Ranch TNFebruary 18, 2020Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is one of the fastest-growing segments in the mental health field. EAP has proven to be an extremely effective form of therapy that can be implemented in tandem with other more traditional modes of therapy. Learn more about Equine Assisted Psychotherapy in Tennessee. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Unlike traditional therapies, Equine Assisted…
6 Ways Yoga Helps With Depression and Addiction Articles>Mental Health, Articles>Recovery at The Ranch, Depression, From Our Experts>TennesseeBy The Ranch TNMay 11, 2017By Valerie Martin, LCSW, RYT, Trauma Therapist and Yoga Instructor at The Ranch With the explosion of yoga in the west over the past two decades, it’s clear that this ancient tradition is shedding its old reputation as an esoteric practice exclusively for the spiritually devout. It’s also not just for those who consider themselves…
3 Adventure Therapies for Addiction That Promote Spiritual Growth Articles>Recovery at The Ranch, Articles>Therapy, From Our Experts>TennesseeBy The Ranch TNMay 3, 2017By Megan Repass, MS, LADAC-II, CCM, EAGALA-C, Director of Adventure and Equine Therapy at The Ranch Ana was in treatment for drug addiction and working on her tendency toward morbid rumination. Obsessive thought overwhelmed her, making it almost impossible for her to get out of her own head. But as someone who’d spent much of…
Finding Self-Confidence After Sex Addiction Articles>Recovery at The RanchBy The Ranch TNOctober 18, 2014Jacob likes to say that his father was the only person in his family allowed to express emotion, although the only emotion he expressed was anger. If the paperboy missed the driveway, his father raged. If the pasta was overcooked, rage. If Jacob stuttered while trying to answer his father’s demanding questions, more rage. Rage…
Dogs as Addiction Treatment Articles>Recovery at The RanchBy The Ranch TNSeptember 24, 2014No, a dog can’t cure your addiction. But a dog can be a constant and loyal companion, a powerful tool for controlling stress and anxiety, and an animal that needs your care and love. These attributes make dogs important instruments for mental and emotional wellness. As an addict, a dog won’t cure you or be…
Using 12 Step to Overcome Love Addiction Articles>Recovery at The RanchBy The Ranch TNAugust 31, 2014Love addiction can consume a person’s life and create ongoing emotional chaos. But like other addictions it can be overcome through careful therapy and treatment.
Mindfulness in Recovery at The Ranch Articles>Recovery at The RanchBy The Ranch TNMarch 4, 2014Prayer and meditation have long been the underpinning of many fine addiction and mental health treatment programs. Due to the research that shows the efficacy of mindfulness in relieving a wide range of suffering, The Ranch has taken this a step further. We have developed a program dedicated to training all clients in basic mindfulness…
How Equine Therapy Helps in the Treatment of Alcoholism Articles>Recovery at The RanchBy The Ranch TNJanuary 24, 2014Encouraging patients to interact with animals isn’t a new concept in medicine. You likely have heard news stories of therapy dogs visiting pediatric hospitals or a cat that lives among nursing home residents. Now, addiction treatment specialists are using horses to help alcoholics find sobriety. If you or a loved one needs treatment for alcohol…
