What Really Goes On in Sex Addiction Rehab? Articles>Sex Addiction, Articles>TherapyBy The RanchApril 23, 2018Sex addiction treatment has become big a topic for public discussion due to many recent sexual misconduct allegations against prominent men. But it’s a term that is sometimes misunderstood or misused. Media reports that portray recovery as a summer camp for privileged men does not accurately reflect what typically happens in rehab.
The Healing Power of Support Systems Articles>Therapy, RecoveryBy The RanchMarch 5, 2018Humans are not designed to live alone. From the earliest of times, they banded together in tribes and groups for mutual support, sustenance and community. Modern life and technology have led to an epidemic of isolation. This is especially a challenge for people with addiction and/or mental illness, who can quickly spiral into their illness…
How to Select the Right Antidepressant Medication Articles>Mental Health, Articles>TherapyBy The RanchNovember 8, 2017Everyone knows that depressive disorders wreak havoc on your emotions, but did you know that depression can also impact your cognitive abilities? Making decisions may be more difficult if you’re suffering from depression, and that’s precisely when you need to make decisions about your antidepressant medication.
Coping With Depression During the Holidays Articles>Mental Health, Articles>TherapyBy The RanchNovember 6, 2017Not everyone is feeling the holiday spirit this time of year. Depression can strike anyone, even generally cheerful folks, and the stresses of the season can exacerbate existing depression.
Help for Christian Parents of Drug Addicts Articles>Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Articles>Mental Health, Articles>TherapyBy The RanchOctober 30, 2017Few things are more devastating for Christian parents than having their sons or daughters end up as addicts. Not only is there the agony for the child’s troubled condition, there is the personal shame and the constant questioning: Where did we go wrong?
6 Ways High Ropes Therapy Helps You Fly Out of Your Comfort Zone Articles>TherapyBy The RanchMay 3, 2017By Megan Repass, MS, LADAC-II, CCM, EAGALA-C, Director of Adventure and Equine Therapy at The Ranch Laurel nervously climbed the tall pole. Once she made it to the top she tried to balance her weight on the small platform. Her ultimate destination was back down ― but the ground was 80 feet below and jumping…
3 Adventure Therapies for Addiction That Promote Spiritual Growth Articles>Recovery at The Ranch, Articles>Therapy, From Our Experts>TennesseeBy The RanchMay 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…
Could Labyrinth Therapy Help Me? Articles>TherapyBy The RanchMarch 23, 2017Labyrinth therapy can best be described as a meditative tool for achieving mental clarity. It can be helpful for a number of mental health disorders.
10 Things Horses Teach Us About Our Relationships and Recovery Articles>Therapy, From Our Experts>TennesseeBy The RanchMarch 6, 2017By Danielle Sukenik, LMFT, EAGALA Certified, Equine Therapist at The Ranch Some imagine equine-assisted psychotherapy is about galloping through the woods with the wind in their hair; however, it is actually a therapeutic process that is very different from a recreational trail ride or a visit to a dude ranch.
Brainspotting Therapy for Trauma Victims Articles>TherapyBy The RanchFebruary 27, 2017Brainspotting therapy has recently emerged as a promising new therapy for trauma victims. As mental health professionals progress in their understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), brainspotting therapy has been of special interest due to the unique way this treatment activates specific areas of the brain.
