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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 …
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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Being aware of the connection between mental health, physical health, and spiritual health can be exceptionally crucial for individuals who need holistic healing from discomfort, disease, mental illness or addiction. Our body and mind, while separate entities, maintain a mutual influence over each other. While our physical state and behaviors can impact our physical condition …
Addiction Recovery is a Personal Experience Addiction recovery is an intensely personal experience. The variety of addiction recovery experiences are as diverse as our personalities. However, there are common threads that most recovery journeys share. Recovery is meant to be a transformative process; it must be to be successful. Addiction recovery is about much more …
Addiction treatment has gone through many changes over the years, most of which have been for the best. However, the 12 step program – one of the first care methods created – is still around. As a result, you may be wondering how a 12 step program helps recovery and whether this care option is right for …
The American Psychological Association defines trauma as “an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster.” The effects are long-lasting and might take the form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a debilitating anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms such as nightmares, feelings of hyper-arousal and multisensory flashbacks reminiscent of the traumatic …