Pursuing the Fantasy of the Perfect Holiday May Intensify Love and Sex Addictions ArticlesBy The Ranch TNDecember 18, 2011Magic fills the air when the holidays come around. Nostalgic movies paint pictures of the family gathered around the Christmas tree singing carols or couples snuggled up by the fire, while holiday songs ring out with peace, joy and the spirit of giving. For some blessed families, these images may be a reality, but for… Details
An Interview with Dede Beasley, Equine Therapist at The Ranch Articles>Addiction TreatmentBy The Ranch TNDecember 12, 2011Horses are part of Dede Beasley’s DNA. She has been riding since she was a little girl, joining a long line of equestrian experts in her family. Growing up, day-to-day life wasn’t always easy. As a child o f two erratic alcoholics, Dede struggled with eating disorders, alcoholism, abusive relationships and trauma through adolescence and young adulthood. Details
An Interview with Primary Therapist James Nihan Staff StoriesBy The Ranch TNDecember 9, 2011By Meghan Vivo Thirty-five years ago, James Nihan, LADAC, NCAC-I, ASAT-C, kicked a drug habit that followed him through adolescence, and found the passion that has kept him strong throughout his recovery: music. Details
Dreaming or REM Sleep may be Key to helping Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome ArticlesBy The Ranch TNDecember 8, 2011Rapid eye movement sleep may be just what the doctor orders for people with posttraumatic stress syndrome, according to a new study from the University of California at Berkeley. The problem is that the symptoms of posttraumatic stress syndrome include nightmares, insomnia, and other sleep disturbances – meaning that victims are often naturally deprived of… Details
6 Expert Tips for Avoiding Binge Eating Over the Holidays Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNDecember 6, 2011We look forward to the holidays all year long, but why? For some, it’s family togetherness or a spiritual celebration, but for many the holidays are about eating, drinking, shopping and doing all things in excess. Somehow the more we eat, the emptier we feel.
Eating Disorders Plague Older Women, Too Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNDecember 2, 2011Many people have the perception that eating disorders are for young, white adolescents. In recent years, however, experts have begun to understand the wide scope of eating disorders and the patients that are affected by them. Studies are beginning to provide evidence that both genders, all races and ethnicities and all ages are represented in… Details
When There’s No Place to Go But Up ArticlesBy The Ranch TNNovember 30, 2011 “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” – Oscar Wilde, Irish writer and poet (1854-1900) When we are in recovery, whether we are literally coming back from lying in the gutter or just feel as if we’re climbing up from the pit of despair, we know what… Details
PTSD Linked to Long-Term Physical, Emotional and Cognitive Symptoms Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNNovember 28, 2011Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a form of anxiety disorder that occurs if you have experienced an event that is traumatic. PTSD may be set off by events such as domestic abuse, assault, terrorism, rape and war.
What Is Happiness? ArticlesBy The Ranch TNNovember 24, 2011“Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.” – Margaret Runbeck, American author, teacher and humanitarian (1905-1956) Ask anyone the definition of happiness and we’ll get different answers. For some, defining happiness has more to do with how they feel at the moment, whether they got up feeling terrific or… Details
Don’t Let Trauma Ruin Your Life ArticlesBy The Ranch TNNovember 23, 2011Have you suffered trauma that is so devastating that it is currently ruining your life? Are you, perhaps, the parent of a child that has experience some form of trauma and want to know how you can help your child?
