Does the Real You Match the ‘You’ You Present?ArticlesBy The RanchApril 28, 2017 We’ve all heard that the first impression is the most important. Have your shoes match your belt. Be on time. Remember your manners. But if the self you show others on first impression is obscured behind a mask, what does the other person really see? Is it you, or what you want them to… Details
‘Miracle Question’ to DBT, There’s a Therapeutic Solution for Every ProblemArticles, From Our Experts>TennesseeBy The RanchApril 28, 2017By Alisha Irby, MS, Primary Therapist, Men’s Co-Occurring Disorders Program at The Ranch I am passionate about working as an addiction treatment therapist at The Ranch. My work is always changing because I believe there is no black-and-white approach to therapy. There are multiple ways to solve a problem and sometimes I use many different… Details
Addiction Is Not Just a Young Person’s DiseaseHelpful ArticlesBy The RanchApril 25, 2017A retired airline pilot. A teacher’s aide. An executive. An attorney. A plumber. A grandmother who provides childcare for her grandchildren. What do all of these people from divergent walks of life have in common? They are all over 50, facing addiction and have engaged in treatment. Each sought recovery for various reasons, which included… Details
A Positive Legacy of Trauma: How Suffering Could Change You for the BetterArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchApril 21, 2017At some point or another, most of us will experience a traumatic event in our lives. If we’re fortunate, we will heal from the physical or emotional wounds and return to our regularly scheduled lives, changed but somehow stronger. While we hear a lot about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in our culture, trauma can also… Details
Guilt, Forgiveness and Recovery: Stop the Shame CycleArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchApril 14, 2017Forgiveness is part of the healing process that you will go through as you strive to overcome addiction. While you may recognize that you have to forgive others, you may have a really hard time figuring out how to forgive yourself. There are probably a lot of things that you did in the past while… Details
Horse Therapy for Domestic Abuse VictimsArticles>Trauma and PTSDBy The RanchApril 13, 2017Horse therapy is a unique form of animal-assisted therapy. It is an experiential therapy, meaning that progress is made through hands-on activities. Horse therapy has been beneficial for people with post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, and even substance use disorder. Horses seem to have an uncanny ability to reveal dramatic truths to people, and… Details
The Secret Fooling No One: Your AddictionAlcoholismBy The RanchApril 12, 2017You binged again last night, and yet you managed to still show up at the office at 8 a.m. sharp with your shoes on the right feet. Sure, you’re feeling a little queasy, but it will all settle down once you’ve had your third coffee.
Trending: Complementary and Alternative PTSD TreatmentsArticles>Trauma and PTSDBy The RanchApril 12, 2017Stress, anxiety and the blues are all feelings that can be expected after a traumatic event, but a more serious condition called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be at play if symptoms like nightmares, avoidance, mood swings and poor concentration persist for more than a month after the triggering event.
The Dos and Don’ts of Helping Your Partner Through DepressionArticles, Depression, From Our Experts>TennesseeBy The RanchApril 11, 2017By Rodney Robertson, D. Min., M.A., M.Div., Director of Family Services at The Ranch Deborah was devastated when she lost her job at age 42. She blamed herself for not being capable enough and went from her usual schedule of getting up for work to barely leaving home. She dwelled on all the things that… Details
How EMDR Can Help Heal the Trauma Behind AddictionArticles>Trauma and PTSD, From Our Experts>TennesseeBy The RanchApril 7, 2017By Bethany Winfield, MFT, MA, EMDR I & II, Trauma Therapist at The Ranch Studies show childhood trauma is at the root of many addictions and can also lead to other mental health disorders. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the ways we help people uncover and heal traumatic memories that have… Details
