What are the Best Internet Filtering and Accountability Programs for Recovering Sex Addicts? Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNApril 29, 2013For sex addicts, the Internet is a dangerous place, providing instant and seemingly endless access to pornography, prostitutes, casual/anonymous sex partners, emotional affairs, and more. For this reason, anyone hoping to recover from sexual addiction absolutely must install a parental control software program onto his or her computer, laptop, smart-phone, and other Internet accessible devices.
An Interview with Sue Levitan, Primary Therapist Staff StoriesBy The Ranch TNApril 26, 2013Sue Levitan is one of the first faces clients see when they begin detox and stabilization at The Ranch. She conducts psychosocial interviews and assessments to figure out who each client is, what their needs are and how she can help.
5 Fears About Trauma Therapy (and the Rationale for Overcoming Them) Articles>Recovery at The RanchBy The Ranch TNApril 24, 2013There are a number of fears and misconceptions surrounding trauma therapy. When someone has already been through so much, why struggle more? In short, because trauma therapy heals.
Staring Down the Void: What to Do With Yourself After Quitting the Bottle Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNApril 22, 2013Living in sobriety is more than subtracting “getting drunk” from your daily schedule. You are beginning to rebuild your life, overhauling it even, so it’s time to start looking at how to revamp your old routines. Following the same life patterns sans alcohol will not guarantee a fulfilling sober life. You may be able to… Details
‘Fat Talk’ and ‘Old Talk’ Don’t Do a Body Good Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNApril 19, 2013The development of eating disorders is often linked to some perception of the thin ideal, a pie-in-the-sky notion of what women should look like, based on doctored media images. The images often show a celebrity or model who is exceptionally thin, with youthful skin and eyes.
An Interview with Leslie Binch, Primary Therapist Staff StoriesBy The Ranch TNApril 18, 2013Like all great tales, Leslie Binch’s story begins with love and good food. A native New Yorker, Leslie moved to Tennessee for a man – a man she eventually married and joined forces with in pursuit of his lifelong dream: to own a restaurant. Together, the couple opened Papa Boudreaux’s Cajun Café and Catering Company… Details
Reading Faces Can Be Tough for Bipolar Patients, Study Finds ArticlesBy The Ranch TNApril 16, 2013One major challenge for individuals with a mental disorder is functioning in social situations. For individuals who meet criteria for disorders like anxiety, depression or any other mental health issue, there are cognitive functions that are impaired and may significantly impact the ability to interact with others and build healthy relationships.
Emotional ‘Un-Wellness’ at Heart of Eating Disorders Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNApril 14, 2013Regardless of whether a person struggles with an eating disorder that involves too little food (anorexia) or too much food (bulimia or binge-eating), the physical ramifications of the disease can be horrific. In addition, eating disorders can be just as devastating to a person’s emotional and mental health. Eating disorders stem from emotional un-wellness, but… Details
Multiple Sex Partners Increases Risk of Drug, Alcohol Addiction Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNApril 11, 2013New research indicates that having multiple sexual partners leads to an increased risk of becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol. The effect is true for men and women, but more so for the latter. The researchers speculate that there may be several explanations for the connection, among them impulsivity, which can increase risky behavior of… Details
Where to Find Encouraging Words in Recovery Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNApril 8, 2013Feeling alone and discouraged? Are your recovery efforts not going as well as you’d like? Do you feel as if you could really use some kind and supportive words for encouragement and motivation? If so, you’re not alone. Every person in recovery could use a few encouraging words from time to time – some, more… Details
