The holidays are a time of celebration. Families and friends gather together for meals, gifts, and festive drinks. Champagne toasts to the New Year, warm rum toddies near the fireplace, and glasses of red wine on the table often go hand-in-hand with the holidays. At the end of the evening, when guests make their way […]
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A Day at The Ranch: Holiday EditionThe festivities and celebrations at the end of a year can be a challenging time for all individuals. Especially those seeking treatment during the holidays for mental health challenges or addiction. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 24% of people diagnosed with mental health conditions
It’s hard to think of the holidays without thinking of food and lots of it. During this season, there is plenty of togetherness for families, friends and coworkers and just about every get-together is centered around food. More food is prepared, provided and shared than anyone needs. For many people, it’s a time for extreme
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On Father’s Day, June 15, grown sons and daughters will return home from far and wide to celebrate with their dads. Meanwhile, younger children will surprise their fathers with homemade gifts and personalized cards that will be proudly displayed on refrigerator doors for weeks. Fathers will be treated to fantastic meals at home or in
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Albert is part of the Ranch’s equine therapy program Over the years we have noticed that the Holidays can be a particularly challenging time for people who are struggling with addiction, eating disorders, or other mental health issues. The main reasons?Family obligations increase stress during the holidaysPeople with these issues tend to come from families
