Author name: Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Matthew is a licensed marriage and family therapist who is passionate about building the lives of those suffering from addiction.  His professional goal is to give each and every client the tools necessary to maintain a successful and sober lifestyle post treatment. Matthew uses a variety of clinical modalities and prefers a person-centered, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused approach to therapy.

What to Look For in an Alumni Program

What to Look For in an Alumni Program

Whether you’re considering beginning residential treatment or have just completed treatment and are looking for the next steps, a facility with a quality alumni program can be incredibly beneficial. Active participation in a good alumni program provides a higher chance of long-term recovery. Let’s take a closer look at alumni programs and what makes one […]

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How Can I Repair My Marriage During Recovery?

How Can I Repair My Marriage During Recovery?

When a spouse develops substance addiction, even the strongest marriages can experience challenges. There can also be long-lasting damages, including distrust, loss of intimacy, financial troubles, and toxic relationship dynamics. Recovery is a second chance for you to work on your marriage following addiction. Impacts of Addiction on Marriage It takes commitment, support, honesty, and

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How Should Parents Monitor Their Teens' Access to Drugs?

How Should Parents Monitor Their Teens’ Access to Drugs?

Just as adults may develop substance use disorder (SUD) due to a wide range of factors such as genetics, trauma, stress, and mental health issues, teens are susceptible to addiction for the same reasons. Moreover, teens are more prone to experiment with risky activities. They are also under more peer pressure than adults. Also, teens

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Setting Boundaries for Healthy Relationships During Recovery

Setting Boundaries for Healthy Relationships During Recovery

Recovery is a time for individuals to surround themselves with positive people who support their decision to become sober. To achieve and maintain this goal, good boundary-keeping is critical. The importance of good boundary-keeping when rebuilding healthy relationships cannot be overstated. To keep up one's progress in sobriety, one may need to distance oneself from

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What Role Do Neurological Pathways Play in Recovery?

What Role Do Neurological Pathways Play in Recovery?

Recent addiction research has proven that it is a disease of the brain. However, many people don’t yet know or acknowledge this fact. Even if you agree with this model, you may wonder why this disease is more powerful than other illnesses. Addiction is a chronic and relapsing disease that impacts neurological pathways. Therefore, recovery

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Individual vs. Group Therapy?

What Are the Pros and Cons of Individual vs. Group Therapy?

Residential rehab is a valuable time to use all the resources at a treatment center. These can include medically-assisted detox, mental health counseling, and group therapy. Many people consider various kinds of therapy, but how do you choose from the different types? For example, if you work one-on-one with a therapist, does it mean you

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The Importance of Sober Socialization During Recovery

Whether you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert, socialization is essential for your well-being. Unfortunately, most of their social interactions may have centered around substance use for many people struggling with substance addiction. When you are used to hanging out with friends who use drugs or alcohol, sober socialization may be challenging. However, sober

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