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.

Dating or Waiting: Understanding the Impact of Romantic Relationships on Sobriety

Dating or Waiting: Understanding the Impact of Romantic Relationships on Sobriety

Relationships /

Rebuilding or building new relationships in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) can be challenging. Relationships with peers can often enhance your life in recovery and help you stay on the path to sober living. When it comes to romantic relationships, however, you may need to think carefully. There is always the risk that managing […]

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10 Best Practices to Restore Mind-Body Connection

10 Best Practices to Restore Mind-Body Connection

Mental Health /

For an individual to heal from substance use disorder (SUD), a treatment program or residential facility must focus on every aspect of a person for effective healing. SUD is not only about the abuse of substances but also about the potentially preexisting biological and environmental factors that lead to the abuse of substances. A treatment

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How Is Body Shaming Related to Substance Use?

How Is Body Shaming Related to Substance Use?

Behavioral Therapy, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Relapse Prevention /

Young people are highly susceptible to shame and sensitivity. Body shaming, in particular, can lead to various mental health and behavioral issues. Some people resort to substance use to cope with different forms of shaming. To prevent substance use disorder (SUD) and relapses, we must better understand the relationship between body shaming and substance use.

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The Importance of Honesty and Transparency During Recovery

The Importance of Honesty and Transparency During Recovery

Alcohol Addiction /

A sober and balanced lifestyle has a continuous and rewarding effect on everything else in your life. So how do recovering individuals get to this destination? Two key principles that define this transition from addiction to recovery are honesty and transparency. If you learn and abide by these rules, you will see improvements not just

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