5 Communication Skills That Will Save Your Life From Addiction

Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Good communication is an essential skill that can help you maintain recovery progress. Restoration of communication skills is part of recovery. Communication is your main channel for getting external support from health professionals, family, and friends. Your communication skills can be strengthened through different therapies and peer group interactions. Let’s look at some of the […]

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Why Are Anxiety Disorders So Common Yet So Complex?

Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Anxiety disorders are some of the most commonly reported mental health issues worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2021, 11.7% of adults experienced “regular feelings of worry, nervousness, or anxiety.” Though they are so common, anxiety disorders remain among the most complex mental health illnesses. Why Is Anxiety More

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Top 5 Benefits of Breathing Techniques in Addiction Recovery

Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Have you ever taken a deep breath and found you instantly felt lighter? Health experts have recommended deep breathing techniques (or “breathwork”) across fields as a holistic means of stress management. The benefits of deep breathing techniques go beyond just feeling relaxed. You can also improve at mastering different kinds of breathwork or deep breathing

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How Do Grief and Loss Affect Your Mental Health?

Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Many factors can affect recovering individuals’ mental health. Some of the most prevalent influences are grief and loss. Losing a loved one, a job, or any other thing of significance can be a traumatic experience. Between the trauma of the loss and dealing with the grief on top of it, many people must learn to

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10 Best Practices to Restore Mind-Body Connection

Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

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?

Behavioral Therapy, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Relapse Prevention / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

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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Why Is Boredom a Slippery Slope Toward Relapse?

Mental Health, Relapse Prevention / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Every recovering individual has a unique path to walk toward healing. Some have to deal with past trauma, while others struggle with mental health problems. However, even those who are lucky enough not to be in these two categories still have one common enemy of recovery to watch out for boredom. Boredom is considered one

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How Can You Better Connect With Your True Self During Recovery?

Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Many people who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) tend to lose a sense of their identity. You may wonder who you are and what you should do with your life. These difficulties are a result of the mind-altering effects of substances. When you are deep in your addiction, these substances can change who you

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How to Heal From Past Trauma During Recovery

Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

For many people who develop a drug or alcohol addiction, their disorder can often be traced back to past traumatic experiences. Although you may think that dealing with trauma can be risky during addiction treatment, it is the only path to recovery. Processing trauma helps you deal with negative emotions to prevent relapse. Including healing

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Becoming a Mindfulness Advocate

Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Have you experienced an eventful day with stress and confusion pulling you in different directions? When these stress responses happen, you may find yourself enjoying the here and now less. Mindfulness practices can help you cope with stress and rekindle your love for life. It has also proven effective in helping people recover from the

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Mental Health

5 Communication Skills That Will Save Your Life From Addiction

Why Are Anxiety Disorders So Common Yet So Complex?

Top 5 Benefits of Breathing Techniques in Addiction Recovery

How Do Grief and Loss Affect Your Mental Health?

10 Best Practices to Restore Mind-Body Connection

How Is Body Shaming Related to Substance Use?

Why Is Boredom a Slippery Slope Toward Relapse?

How Can You Better Connect With Your True Self During Recovery?

How to Heal From Past Trauma During Recovery

Becoming a Mindfulness Advocate

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