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Not Just Games: What Is Recreation Therapy in Addiction Treatment?

Health and Wellness / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Recreation therapy is a burgeoning field full of promising yet simple interventions. It is also a safe, holistic approach that anyone struggling with mental health or substance use disorders can try. Relative to other treatments, recreational therapy poses little to no risk. Those with physical limitations must respect their bodies and can still participate. Today, […]

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How Exercise Enhances Your Therapy Experience

Health and Wellness / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Physical exercise reduces stress and keeps the body healthy. However, many people recovering from persistent mental health disorders struggle to maintain physical wellness routines. According to the Substance and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “Research suggests that exercise and physical activity can help to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression.” Regular exercise enhances the effectiveness

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What Is Person-Centered Therapy?

Substance Abuse / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Therapy can be a valuable tool for those in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). There are many different therapeutic approaches, from psychoanalysis to humanistic therapy, and choosing the one that’s right for you can be difficult. If you’re someone who thrives under your own direction, you might consider an approach called person-centered therapy. What

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Setting Boundaries in Group Therapy for Boosted Recovery

Behavioral Therapy / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Group therapy can be a fantastic tool for people in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). It allows you to share your experiences and trauma with your peers freely. One of the biggest benefits of group therapy is the understanding of yourself that you can gain from listening to others who may have similar experiences.

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What Can I Expect During Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

Health and Wellness / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Do you know that substance addiction is a common risk factor for self-harm? If you or a loved one experiences suicidal thoughts while recovering from addiction, you must seek help from health professionals. At Laguna Shores Recovery Center, our recovery experts provide dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help alleviate thoughts and behaviors of self-harm. DBT

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What to Expect With Experiential Therapy

Health and Wellness / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Do you remember a time in life when you felt enriched by all kinds of experiences? When was the last time you enjoyed a new experience? Do you still long to live a richer life? Addiction has the potential to flatten your lived experiences. Your emotions became blunted, and you lose interest in many old

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Understanding Addiction as a Family Disease and Treating It With Family Therapy

Relationships / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Addiction is often considered a family disease. What does that mean? Parental addiction and intergenerational trauma can expose children or youth to these problems. These circumstances can put them at a higher risk of developing substance use and dependence later in life. When family issues are the root causes of addiction, family therapy is necessary

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What Are Non-Verbal and Creative Therapy Methods?

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

When it comes to addiction treatment, most people probably only think of things like detox and talk therapy sessions. But are there ways to help people who cannot voice what they are going through? Recovering individuals often find it hard to express their emotions. Some suppress emotions due to shame or fear. This is where

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Does Talk Therapy Increase the Chances of Recovery?

Substance Abuse Treatment / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Have you ever wondered if talk therapy works? Talk therapy, also called psychotherapy, has long been a standard treatment method for those recovering from addiction. Talk therapy comes in many forms, and though it may appear to be just talking, it has a great effect beyond the verbal space. Talk therapy is effective mainly because

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Health Hazards of Misusing Antidepressant Medications

Substance Abuse Treatment / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

People who suffer from both substance use disorder (SUD) and mental illnesses are often recommended antidepressants while going through detox and treatment. A combination of SUD and other mental health conditions is called dual diagnosis. Are there safe and non-addictive antidepressants for individuals with a dual diagnosis? How can they avoid misusing antidepressant medications? These

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Not Just Games: What Is Recreation Therapy in Addiction Treatment?

How Exercise Enhances Your Therapy Experience

What Is Person-Centered Therapy?

Setting Boundaries in Group Therapy for Boosted Recovery

What Can I Expect During Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

What to Expect With Experiential Therapy

Understanding Addiction as a Family Disease and Treating It With Family Therapy

What Are Non-Verbal and Creative Therapy Methods?

Does Talk Therapy Increase the Chances of Recovery?

Health Hazards of Misusing Antidepressant Medications

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