It can be intimidating for those considering therapy to see the stigmas surrounding it and other false information. Watching TV and movies can cause people to be hesitant to seek help from a therapist because they believe the scenes portrayed in their favorite shows are what truly happens. However, therapy is a very real way […]
Tag Archives: Therapy
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Dec
Dec
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Dec
Dec
There are heartbreaking moments that can impact the choices we make going forward. After Earl Moore’s father left the family when he was 12 years old, he developed an addiction that would last 15 years. It was not until Earl Moore discovered the art of crafting instruments that he finally recovered. How Earl Moore’s Addiction […]
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Nov
Nov
A traditional form of therapy would involve hour-long counseling sessions in an office setting. In the 21st century, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, people are resorting to more accessible ways of therapy, like a 60-second video from a licensed therapist on TikTok. #TherapistsOfTikTok #TherapistsOfTikTok is a hashtag on short clips featured on the popular app, […]
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Oct
Oct
The National Institute of Health reports that studies show treating depression with music therapy provides beneficial effects. When music therapy is coupled with regular treatment, symptoms of depression often show improvement. It can decrease anxiety levels, as well as improve a person’s ability to function at work, in daily activities, and in relationships with others. […]
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Sep
Sep
Professional treatment is the most effective strategy for combating substance use disorder. A 2006 study reveals that 62% of individuals who sought professional assistance for a SUD were succeeding in recovery three years after treatment, whereas only 43% of those who did not seek professional help saw progress in recovery. Nearly 57% of those who […]
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Aug
Aug
NBC’s talent competition show “America’s Got Talent” is known not only for its showcasing talent but also for the backstories of the contestants. One contestant had a heartbreaking backstory about his dark past that led to his addiction and eventually, his recovery. Nashville contestant Nolan Neal touched the hearts of the judges and the audience […]
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Aug
Aug
The choices our brain makes may seem smart, but could actually leave disastrous results for our bodies. For example, drugs and alcohol may have empty calories, but our brains still crave them because of how they make us feel. Recently, the University of Illinois decided to use a sea slug to study the cravings of […]
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Aug
Aug
In 2015, it was estimated that up to 1 in 5 adults in the United States dealt with mental illness the previous year. As many as 1 in 25 adults lived with a “serious mental illness,” according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). All of us are at risk for “mental breakdown” during this […]
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Jul
Jul
They absolutely can – but it’s not always easy. Even when you achieve sobriety, feelings of self-doubt can still linger. Self-esteem is defined as a person’s overall sense of self-worth or personal value. In other words, it’s how much you appreciate or like yourself. When we drank and used substances, our self-esteem was very important […]