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Finding a Mental Health Therapy That’s Right for Me

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: May 25, 2021 Updated: May 6, 2021 Addiction requires intensive treatment to overcome. However, there are many addiction treatment therapies available. Therefore, clients in recovery programs need to find out more about each mental health therapy option. Plus, they should discuss their needs with…

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What Is CBT?

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: May 20, 2021 Updated: May 6, 2021 Specific treatments for addiction include a variety of psychotherapies. Most addiction recovery centers will offer a cognitive-behavioral therapy program to help clients to develop healthier habits. Also known as CBT for addiction, this type of therapy can…

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Do I Need a Trauma-Informed Therapy Program?

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: May 15, 2021 Updated: May 6, 2021 Some people will experience traumatic events that leave a lasting impression on their lives, including their mental health. Addiction and other issues may have a link to this trauma, whether one is aware of it or not.…

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What to Expect in a Group Therapy Program

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: May 10, 2021 Updated: May 6, 2021 Therapy is a crucial part of any addiction treatment program. While you might prefer the one-on-one nature of individual therapy, there is a lot you can gain from also attending group therapy. However, the presence of several…

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Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: May 1, 2021 Updated: May 6, 2021 Mental health wellness impacts everyone. Just as physical health is critical to the ability of the body to function, mental health allows the mind and emotions to work well. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and everyone…

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Common Symptoms of PTSD in Women

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: April 25, 2021 Updated: March 30, 2021 It’s not only America’s veterans who struggle with mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Though many still refer to this condition as “shell shock” or “combat fatigue,” anyone can develop PTSD, regardless of whether…

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What Is an Impulse Disorder?

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: April 20, 2021 Updated: March 30, 2021 An impulse disorder, or impulse control disorder, makes it difficult for someone to refrain from acting on impulse, even if that impulse is destructive or harmful. For instance, common impulse disorders include kleptomania, which causes people to…

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Benefits of LGBTQ-Friendly Treatment

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: April 15, 2021 Updated: March 30, 2021 Many stigmas surround the chronic disease of addiction, and most result from misunderstanding this condition. Still, it’s difficult to seek addiction treatment when you feel that others judge you or form opinions based on the wrong information.…

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Does My Loved One Have PTSD?

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: March 24, 2021 Updated: February 17, 2021 Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of debilitating mental health disorder. It occurs when a person experiences significant trauma in their life, and the brain does not process that experience properly. Years later, it may continue…