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How to Tap Into Your Creativity During Treatment
August 15, 2022
When was the last time you did something creative? Maybe you don’t consider yourself to be a creative person, or maybe you haven’t found the time to pick up your old paintbrushes or dust off the old guitar in a while. Life gets busy, and we often…
Can I Return to Work After Treatment?
August 13, 2022
Working provides a sense of purpose. Of course, it helps pay the bills too. Once you reach a certain age, your life seems even to revolve around, or at least be impacted heavily by, the work you do. For so many, it can be the reason to get up each…
How Coping Skills Can Prevent Relapse
August 12, 2022
How do you cope with conflict or challenges that come your way? Everyone faces adversity at some point in their life. How you respond to and handle adversity is critical for your health and wellbeing. At a young age, we are often taught to shake…
How Can I Build Healthy Relationships in Recovery?
August 9, 2022
Relationships are an essential part of life. We all need human interaction. Friends and family members are great to have around during happy times, and especially during tough times. Knowing the value of positive relationships, it is important to…
Benefits of DBT for Co-occurring Disorders
August 8, 2022
DBT stands for dialectical behavior therapy, a technique used to treat many mental health disorders. Initially, it was created to aid those with suicidal ideation. Developed by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, DBT was created to address and encourage two…
How Does Nutrition Affect Mental Health?
August 6, 2022
Food and mental health, how do they relate? There is actually a very close relationship between the food we eat and the way we feel mentally. The truth is, how we feel can affect our decisions about food, just as the food we eat can affect how we…
Reinforcing the 12-Step Process Through Yoga
August 5, 2022
When was the last time you practiced yoga? Maybe you had a great practice just yesterday, or maybe you have always wanted to try it but feel a little intimidated. The great news is that yoga can be adapted to all abilities and experience levels.…
What Happens if You Have a Co-Occurring Disorder at Enlightened Solutions?
July 30, 2022
At Enlightened Solutions, we believe in holistic care and offer a safe space for all, regardless of one's diagnosis. At the very beginning of your time spent as our client, we evaluate you to see if you have any co-occurring diagnoses, but we still…
Treating Anxiety Naturally
July 27, 2022
Anxiety is something that many people experience throughout their lifetime. Some may struggle with it daily, while for others, it may come in waves or be situational. Studies show that over 40 million adults in the United States have an anxiety…
Can Anyone Develop Addiction?
July 26, 2022
Substance use disorders (SUDs) do not discriminate. Anyone can develop an addiction to alcohol and other substances or behaviors. Addiction is a chronic disease that can affect anyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, or social status.…