Category: Therapy

The Biggest Challenges Couples Face When Addiction Is Involved

February 5, 2019 Avalon Malibu Addiction Therapy

Couples tend to face a lot of challenges the longer they’re together, as life throws different situations their way. If you’re with a significant other who has been struggling with addiction, it’s sure to cause some major challenges for you… Read More ›

What Are Some Cognitive Behavioral Exercises I May Learn in Therapy?

October 8, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychological treatment used to help treat conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders (SUDs), marital problems, eating disorders, and much more. The American Psychological Association (APA) emphasizes 3 core principles… Read More ›

Neurofeedback Therapy Shows Promise for Those with Depression

October 8, 2018 Avalon Malibu Depression Therapy

“At first I didn’t understand what was going on…sometimes I did not want to be around people, or do anything. I experienced ups and downs – sometimes depression would grab a hold of me, other times I was simply anxious… Read More ›

What If I Don’t Like My Therapist?

September 27, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Therapy

Therapeutic relationships are similar to other professional relationships in that it takes time for both parties to come to an understanding of one another. At first, you may have an idealistic view of your therapist – but these perceptions may… Read More ›

When is it Time to go to Couples Therapy?

May 9, 2018 Avalon Malibu Therapy QA

There are two kinds of couples when it comes to couples therapy. First are the couples who don’t think they need professional help or work on their relationship. Second are the couples who realize that needing professional help and working… Read More ›

5 Amazing Benefits of Acupuncture

April 27, 2018 Avalon Malibu Alternative Treatment Healthy Living Therapy

According to a 2014 study titled “Acupuncture: Past, Present, and Future”, acupuncture has been around for more than 40 years and has taken upon more than 10 million treatments each year in the United States alone. Medical News Today states… Read More ›

The Good and the Bad: Everything You Need to Know About Staging an Intervention

April 18, 2018 Avalon Malibu Recovery Treatment Addiction Therapy

According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), interventions are a safe, often effective way to confront a loved one with an addiction. Often people with an addiction are in denial, and an intervention allows the person… Read More ›

Breaking: Molecular Traits are Shared Between Autism, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

April 11, 2018 Avalon Malibu Treatment Mental Health Bipolar Disorder Therapy

Researchers are always continuing to explore new findings that could change the way we treat, understand, and discuss mental disorders. A UCLA-led study published this year in the journal Science found that autism, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder share some physical,… Read More ›

“The Voices”: Perpetuating Stereotypes on Those with Schizophrenia

April 4, 2018 Avalon Malibu Therapy Mental Health

Movies and television shows have the propensity to shape societal views and sway overall attitudes on subjects. For example, researchers from the University of Michigan analyzed 625 college students, with 392 of them being female, to determine if movies and… Read More ›