Tag: Benefits

Identifying the Benefits of Pets for Mental Health

August 26, 2024 Mental Health

Challenging the effects of mental health disorders and engaging in effective healing can be complicated. Each person will have their journey to healthier, sustainable healing. At Avalon Malibu, each person is encouraged to find their journey to a healthy future… Read More ›

Benefits of Learning From Emotions

January 14, 2024 Avalon Malibu Staff Addiction

At Avalon Malibu, we know addiction can take away many things from you, including your ability to feel emotions. Individuals in recovery from addiction sometimes notice that emotions feel more intense. This can be a normal response to sobriety because… Read More ›

The Risks and Benefits of Couples in Addiction Recovery Together

December 4, 2021 Avalon Malibu Staff Addiction

Addiction is a “family disease,” and if you are suffering from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it can adversely affect family and those closest to you. The disease of addiction is not limited to single relationships or familial dynamics;… Read More ›

Why You Should Consider Yoga

January 12, 2020 Avalon Malibu Healthy Living Alternative Treatment

Many Americans explain yoga as something that you “do”, but this isn’t quite the case. As it was originally developed into, yoga is a natural state of being – it’s a spiritual discipline that involves breath control, simple meditation, and… Read More ›

Your Ultimate Guide to Massage for Addiction Recovery

July 19, 2019 Avalon Malibu Recovery Treatment

Massage is something that most Americans seek out on a weekly basis – stress, anxiety, and feelings of overwhelm have the potential to hold us back in our daily lives, but massage opens up the realm for relaxation and breathing.… Read More ›

Program Spotlight: Aqua Therapy And Its Benefits On Recovery

January 16, 2015 Avalon Malibu Alternative Treatment

You may have heard of water exercise or therapy for physical conditions and injury. Did you know that this activity helps in addiction recovery as well? This month our Program Spotlight features our Aqua Therapy Program which strives to improve… Read More ›

Does Breastfeeding Help With Decreasing Mental Health Risks?

October 7, 2014 Avalon Malibu Mental Health

If you have a family history of mental illness, you may be concerned about passing this condition on to your child. Maybe you want to familiarize yourself with mental illnesses and what they look like. There is good news for… Read More ›