Tag: holistic treatment

Expressive Arts Therapy: A Path of Healing for Those in Recovery

March 1, 2019 Avalon Malibu Treatment Mental Health

A common issue amongst many of us is how to express ourselves when we’re feeling angry, sad, anxious, etc. In the past, our society has set expectations for how we’re supposed to deal with painful emotions – with an unfortunate… Read More ›

Try This Type of Holistic Practice if You Have PTSD

February 28, 2019 Avalon Malibu Alternative Treatment Mental Health

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs when someone has witnessed a traumatic event – and the symptoms can be debilitating. Many people with PTSD experience nightmares, flashbacks, paranoia, anxiety, depression and more, with many people who also abuse substances in an… Read More ›

Why is Holistic, Integrative Medicine Becoming More Popular?

May 14, 2018 Avalon Malibu Alternative Treatment QA

According to the American Holistic Health Association, “holistic medicine is the art and science of healing that addresses the whole person – body, mind, and spirit”. Holistic medicine considers the environmental, nutritional, physical, emotional, spiritual, and lifestyle components of a… Read More ›

How are Mental Health and Physical Health Related?

April 3, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

“There is no health without mental health”. – World Health Organization A 2017 study conducted by researchers from the United Kingdom found that mental health and physical health are cross-affected by both direct and indirect factors. The study suggested that… Read More ›

Does the Sanctuary Model Work?

November 16, 2017 Avalon Malibu QA

Many organizations wish to use the Sanctuary Model because of its grounding principles. While there are several diverse types of organizational models, the Sanctuary Model considers the lived experiences of each person and integrates those experiences into a loving, empathetic… Read More ›

What are the Most Common Phobias?

November 6, 2017 Avalon Malibu QA

Most people have a common fear – fear of clowns, spiders, snakes, darkness, etc. These fears are quite normal; even if someone fears a spider, they will still take a walk through the woods on a lovely day. A phobia… Read More ›

What Does A Holistic Approach To Treatment Mean?

May 3, 2017 Avalon Malibu Alternative Treatment Healthy Living QA Treatment

Mind, body, and spirit- this is the most simple definition of what approaching something from a holistic standpoint means. The holistic approach is being used to treat all areas of mental health, from addiction and alcoholism (substance use disorders) to… Read More ›