Tag: loved one

Supporting a Loved One Through Addiction Recovery

December 30, 2022 Avalon Malibu Staff Relationships

Addiction recovery can be challenging and complicated. While going through addiction recovery yourself is undoubtedly difficult, it can also be challenging to adequately support a loved one who’s choosing sobriety. Let’s go over some of the ways that you can… Read More ›

Determining Which Treatment Program Is Right for You

October 14, 2022 Avalon Malibu Staff Treatment

Realizing it’s time to seek treatment can be difficult, and understanding different treatment programs can add even more stress. With three various treatment programs, we’re here to help you determine which is suitable for you or your loved one. At… Read More ›

How to Support a Loved One Struggling With Anxiety

October 11, 2021 Avalon Malibu Staff Mental Health

Do you have a loved one who is struggling with anxiety and are unsure how to help them? What anxiety feels like, and the impact it can have on a relationship is different for everyone. How best to support someone… Read More ›

Defining a Crisis and How to Help a Loved One Through It

September 17, 2021 Avalon Malibu Staff Relationships

Addiction and mental health recovery are not unchanging, narrow paths. Rather, the journey is filled with highs and lows, each of which can feel empowering or detrimental. Lending support to a loved one can make a huge difference in ensuring… Read More ›

Helping a Loved One Through Anxiety and Panic Attacks

April 27, 2021 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Anxiety Relationships

Supporting a loved one through anxiety and panic attacks is both a noble and complicated undertaking. These attacks can feel very intense, and it can be difficult to know how to help. However, support is essential through these challenging events.… Read More ›

Best Practices to Support a Loved One in Recovery

January 6, 2021 Avalon Malibu Recovery Mental Health

The path of recovery can be incredibly bewildering and yet undeniably fulfilling. Our process is always changing, showing us what we need to see to grow. It also propels us into the crux of what it means to become truly… Read More ›

Being There for a Loved One with Addiction

June 18, 2020 Avalon Malibu Addiction Healthy Living

One of the most challenging situations a person can experience is helping a loved one overcome addiction – and the mere change of pursuing recovery can be extremely difficult for everyone involved. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but it will be… Read More ›

Being Supportive to Your Loved One in Recovery

October 4, 2017 Avalon Malibu Recovery

mom with hands on sad daughter's shoulder

Most likely, we all know someone who suffers from addiction or a mental illness. It can be challenging to see our loved ones go through this – we want to see them happy, healthy, and on their way to success.… Read More ›

Signs Your Loved One Is Struggling To Cope With Trauma

May 11, 2017 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Addiction

Immediately after experiencing a traumatic event, there are signs and symptoms which clearly indicate that the brain has gone into trauma. Overtime, the symptoms of trauma can change and become less obvious. Instead they transform and change into coping mechanisms,… Read More ›

Should I Drug Test My Loved One When They Come Home From Treatment?

November 15, 2016 Avalon Malibu Addiction

Should I Drug Test My Loved One When They Come Home From Treatment? Addiction is a family disease. As family members of a loved one suffering from addiction, we witness the extreme ups and downs. From relapse to recovery and… Read More ›