Tag: recovery

How Likely Is It That I Will Relapse?

September 26, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Relapse

It’s normal to feel worried about relapse – in the addiction and mental illness recovery realm, many people fear relapse because it is seen as this horrible sign of failure, even though it isn’t. In fact, many recovery experts say… Read More ›

4 Magical Activities in Psychodrama That Build Self-Compassion

September 26, 2018 Avalon Malibu Treatment Mental Health

When it comes to recovery, self-compassion can be challenging sometimes. Perhaps you’ve gotten into this never-ending reel of doubt, fear, and negativity; thoughts such as “I don’t think I can do this” may plague your mind as you try to… Read More ›

Can Self-Help Groups Replace Treatment Programs?

September 25, 2018 Avalon Malibu Treatment QA

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is one of the most commonly known self-help groups out there – with weekly meetings, individuals from all walks of life can come in and talk about their experiences while learning of new tools and resources to… Read More ›

Schizophrenia and Music Therapy: A Great Component to Your Recovery

September 25, 2018 Avalon Malibu Alternative Treatment Recovery

Schizophrenia is a spectrum disorder that affects around 3.2 million Americans. A highly stigmatized disorder, schizophrenia may include disorganized thinking and speech, odd patterns of behavior, hallucinations, delusions, and more. As emphasized by the Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of… Read More ›

How Can I Talk To A Loved One about Suicide?

September 24, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health QA

Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the symptoms and taking them very seriously. Too many times, we see the warning signs but… Read More ›

Recent Study Shows Promise For Hypnosis and Gestalt Therapy on Depression

September 24, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Alternative Treatment

Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Depression is a serious mental illness that affects nearly 350 million worldwide, and 16 million people in the United States specifically,… Read More ›

What Happens When Someone Overdoses on Heroin?

September 21, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Heroin Addiction

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 828,000 people reported using heroin in the United States in 2015, and the numbers have likely increased from there. Heroin is a synthetic but highly addictive opioid that produces… Read More ›

The Difference Between Narcissistic Personality Disorder and General Narcissism

September 21, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A common attack thrown at an individual in today’s society typically involves “you’re so narcissistic”. This unfortunate and misguided stereotype fails to address narcissism for what it really is – U.S. News states that 1 in 16 Americans experience narcissistic… Read More ›

As A Parent, How Can I Break My Family’s Cycle of Addiction?

September 20, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Addiction

Growing up in a family where addiction is ever present can feel like a never-ending cycle that you’re destined to repeat. For many, addiction is all they’ve ever known – whether you’ve had to take on additional roles as a… Read More ›

Everything Will Be Okay: The Stages of Change in Recovery

September 20, 2018 Avalon Malibu Recovery Addiction

Recovery is a lot like life. It has ups and downs, twists and turns, and a lot of unexpected surprises. While many people dread the unexpected, it’s actually what works best for us because it forces us to grow and… Read More ›