Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 1, 2023Updated: April 27, 2023Many young women in North Carolina, where more than 20% of 11th graders have taken prescription drugs without a doctor’s prescription, want to be on the road to recovery.1 However, they do not always have the necessary…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 15, 2023Updated: February 28, 2023Many assume that therapy is a medical treatment designed specifically for those suffering from severe mental health conditions. The truth, however, is that therapy has the potential to help everyone. Perfection is difficult to obtain in any…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 8, 2023Updated: March 23, 2023At mental health and addiction treatment centers, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are both popular treatment options. Many people wonder what the main differences between DBT vs. CBT are. These talk therapies can…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 2, 2023Updated: March 22, 2023The importance of nutrition is vastly undervalued. The foods that we eat are the most important factor in maintaining our bodies and our minds. If our diet is lacking the basics it needs to function, we will…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 22, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022There are a variety of approaches to treating depression and anxiety, including evidence-based therapies, medication, and self-care practices. Yoga is one self-care practice that can be extremely beneficial for women struggling with mood disorders. This ancient practice…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 30, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, has become one of the most popular and effective tools for trauma therapy and addiction recovery. This simple, medication-free approach to trauma healing is…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 20, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Finding the right therapeutic tools can be overwhelming. With therapies like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, otherwise known as EMDR, it can be hard to know if this simple, medication-free approach…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 26, 2022Updated: August 23, 2022Have you done your downward dog pose today? If so, chances are you feel more open, energized, and centered. If you aren’t familiar with this foundational form of yoga therapy, you could be missing out on some…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 23, 2022Updated: August 23, 2022The 12-step program is a cornerstone of the addiction recovery process for many people. It can provide much-needed guidance to those suffering from addiction and structure for people while holding them accountable in their journey to recovery.…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 16, 2022Updated: May 24, 2022Being part of a group can offer additional emotional support and positivity that individual therapy techniques can sometimes struggle to capture. This is the main reason why group therapy activities are commonly prescribed aspects of a well-rounded…
