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Anxiety Does Not Have to Get The Best of You

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 20, 2022Updated: May 24, 2022Anxiety is a complicated mental health concern that makes living a normal, healthy lifestyle quite challenging. You may spend a majority of the day caught up in your own thoughts and all of the things…

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3 Benefits of Group Therapy Activities

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet 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…

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Family Therapy Activities for You and Your Family

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 13, 2022Updated: May 24, 2022The family is the foundation of a support network for people around the world. This is why family therapy can be so beneficial for families where one or more individuals are using drugs and alcohol.…

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Individual Therapy and Who Can Benefit from It

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 6, 2022Updated: May 10, 2022Individual therapy is a form of psychotherapy that can benefit individuals who are going through recovery and require assistance. The techniques that individual therapy providers use are able to help address a variety of emotional…

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How Women Can Cope with a Dual Diagnosis

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 29, 2022Updated: April 27, 2022Women across the United States struggle with mental health and addiction. Social pressure, unprocessed trauma, and life changes can lead many women to turn to substance use. Studies now show that at least half of…

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3 Tips for Staying Sober This Alcohol Awareness Month

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 15, 2022Updated: April 27, 2022This month is Alcohol Awareness Month. Each year, Alcohol Awareness Month gives people the opportunity to focus on the impacts of alcohol in our lives. Now is the perfect time to talk with loved ones…

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Are There Any Side Effects to EMDR Therapy?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: March 29, 2022Updated: April 5, 2022Today, therapists focus more and more on trauma treatment during addiction recovery. EMDR has become one of the most popular and effective tools for treating trauma in and out of…

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How to Overcome Symptoms of Social Anxiety

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: February 4, 2022Updated: February 2, 2022Social anxiety disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that involves intense symptoms concerning social activity and interaction. It often makes the routines and activities of everyday life difficult for…

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National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: February 1, 2022Updated: February 18, 2022While many diseases can wreak havoc on an individual’s life, eating disorders can have a particularly adverse impact. Luckily, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) created an event to address…

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Try These Simple Tips for Relapse Prevention

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: February 1, 2022Updated: February 18, 2022Overcoming an addiction is a tremendous feat. For many, it requires consistent and persistent maintenance to prevent the risk of resuming the use of drugs or alcohol. Whether you are…