Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 22, 2019Updated: August 23, 2022Interacting with animals comes with several benefits for humans. Studies have demonstrated that animals reduce the body’s stress response, leading to reduced blood pressure and anxiety. Conventional therapy combined with an animal assisted therapy program, is…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 18, 2019Updated: June 11, 2021Gestalt therapy is a psychotherapy technique that focuses on the client. This client-centered approach helps people understand what is going on in their lives within the present moment. Sometimes, the human mind remains mired in…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 17, 2019Updated: March 19, 2020Are you wondering how to help an alcoholic? You might be if you are watching a loved one struggle with an alcohol dependency. While you cannot force someone into treatment, there are helpful things you…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 5, 2019Updated: February 20, 2019Through an embrace of psychotherapy, psychologists aim to thoroughly understand their patients’ needs, employ consistent personal interaction, develop solutions, and change their patients’ negative behavior effectively. The most prominent types of psychotherapy fall into several…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 3, 2018Updated: December 7, 2018Many different types of holistic therapies can be combined with standard treatment programs to offer additional benefits for those entering rehab. The following information will talk about the use of gardening in a rehab setting.…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 15, 2018Updated: April 17, 2020The Willows, a women’s addiction treatment center in Fairview, NC, offers rope course therapy. This therapy is just one tool among many that lead you into healthy, lasting recovery. As an experiential therapy, a rope…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 8, 2018Updated: April 17, 2020Gardening offers an easy method for working through your stress and getting close to Mother Nature. This is why many therapists use gardening to help their clients with major life problems. So what is gardening…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 30, 2018Updated: October 3, 2018Depression is a major issue around the world, but not many people are aware of the signs and symptoms. You or someone you know may be struggling with depression and not even realize it, which…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 17, 2018Updated: April 17, 2020Few places in the United States offer the rehab hiking opportunities of Fairview, North Carolina. Massive national forests on three sides, nature preserves, forests, lakes and game lands surround The Willows of Fairview. This provides…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 10, 2018Updated: April 17, 2020Animals play an important role in therapy. However, dogs and cats aren’t the only animals that can help people feel better. With equine therapy, horses have their own role to play. However, how does this…
