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The Benefits of Animal Therapy

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…

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Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 8, 2019Updated: April 17, 2020Mindfulness based cognitive therapy is a form of cognitive therapy (MBCT). MBCT teaches people how to move away from negative thought patterns that can trigger a relapse into drug or alcohol abuse. Usually, it occurs…

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National PTSD Awareness Day

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 27, 2019Updated: June 6, 2019Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent mental disorder. Through National PTSD Awareness Day, advocates work to raise awareness about this issue. While many people think that primarily veterans experience PTSD, there are actually countless…

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Motivational Interviewing

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 25, 2019Updated: April 17, 2020Motivational interviewing is something that counselors use to help clients find internal motivation. Then, this motivation helps people to catalyze behavior changes. This kind of technique is a practical, fast way to help people make…

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Gestalt Therapy Program for Women

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…

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