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What Are the Benefits of Meditation Therapy?

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 22, 2023Updated: February 28, 2023Meditation is an activity that humans have practiced for thousands of years. From this longevity, it’s easy to assume that meditation has some significant benefits. Meditation can be beneficial to the mind and body in several ways.…

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What Is Kratom, and Why Does It Concern People?

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 17, 2023Updated: March 22, 2023Many people are asking, “What is kratom?” Reports about the supposed benefits of the imported “wonder herb” has many taking a closer look. Others feel a bit suspicious about such supplements due to their perceived connection to…

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What Is Meditation Therapy?

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…

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Benefits of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 9, 2023Updated: February 28, 2023Viable coping methods are hard to come by. Between the surplus of self-help books released each year and all the products marketed as “embodying the pinnacle of health and wellness,” it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How should…

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Understand the Difference Between DBT vs CBT

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…

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What Is Art Therapy?

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 8, 2023Updated: February 27, 2023While there is still some stigma surrounding therapy, more and more people realize that everyone can benefit from therapy. Everyone could use a little help from time to time with the problems in their life. While therapy…

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How Does Art Therapy Help in Recovery?

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 1, 2023Updated: February 27, 2023When the idea of therapy comes up, most conjure up images of two people sitting in an office engaging in an emotion-fueled dialogue on past traumas, fears, and anxieties. In reality, however, therapy looks different for everyone.…

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What Is the Most Common Dual Diagnosis Amongst Women?

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 21, 2023Updated: February 2, 2023Millions of people have co-occurring disorders in the United States. Of those individuals, women are disproportionately affected. Research suggests that dual diagnosis is more common among young women. So what is the most common dual diagnosis for…

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What Does EMDR Therapy Do to the Brain?

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 14, 2023Updated: February 2, 2023Perhaps you have heard of EMDR therapy but are curious about EMDR therapy’s effect on the brain. EMDR therapy, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a type of psychotherapy that has been used to treat people…

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