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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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5 Ways Women Can Cope With Stress and Anxiety in Recovery

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 22, 2022Updated: April 27, 2022Addiction recovery can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, many women lack the support systems they need during recovery. Stress and anxiety are common for women in every stage of recovery. For some, this can trigger drug or…

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Ways to Support Women During 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 21, 2022Updated: February 2, 2022National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week is an annual week of recognition and awareness-building related to eating disorders and their impact on numerous people. This year’s week will be observed…

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Physical Effects of Anorexia on a Woman’s Body

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: February 18, 2022Updated: February 2, 2022Anorexia is one of the most common eating disorders. People with anorexia greatly struggle with maintaining a healthy weight, can be dangerously underweight, and may be nutrient deficient. While the…

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Signs You Are Struggling with Bulimia

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: February 11, 2022Updated: February 18, 2022Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by alternating periods of binge-eating and purging. Binge-eating is when a person eats much more food than their body needs in a short time.…

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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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How to Support a Woman With Anorexia

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 30, 2022Updated: December 29, 2021Eating disorders present a variety of challenges. This is true both for the person dealing with one and their surrounding loved ones. As someone trying to support someone with an eating disorder, it’s challenging to…