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What Is Holistic Eating Disorder Treatment?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 5, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Women across the country struggle with disordered eating every day. While American culture may encourage unhealthy relationships with food, women often find themselves under pressure to eat and look…

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Yoga Therapy and Mental Health

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 26, 2022Updated: August 23, 2022Have you done your downward dog pose today? If so, chances are you feel more open, energized, and centered. If you aren’t familiar with this foundational form of yoga therapy, you could be missing out…

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4 Benefits of the 12-Step Program for Addiction

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 23, 2022Updated: August 23, 2022The 12-step program is a cornerstone of the addiction recovery process for many people. It can provide much-needed guidance to those suffering from addiction and structure for people while holding them accountable in their journey…

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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…