Recovery
Gay Rehab Centers in Los Angeles: Addressing Unique Needs in Recovery
Recovery from addiction is never a one-size-fits-all journey. For members of the LGBT community, finding a rehab center that understands and affirms their unique needs is vital to successful healing. Imagine going into a sleep-away program where you don’t feel safe and comfortable to be yourself – with the community and your clinical team. Honesty…
Read MoreHow Complex Trauma Impacts Our Sense of Self & Safety
by Brad Lamm, CIP with Dr. Steven Karp, M.D. I remember as a kid, telling stories around a campfire amongst friends to creep-out and scare one another, while out in the woods. You know, that undefined place, until the rocks are placed and the fire is started where we roasted marshmallows? That place where every…
Read MoreEmbracing Healing Through Experiential Therapies
Traditional talk therapy, while valuable, might not resonate with everyone seeking mental and emotional healing. Enter experiential therapies, a dynamic and creative approach that engages individuals on a deeper level, utilizing activities and experiences to facilitate growth and transformation. Breathe Life Healing Centers offers experiential therapies, which are incorporated into all of our treatment programs.…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Group Therapy in Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery can be a challenging and lonely journey, but it doesn’t have to be. One of the most effective ways to overcome addiction is to participate in group therapy. Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy that involves a group of individuals who share similar struggles. It’s led by a therapist trained in addiction…
Read MorePreparing for the Holidays When You’re in Recovery for Substance Use
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and the most stressful, too! Even though the holidays are meant to be joyful, they can cause a great deal of stress. Perhaps you’ve already been kept awake at night wondering how you’re going to afford gifts this year. Or maybe the thought of spending multiple…
Read MoreInternal Family Systems and Its Role in Restoring Balance
Do you ever feel conflicting emotions, like a part of you wants to do one thing and the other part doesn’t? When these feelings conflict, you’re likely to grapple with your internal self, beliefs, and desires. In Internal Family Systems (IFS), the idea of multiplicity thinking is normal. Every part has value and good intentions,…
Read MoreA Guide to Admissions for Addiction Treatment
Addiction is a complex mental illness and brain disorder characterized by compulsive drug use, despite harmful consequences. As the person continues to use drugs or alcohol, changes occur in the brain’s structure and function. These changes are responsible for intense cravings, personality changes, and other behaviors. Brain imaging studies show that addiction causes noticeable changes…
Read MoreTime To Give Back: “˜Tis the Season To Think of Others
How former opiate addiction treatment patients can give back During the holidays, we take a moment to think of others in need and how we can give back. If you are a looking for a meaningful charity to donate to this season, take a look at some of our favorites. These charities, of very different…
Read MoreThe New World – What Christopher Columbus Can Teach Us About Recovery
How to finally deal with alcohol addiction “You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” We doubt Christopher Columbus was talking about alcohol addiction recovery with this quote. In fact, we’re sure of it. But with Thanksgiving this week, we couldn’t help but think about what…
Read MoreThe Story of One, The Strength of Many A Heroin Addict’s Salvation
At Breathe Life Healing Centers, we hear amazing stories of strength from recovering addicts all the time. But every once in a while, a story sticks with you. This past week, a story about a heroin addict has captured our minds and our hearts. The man known today as “Pops” was once one of most…
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