Choosing the right treatment programme can be a challenging endeavour. This series takes you through the key components of the thinking processes which are necessary to make an informed decision on selecting the best treatment centre for a loved one. Gary outlines the top things to look for in an inpatient rehab centre. Many key considerations such as length of stay, quality of care and what to expect in treatment are all covered in this post. In the next series you will learn how to reach out and ask for help.
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Psychotherapy, or so-called “talk therapy”, can reveal insights that victims of complex post-traumatic disorder (CPTSD) may not be consciously aware of. CPTSD is a complicated condition with several symptoms that appear to be identical, yet seem to exist separately and simultaneously in the same person. Defining these identical symptoms, why they co-exist and how they…
Cognitive behavioural advances into coaching are presently well stabilised and it is one of the most studied, powerful and widely used forms of personal coaching. It is now widely understood that cognitive behavioural therapy not only serves ‘best’ in the treatment rooms but it is further ‘expert practice’ in business coaching services. CBT helps people…
Recovery Direct’s unique treatment centre process outlines one of the most comprehensive and effective evidence-based treatment models for longterm recovery in the world. Remember – our job is to figure out what’s going on. Then, our goal is to get you from where you are to where you want to be. Assessment of Your Needs…
Cognitive distortions are simple ways that our mind tells us about something that is not actually true in real life. These untrue feelings and thoughts are then most often used to internally validate our format of “non-productive” or “negative thinking” or to create unnecessary emotional baggage in our lives — convincing ourselves that the negative…
Kris Gage pushes back on the social norm of romantic, possessive love, and exposes it for a co-dependent myth. The romance version is that your soulmate will somehow become responsible for your negative emotions and make you happy. The codependent myth is very popular, because it promises so much — i.e., that our partners will love us…
Stress is the mind’s way of warning us about an existing danger or potential future harm. It stimulates us to take remedial or precautionary action. It is not as severe as anxiety, but it can lead to anxiety if we do not have the skills to keep it under control. How to improve your stress tolerance Build…