Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Anxiety disorders and substance use disorders (SUDs) are among the most prevalent mental health conditions in the United States. Coincidentally, they often co-occur together… Read More
Rounding Out Addiction Treatment With Holistic Therapy
Updated on 3/2/2023 Traditional therapy methods are rarely enough to build the foundation for a successful recovery. With that realization established, many mental health and addiction recovery facilities have incorporated… Read More
Explaining Kratom and Its Use
Kratom users speak highly of its mood enhancement and other stimulant-like properties, but what exactly is kratom? Often promoted as a health supplement, kratom is widely used and sold around… Read More
Conscious Recovery & the Power of Gratitude
Conscious Recovery & the Power of Gratitude Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Addiction and mental health recovery facilities increasingly recognize the importance of individualized treatment. When… Read More
Destigmatizing Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health disorder characterized by patterns of varying moods, behaviors and sense of self. This condition is heavily associated with negative stigma because… Read More
3 Types of Grounding Techniques to Calm Your Mind
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT It is normal at times to feel flustered or overwhelmed by life’s responsibilities. Whether you are working to maintain recovery or trying to keep… Read More
Maintaining Mental Health During Challenging Times
Updated on 3/3/2023 Adversity is an inevitable part of life. Although challenging, adversity is essential as it helps us persevere beyond difficult life experiences. The more we experience hardships and… Read More
What Is Mindfulness and How Can We Use It in Recovery?
Updated on 02/19/24 “Be more mindful.” How many times do you hear this or similar statements? Perhaps you see dozens of articles and ads about mindfulness while scrolling through social… Read More
Conscious Recovery & the Power of Gratitude
Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Conscious Recovery is a 12-week program that Casa Palmera offers to patients as a supplement to clinical therapies used in addiction treatment…. Read More
Rounding Out Addiction Treatment with Holistic Therapy
Updated on 07/03/23 Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT Treating patients with a substance use disorder is a complicated process. Each individual has had unique life experiences that have… Read More