Resistance to Rehab: 3 Common Objections Addiction is a serious problem that can have devastating consequences for the individual, their family, and their community If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, it is important to seek help as soon as possible Rehab can be an essential part of the recovery process, but it is not always easy to convince someone to go Here are t...
Read MoreRead MoreWhat to expect in this episode: Traditional psychology has taken a central role in recovery and treating addiction, but it may not be ideal Psychotherapists often recommend AA or treatment because no progress can be made while in active addiction Immersing in the recovery culture to help the psychology of recovery Psychology and Recovery Its a newer phenomenon that psych...
Read MoreRead MoreWHAT TO EXPECT Understanding How Addiction Hijacks Rationality Semi-Rational Reasoning The Ego and Justifications Understanding How Addiction Hijacks Rationality Addiction Hijacks our "semi-rational" thoughts to justify ego desires The simplest way to put this is to tell a story Dealing with Cravings I remember working with a cl...
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WHAT TO EXPECT: What is Outpatient Addiction Treatment Are There Different Levels of Outpatient Care How Will I Know Which Outpatient Addiction Treatment is Right for Me If I Don’t Live in Los Angeles, Can I Still Attend Outpatient Addiction Treatment Here Can I Afford Long-Term Outpatient Addiction Treatment Starting Your Outpatient Journey Individuals who receive addic...
Read MoreRead MoreWHAT TO EXPECT: Processing Emotions What is Somatic Experiencing Allow Yourself to Feel In general, one of the things that happen in modern times--as people become a lot more conscious of their physicality, nutrition, exercise, and of the importance in taking care of it--is being conscious of your body in the healing process In other words, being able to check in and be present...
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WHAT TO EXPECT: What is a Sober Living Program Who Benefits from Sober Living Homes What Happens in a Sober Living Program Why Sober Living for Long Term Recovery Los Angeles Sober Living Luxury Men’s Los Angeles Sober Living Program Some individuals choose to live in sober homes to increase the chances of a successful recovery But what are sober homes And how d...
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