In cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), counselors work with clients to target a specific issue, or set of issues, and develop a treatment plan to work on over a designated number of sessions. Counselors discuss goals with clients and determine methods to reach these goals. There are always bumps along the road and a good therapist working…
In cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), counselors work with clients to target a specific issue, or set of issues, and develop a treatment plan to work on over a designated number of sessions. Counselors discuss goals with clients and determine methods to reach these goals. There are always bumps along the road and a good therapist working…
Loving someone struggling with addiction can be challenging and painful, but many people in recovery today credit the support and love of their spouse as one of the crucial elements of their success. Even though addiction can be a dark presence in a relationship, there is hope and help out there. If you have a…
Recovery from substance use disorder means finding new coping mechanisms to deal with life’s struggles and triggering events. Using healthy coping skills can take your mind off using or drinking and help foster a life free of drug and alcohol use. At Virtues Behavioral Health, we incorporate coping skills treatment programs in our addiction recovery…
Recovery from substance use disorder means finding new coping mechanisms to deal with life’s struggles and triggering events. Using healthy coping skills can take your mind off using or drinking and help foster a life free of drug and alcohol use. At Virtues Behavioral Health, we incorporate coping skills treatment programs in our addiction recovery…
Holidays should be happy occasions that provide an opportunity for friends and family to get together and enjoy the season. However, these gatherings can pose a risk of relapse due to addiction triggers such as stress and increased access to drugs and alcohol. If you are recovering from addiction, you surely know that treatment does…
Holidays should be happy occasions that provide an opportunity for friends and family to get together and enjoy the season. However, these gatherings can pose a risk of relapse due to addiction triggers such as stress and increased access to drugs and alcohol. If you are recovering from addiction, you surely know that treatment does…
There are many reasons to participate in an online addiction counseling program. Being encouraged to isolate ourselves because of the current global health crisis is a great time to take advantage of the counseling offered in programs like our virtual IOP and Day Treatment Program. Addiction is already an isolating condition. Now that we are…
Signs and Symptoms of Addiction Recognizing the signs and symptoms of addiction is someone’s first step toward guiding someone or getting help themselves. That’s why people must understand what these signs and symptoms are and why they’re dangerous. Not only are there behavioral signs and symptoms, but physical and psychological ones as well. At Midwest…
Signs and Symptoms of Addiction Recognizing the signs and symptoms of addiction is someone’s first step toward guiding someone or getting help themselves. That’s why people must understand what these signs and symptoms are and why they’re dangerous. Not only are there behavioral signs and symptoms, but physical and psychological ones as well. At Midwest…