Drug and alcohol use, by its nature, isolates people from the friends and family members who care about them. Also, when people are stuck in the endless cycle of addiction, they often have the misconception that no one else understands how they feel and no one is experiencing the same problems. One of the most…
Family support is crucial to successful addiction recovery. Unfortunately, addiction can negatively affect home life, relationships, and communication. Similarly, dysfunctional relationships at home can impact addiction. Family therapy is one way for people to reconnect, establish new dynamics, and heal together. If your family is struggling, the Santé Center for Healing can help. With inpatient…
If you or someone you care about is considering group therapy — or is participating in a treatment program that includes it — several things must be remembered. First, participating in group therapy means that you need to be willing to share your thoughts and experiences. If you struggle with social anxiety, this could be…
You or someone you care about may get a recommendation from medical professionals to try a family therapy program. But you may be wondering, “What is family therapy?” Family therapy is a type of treatment that’s designed to help with issues that specifically affect family functioning and communication. Targeting these issues may improve the mental…
It’s no secret that mental health treatment can help people with mental health issues. But what about family therapy? More than helping people with family issues, it can help entire family units to function more effectively by improving communication and conflict habits. Many family therapy activities for relationship-building are also ideal additions to other treatment…
When you, or someone you love, enter substance abuse treatment, it’s typical to have both individual and group therapy. There are a number of benefits of group therapy that can help make the way to recovery easier. In addition, attending a group therapy program can also help you weather the inevitable bumps that recovery entails…