It’s not uncommon for family and addiction to go hand in hand. Spouses, children, and others live with the reality of their loved one’s substance use and become accustomed to navigating these relationships. Always on guard, family members might try to minimize the damage. Different issues concerning how best to treat an individual’s substance abuse…
Substance use disorder is an equal opportunity condition that affects all kinds of people everywhere, the old and the young, in big cities and small towns alike. Thousands of individuals and their communities face drug and alcohol addiction and the devastation it causes every day. Those facing addiction issues and underlying mental health challenges like…
Eating a healthy diet with the right combination of foods can seem overwhelming, especially because many tempting but unhealthy choices are available. There are always new fad diets, cleanses, and other gimmicks that supposedly help people lose weight and be healthier, but do they work? If you want to change your eating habits and become…
You’ve probably heard of yoga, but you may not know that it’s an effective complement to addiction treatment. Yoga therapy is gaining popularity in addiction recovery because the benefits are numerous and profound. Yoga therapy is a full mind and body approach to wellness and recovery. If you or someone you love is looking for…
When we are coupled, we tend to share almost everything: the joys and curiosities, it’s true. But we also share in the pain, anxiety, and distress that inevitably result from addiction. Whether one or both parties struggle with the addiction its self, both people suffer in equal measure. Couple counseling can mitigate these negative impacts…
Nutrition counseling is an umbrella term that describes a number of counseling and therapeutic approaches related to nutrition, diet, and the relationship a person has with food. Grace Counseling Center offers an array of nutrition counseling services in addition to and independent of our addiction treatment specialties. Nutrition and exercise are foundational when it comes…
An intensive outpatient program or IOP can play an important role in successful addiction recovery. When it comes to intensity, IOP treatment bridges inpatient programs and traditional outpatient therapy. IOP counseling offers a rigorous daily structure similar to an inpatient experience, but patients return home each evening. Grace Counseling offers high-quality IOP counseling and a…
The holiday season offers numerous opportunities to attend festive gatherings, participate in traditional celebrations, socialize, and enjoy a plethora of delicious foods. You can maximize seasonal enjoyment by planning a nutritional holiday dinner and minimizing the harmful or unpleasant after-effects of overindulgence. If you feel overwhelmed by strong emotions this holiday season, reach out to…
There are many options when it comes to treatment for addiction. There are conventional treatments as well as holistic addiction therapy options. We know that mental health and addiction overlap, so addiction treatment programs typically involve at least one form of therapy. Grace Counseling offers a wide range of treatments and services for both mental…
Increasingly, holistic therapy is becoming a more common approach to addiction treatment. If you are looking for holistic addiction therapy options for you or your loved one, there are many reasons to consider this natural wellness and integrative medicine approach. Choosing a holistic treatment approach at high-quality treatment centers can be a step in the…