What Are the Different Types of Addiction?

When people think of addiction, they often don't realize that there are several types of addiction. Most people think about chemical or physical addictions. These are indeed the most common addiction type, but someone can also develop an addiction in other ways. The other types of addiction are psychological addictions and behavioral addictions. Addictions are […]

Learning to Reduce Stress Through Breathwork at Pathways Wellness Center

An important part of the recovery process is learning how to reduce stress. Stress is the physical and emotional reaction to difficulty and hardship in someone's life. It can come from anywhere, such as problems at work, attempting to manage a household, or messy environments. Someone can become stressed by societal pressures that make it […]

How Does Pathways Wellness Center Promote Addiction Awareness?

As our understanding of addiction grows, so, too, does the need for addiction awareness. Addiction is often heavily stigmatized and rarely spoken about in society. It's common to believe that someone with an addiction just has a moral failing, or that it's their fault that they are struggling. This is not the case, as anyone, […]

The Use of Art Therapy in Mental Health Treatment

As our understanding of mental health treatment has evolved over the decades, so has the advent of specialized forms of treatment, such as art therapy. Mental health treatment doesn't mean just sitting in a white room and being bored. It's an active, engaging process designed to address what is causing an underlying mental health disorder […]

Can Pathways Wellness Center Help Me Build a Support Network?

One of the most important things a person can learn to do is to build a healthy support network. A support network is a group of people you love and trust who understand and support you. They can be made up of family, friends, mentors, and others, as long as they give you support. A […]

Why a Personalized Treatment Plan Is Essential to Recovery

Anyone planning to receive treatment for their addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders needs what is called a personalized treatment plan. A personalized treatment plan is a collaborative effort between a client and their treatment providers. This allows clients to have the power of choice when choosing a treatment program. It doesn't matter which mental […]

What Are the Benefits of Group Therapy?

Group therapy is a type of psychotherapy in which a small group of clients are treated by one or more therapists. This is not to be confused with a support group, which is different. A support group is a collection of people helping each other cope with a specific problem. For example, there are support […]

What Is the Difference Between Sleep and Rest?

It's quite common for the terms “sleep” and “rest” to be used interchangeably. Both are needed to maintain our well-being. When we don't get enough of either, our health begins to suffer, which can lead to serious consequences. However, sleep and rest are quite different – not only in how they work but how they […]

Where Can I Find Appropriate Treatment for Trauma?

Finding treatment for trauma can sometimes be intimidating for those who have never sought treatment before. This is especially true for those who have never had treatment for any other mental illness or mental health disorder. Our society doesn't often teach people what to do when they are in crisis, and there can be confusion […]

Why Are Family Therapy Options Important During Recovery?

When someone seeks mental health treatment, sometimes they may wonder what family therapy options are available to them. Some may even wonder what it means to have family therapy, especially when they have families that aren't supportive of their mental health journey. Having the option to have family therapy helps families understand and support their […]

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