By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: December 9, 2019 Updated: January 17, 2020 Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a form of therapy that changes your negative thought patterns. There are a number of reasons why something decides to take this form of therapy so that they can be aware of their thought patterns and how it is taking over…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: December 7, 2019 Updated: January 17, 2020 12-step meetings are where alcoholics or drug addicts gather around and either listen or share their stories. Some may feel intimidated to go as they are worried about getting judged or feel their problem is not serious enough to attend a meeting. It is…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: December 5, 2019 Updated: January 17, 2020 Ryan Reynolds plays a superhero, Deadpool, who fights evil. But just because someone plays a superhero does not mean that in real life, they are not in need of one themselves. Recently, Ryan Reynolds broke the stigma of anxiety by coming out about his…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: December 3, 2019 Updated: January 17, 2020 Different levels of anxiety can make you feel like you cannot breathe or that you are going to die. Exposure therapy can help you confront those triggers that make you feel the way you do. By doing exposure therapy at home, you will help…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: December 2, 2019 Updated: November 11, 2020 Many people recognize treatment for substance abuse to be living in a facility for 30 to 90 days while you receive 24/7 care from therapists and medical professionals. Inpatient treatment may be one option, but it is not the only one. You or your…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: December 1, 2019 Updated: January 17, 2020 We live in a technology-centric world full of televisions, computer screens, and iPads. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that the average child watches seven hours of television, surfs on the internet, and plays video games daily. It is important to decrease the amount…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: November 27, 2019 Updated: November 11, 2020 Somatic experiencing is a therapeutic approach that helps resolve trauma. Sometimes, when subjected to trauma, your body becomes stuck in the experience. As a result, you don’t fully work through the steps needed to recover. Much like grief, there’s a process your body must undergo to…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: November 25, 2019 Updated: July 2, 2020 You’ll find the words “evidence-based treatment” used throughout drug and alcohol treatment program websites. You’ll also hear these words used along with specific kinds of treatment, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Bayview Recovery is an addiction treatment center with experienced and caring professional staff. They…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: November 21, 2019 Updated: November 11, 2020 Holistic therapies treat all areas of your life. When addiction is involved, holistic medicine focuses on more than just your physical needs. It focuses on feeding your emotional and spiritual life, too. Common components of a holistic treatment program include training in nutrition, exercise, relaxation,…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: November 18, 2019 Updated: July 2, 2020 A support group is vital to a sustainable recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. A support group gives you a much-needed connection with others who are also on the path to sobriety. Bayview Recovery offers support groups in Tacoma, WA, as a part of…
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