Discover the significance of setting boundaries in relationships for fostering trust, respect, and emotional well-being.
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Sharing my experience with the daunting task of filling out extensive therapy paperwork. A call for simplicity in accessing mental health services.
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Explore the crucial role of family support in addiction recovery, as I reflect on personal experiences with sobriety, coping mechanisms from CBT and DBT, and the impact of using dreams. This blog post delves into the importance of a strong support network and effective therapeutic techniques in overcoming substance abuse.
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Explore the transformative journey of someone managing Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and PTSD. This blog post delves into the therapeutic process, highlighting the valuable lessons learned in CBT and DBT, including mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. Discover the personal growth and resilience developed through therapy, offering insights and hope to those navigating similar challenges.
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Explore the heartfelt reflections of an individual nearing the end of their treatment journey. This blog post delves into the emotional transition from recovery to life's next chapter, including facing new challenges, personal growth, and exploring future opportunities in project management and career development. Join us in this inspiring tale of resilience and hope.
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The best parts of shopping online are: The worst parts about shopping online are: Thank you listening to my TED talk. I ordered some Tarot cards. It’s a part of one of my SMART Goals. To develop my spirituality more. I think that’s an on-going process for life. Why did the goal break up with the New Year’s resolution? Because it wasn’t SMART enough – it needed more specific commitment! Another way I’m fulfilling this goal is by learning about Stoicism. I’m currently reading a book about it. “How,” might you ask, “is philosophy related to spiritualism?” “Well!” I might…
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In therapy, we’re given a workbook. It’s a pretty large workbook. One of the portions of the book is called the Foundation. It’s early in the book however, in our group, we go through them toward the end of treatment. Before every Foundation, the therapists ask what it is. My explanation and simplest way to describe it, it is our journey through addiction. What leads us to where we are. I think other groups within Rogers will have people go through the Foundation early in their treatment because it lays the groundwork for what you’re about to work on. However,…
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Today, in group we did Blackout Poetry. In case you’re unfamiliar with Blackout poetry, here’s a definition: Blackout poetry is a creative process where words are selected and arranged from existing texts to create a new poem[1]. It involves taking a piece of writing, such as a newspaper article, novel, or page from a magazine, and highlighting or “blacking out” certain words or phrases, creating a new composition from the remaining words[1]. The blacked-out words are often completely covered or colored over, leaving only the chosen words visible, which gives the poem its distinctive look[2]. The resulting blackout poem can…
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Explore the transformative tools of TRAPs and TRAC(k)s in cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy. Uncover how Trigger, Response, and Avoidance Patterns (TRAPs) help dissect emotional reactions, while Trigger, Response, and Alternative Coping (TRAC) provide healthier strategies. Embrace these concepts for enhanced emotional well-being, personal growth, and resilience on your therapeutic journey.
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Friday, I was discharged from the hospitalization treatment. That was the 6-hour-a-day treatment. Today, I have to in a half hour early to do onboarding for the Intensive Outpatient (IOP). Then it will be 3 hours a day, from 3pm to 6pm. I had a dream about the structure of my life. I think my mind was beginning to reject the rigid structure. Some of it I find helpful, like waking up at the same time each day. Other parts, like the rigid obligation of the schedule, are really frustrating. I know that some people may not like that I…