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Hiking Therapy at Crestview Recovery

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, therapy, Wilderness Therapy / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Hiking in nature is a very therapeutic activity that relieves stress and increases happiness. Also, it's a great form of exercise. Addiction centers are beginning to offer more holistic treatment options for mental health therapy. Options can include art or music therapy, animal therapy, and hiking therapy for addiction recovery. Exercise causes the release of [...]

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PTSD Symptoms in Women

Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Rehabilitation / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects more than just veterans. According to the Sidran Institute, 13 million Americans have PTSD at any given time. As such, knowing the common PTSD symptoms is important for anyone to know. Below is some information you may find useful. If you are struggling with PTSD, Crestview Recovery offers primary

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How Past Trauma Can Impact Your Relationships

Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Trauma / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

A traumatic experience can leave a person feeling as if danger is all around them, even if there is no danger present or the traumatic event is in the past. This heightened state can make people feel unsafe, panicked, and unable to know what is real. Understanding how trauma impacts relationships will go a long

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Trauma-Informed Approach

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, Rehabilitation / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Trauma refers to intense emotional and physical experiences caused by a stressful event or events. When an individual experiences accidents, violence, natural disaster, or abuse, it can all lead to trauma. Additionally, many people who experienced trauma tend to abuse substances. A trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy or another trauma therapy is the ideal way to take

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How Can Meditation Help with Anxiety?

Anxiety, Depression, Holistic Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Meditation for anxiety offers men and women a natural way to stop panicky feelings and racing thoughts that are common with anxiety. It has proven to be effective in reducing many anxiety symptoms and can be used in tense situations to focus your thoughts and complete the task at hand. Meditation therapy is just one

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Mental Health Treatment

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for mental health treatment is one of the best forms of behavioral therapy for treating depression, substance use, PTSD, and other disorders. It gives clients the skills and confidence they need to manage their symptoms and lead their best lives. It's backed by years of research and clinical practice that have proven its

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Group therapy session where the group discusses the signs of a dissociative disorder

What are the Signs of a Dissociative Disorder?

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, therapy / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Dissociative disorder is a rare mental health disorder that causes a person to feel disconnected from themselves and reality. Moreover, it affects nearly five million men and women across the country each year and is treatable through behavioral therapy and medication. Recognizing the signs of dissociative disorder is important to get a friend or loved

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Understanding Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Anxiety, Mental Health, PTSD / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

What is motivational enhancement therapy (MET)? It's a therapeutic program that increases a person’s motivation to make positive life changes. Specifically for men and women who have an addiction to alcohol, marijuana, and other mental health disorders. It's a form of behavioral therapy that has proven to be effective in treating addiction to multiple substances.

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What Will I Learn in Contingency Management Therapy?

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Opioid Addiction Rehab / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Addiction is a dangerous mental health disorder that affects more than 40 million men and women each year. There is no cure for addiction, However, there are several behavioral therapies that are proven to be effective in treating addiction and helping men and women live sober lives. Contingency management techniques use a rewards-based system to

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Why is Individual Counseling Important?

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, therapy / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Addiction is a mental health illness that affects roughly 42 million men and women in the U.S. each year. Fortunately, there are several treatment programs that can treat addiction through a combination of group and individual counseling, holistic therapy, and medication-assisted treatment. Individual therapy is a necessity in the recovery process as it requires a

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