Staying sober during Thanksgiving

How to Stay Sober Over Thanksgiving

The holidays can be particularly difficult for individuals who are newly sober and worry about being around alcohol during Thanksgiving and other holiday parties. Staying sober during Thanksgiving is possible when you plan ahead and continue meeting with a therapist through a rehab aftercare program. Aftercare support provides individuals with continuing therapy after completing a…

Person holding hand against the sun and thinking about forgiving yourself

How To Forgive Yourself

Addiction causes our loved ones to act like people we don’t know. Chemical dependency results from genetic factors, trauma, mental health issues, life circumstances, and underdeveloped coping mechanisms. If you have a loved one who has developed a chemical dependency with harmful side effects, it’s time to learn more about our Portland drug and alcohol rehab.…

What is EMDR therapy?

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. It’s an integrative form of psychotherapy. This therapy helps people who are dealing with intrusive memories. Frequently, these individuals try to repress the memories of certain events, which won’t work. To dull the feelings and thoughts, someone might try to achieve a high. Some individuals choose mind-altering…