Mindfulness

Looking In Phase – March 2017 Dream Journal

April 6, 2020 / Art Therapy, Dream Journal, Holistic Care and Treatment, Mental Health, Mindfulness

Dream Journal Volume XLVII / March 2017 Note From Dr B. I created the “3-7-3” philosophy as part of my commitment to holistic, evidence-based treatment that is both all-inclusive and highly effective. Patients are required to examine their progress introspectively throughout their stay at Two Dreams and spend every day working to complete the three phases of treatment via our seven dimensions of treatment. When both the patient and the staff feel that the individual has achieved the three main outcomes of recovery, mental peace, physical wellbeing, and personal productivity, they are ready to transition out of our facility. The …

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Coming In Phase – February 2017 Dream Journal

April 6, 2020 / Art Therapy, Dream Journal, Holistic Care and Treatment, Mental Health, Mindfulness

Dream Journal Volume XLVI / February 2017 Note From Dr B. I created the “3-7-3” philosophy as part of my commitment to holistic, evidence-based treatment that is both all-inclusive and highly effective. Patients are required to examine their progress introspectively throughout their stay at Two Dreams and spend every day working to complete the three phases of treatment via our seven dimensions of treatment. When both the patient and the staff feel that the individual has achieved the three main outcomes of recovery, mental peace, physical wellbeing, and personal productivity, they are ready to transition out of our facility. The first …

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Yoga for a healthy mind and body

April 7, 2020 / Mindfulness, Recovery, Stress

Our patients participate in yoga classes weekly as part of the Two Dreams commitment to achieving the three crucial outcomes we work on with each client: Mental Peace, Physical Well-Being, and Personal Productivity. Yoga and other mindfulness techniques help reconnect clients with their bodies. This mind-body connection is an important part of recovery because substance use disconnects in all aspects. Our certified yoga instructor emphasizes the importance of this mindfulness and gently leads everyone through yoga poses and stretches, ensuring that each patient receives individualized attention and moves at their own comfort level. According to studies conducted by the National …

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I Can’t Stop Drinking: Why am I Having Problems and What do I Need To Know?

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Mindfulness

Have you made the decision to quit drinking alcohol but keep finding yourself back at it again? Do you find yourself saying, “Why can’t I stop drinking?” You’re not alone. Many people find it difficult to quit drinking alcohol. Alcoholism is a complicated disease that often requires people to change their entire lifestyle to eliminate the habit. There are behavioral strategies for quitting, and there are medications available that have helped many people with their alcohol dependencies. Below are answers to some of the common questions people ask about quitting alcohol. What Exactly Is Alcoholism? People challenged with alcoholism are …

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Service – December 2016/January 2017 Dream Journal

April 6, 2020 / Dream Journal, Mental Health, Mindfulness

Dream Journal Volume XLV / December and January 2016 Note From Dr B. In 2011, researchers from Case Western Reserve University published an article in Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly indicating that volunteer work and service to others are integral to the recovery process. This finding is consistent with the stated purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous, to stay sober and help others achieve sobriety as well. At Two Dreams, clients embrace the power of service to themselves and others through regular group therapy sessions. Clients help each other process their emotions and provide feedback on their progress in their recovery. We encourage clients to …

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11 Coping Strategies that Prevent Relapse

April 6, 2020 / Mindfulness, Stress

Life is full of stress. In fact, your body is programmed to make you feel stressed every time it wants you to do something; this natural response to stressful stimuli is called the “fight or flight response.” Some stressors are easy to handle, for example eating satisfies the stress of hunger and drinking satisfies the stress of thirst. Other stressors are not so easy to handle, for example the death of a loved one or a serious fight with a close friend. People undergoing drug addiction treatment need to relearn to handle stressors without using drugs and/or alcohol. There are …

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Spirituality – November 2016 Dream Journal

April 6, 2020 / Dream Journal, Mental Health, Mindfulness

Dream Journal Volume XLIV / November 2016 Note From Dr B. Addiction is a disease of learning, memory, motivation, and choice that results in biological, social, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual alterations. In this edition of the Dream Journal, I want to focus on the spiritual aspect. One of my favorite definitions of spirituality comes from a 2000 edition of “The Physician Executive,” in an article entitled “Spirituality and the Physician Executive: Reconciling the Inner Self and the Business of Health Care.” The author, Kaiser, claims that spirituality “…refers to a broad set of principles that transcend all religions. Spirituality is about …

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Process Groups – What Are They and How Do They Work?

April 6, 2020 / Holistic Care and Treatment, Mindfulness, Sober Living

Process groups are a form of group therapy that comprises an essential component of addiction treatment therapy. They allow people to learn the skills needed to navigate social networks and stress, and reduce the inducements to use mood altering substances again. Learning the skills offered from process groups can be a long progression, but the benefits are worth it.   What Happens in a Process Group? In a process group, 5-10 individuals meet face-to-face and share their struggles and concerns in the presence of a trained group therapist. The first few sessions in group therapy involve establishing trust. At the …

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Acceptance – October 2016 Dream Journal

April 6, 2020 / Dream Journal, Mental Health, Mindfulness

Dream Journal Volume XLIII / October 2016 Note From Dr B. Before I was officially sworn in as Deputy Director for Demand Reduction in the Office of National Drug Control Policy under the Executive Office of The President, I went through a period of indecision and stress. In short, the President announced that I would be appointed to the position, but then the statement was withdrawn because of controversy in the White House at the time. Recovery advocates were planning to march in protest on my behalf, but a friend suggested to me that I try to prevent the march on …

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The Importance of Therapists in Drug Addiction Treatment

April 7, 2020 / Holistic Care and Treatment, Mental Health, Mindfulness

Going to therapy and establishing a trusting relationship with a therapist is the key to overcoming drug and/or alcohol dependence and resolving drug-related issues. Drug and alcohol addiction are inextricably related to a person’s psyche and other concrete problems (social, financial, or health-related issues). A therapist can work with an individual to help him/her tackle these issues alongside the addiction. People quitting on their own may have trouble examining the life circumstances that led them to addiction, so they are less likely to make changes. Without a professional therapist, former drug users can quickly return to a life on drugs. …

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