Addiction Treatment: Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Addiction Treatment: Understanding and Integrating Motivational Enhancement Therapy Guest Post by Jonathan Liss, Ph.D. Of course you have heard about Motivational Interviewing, and maybe Motivational Enhancement Therapy. However, if you are not involved with MI or MET regularly, the following summary would be good way to refresh your memory, and provide a springboard for including […]
Defend Your Recovery and Mental Health During Seasonal Changes
Shorter days, less sunlight and less time spent outdoors can cause a bit of a negative shift in our mood. Here are 6 tips to help you cope.
8 Tips for Better Sleep
Here are 8 tips to help you reach better health through sleep. Employ some of these tips tonight for a better rest and to feel better tomorrow!
Recovery Stories: Dave’s Non 12 Step Journey
Meet Dave and hear his inspiring story about his non 12 step recovery journey. David is the voice of many people searching to break free from addiction.
Is Binge Drinking a Problem for You?
by Devon Berkheiser, Psy.D. Many people see binge drinking as a harmless activity…a good way to relax on the weekend after a stressful week, or a way to celebrate a special occasion. In some settings, such as on a college campus, binge drinking is considered by many to be the norm. However, binge drinking can […]
JCAHO Certification Press Release
PRACTICAL RECOVERY AWARDED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE ACCREDITATION FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION (San Diego – 9/21/2015) Practical Recovery today announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects […]
The New SEATA Site
The SEATA site is poised to become the leading resource for finding harm reduction and self-empowering US addiction treatment and recovery services. “Self-empowerment” is used to contrast the approach with powerlessness-based services. As Step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous states, “We admitted we were powerless.” A SEATA provider will work to enhance the client’s capacity for […]
Recovery: Separating Using from the Stuff of Life
Long-term recovery incvolves much more than giving up your drug(s) of choice. Here are 6 tips to help you cope with life’s ups and downs without turning to drugs.
Cultivating Happiness
We believe in self-empowerment and creating a life that is enjoyable, fulfilling and healthy. The steps below will add to your quality of life.
Staying Sober on Labor Day
Labor Day, like other holidays, can be challenging for people in recovery (and especially early recovery). Here are 3 tips to get you through the holiday.