Anxiety Treatment During COVID-19 Mental Health, Recovery, Treatment OptionsBy Washburn HouseApril 1, 2020Do you suffer from anxiety? If so, it’s especially important to care for your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have a regimen that you typically follow to manage your levels of stress and anxiety, don’t let changes in your daily schedule and lifestyle stop you from performing them. And if you need…
Benefits of Group Therapy Addiction, Recovery, Treatment OptionsBy Washburn HouseMarch 28, 2020Group therapy is a kind of psychotherapy involving one or several therapists working with different people at the same time. The group often includes people at different stages of the treatment or recovery process. As people recover or cope with their condition, they give hope to those at the beginning of the process. Members of…
How to Prevent a Panic Attack Mental Health, Recovery, Treatment OptionsBy Washburn HouseMarch 20, 2020A panic attack is a sudden feeling of disabling anxiety and intense fear. It causes acute distress to a point where one feels they are dying or losing control. People who experience symptoms of panic attacks should learn how to prevent a panic attack. In most cases, anxiety and stress may lead to these attacks.…
CBT vs. DBT Addiction, Recovery, Treatment OptionsBy Washburn HouseMarch 16, 2020There are many types of therapy treatment for mental illnesses, but a technique that may work for anxiety or depression might exacerbate personality or eating disorders. Before you decide the most suitable option between DBT vs. CBT, you must understand what each method entails. What Is the Difference Between CBT and DBT? Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)…
Signs of Codependency Addiction, Drug Addiction, Family, RecoveryBy Washburn HouseMarch 12, 2020Do you devote all your energy to another person, or thrive in others’ neediness? Well, this is one of the most common signs of codependency. In other words, you’re codependent if your identity, mood, and happiness are all defined by another person, even if it’s a loved one. Codependency is often applicable in the context…
Gratitude in Recovery: 8 Things to Be Thankful For Blog, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Washburn HouseFebruary 10, 2020If you change nothing, nothing changes. As someone in recovery, you’ve changed your daily routines, your environment, and even your circle of friends. But adopting a new, positive mindset is also a crucial element to your addiction recovery. For some people, addiction feels like it’s “me against the world.” In reality, that’s an excuse that…
Volunteer Opportunities in Worcester MA: 6 Ways to Be Part of Your Community Blog, RecoveryBy Washburn HouseJanuary 29, 2020Addiction treatment programs in MA are typically designed to help addicts, but research suggests when addicts have the chance to serve others, it helps their recovery process! Volunteering may even prevent relapse. 2017 Doing Good Is Good for You Study says 75% of people who volunteered in the past 12 months reported feeling physically healthier.…
How to Find a Sponsor: 12-Step Program Blog, RecoveryBy Washburn HouseJanuary 22, 2020If you’ve ever attended a 12-Step group such as Alcoholics Anonymous® (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), or Crystal Meth Anonymous® (CMA), you’ve probably heard of sponsors. A sponsor is someone who’s been addicted to alcohol or drugs and worked through the 12 Steps. They’ve maintained sobriety successfully, usually for at least a year, and they’re a…
Enjoying Sober Holidays Mental Health, RecoveryBy Washburn HouseDecember 18, 2019If you are struggling with alcohol addiction, and you have decided you wish to stop drinking altogether, the thought of getting through the holidays is likely to be a concern. The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s tends to be a time when alcohol consumption increases for many people. With celebrations in place, alcohol seems to be…
Searching for Rehab Centers Near Me? We Can Help Addiction, RecoveryBy Washburn HouseDecember 3, 2019If you’re putting rehab centers near me into an internet search, it’s time to work with a trusted facility to address your addiction concerns. At Washburn House, we can help you get the support and guidance you need to break free of addiction. You don’t have to live life caught up in being addicted to…
