Vantage Point Recovery Blog - Page 25

4 Clear Signs You Need a New Counselor

December 28th, 2016 - Read more

Seeking counseling takes a lot of courage and you did it. You finally got the kahunas to find a counselor. You tell your life story to this one person who holds the right college degree hoping they can fix your problem. You feel you have invested emotions and more but you are still feeling bad. …

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How to Cope With Addiction

December 27th, 2016 - Read more

Today we want to explore how to cope with addiction. Addiction is a dangerous and unpredictable road. Drug and alcohol addiction affects people regardless of gender, race, economic standing, location, or culture. Accepting and understanding your addiction is the first step in coping with your diagnosis. To further handle your diagnosis, talk with a medical professional, …

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Treating Trauma with Somatic Experiencing Therapy

December 23rd, 2016 - Read more

When people experience trauma, especially early in life, it can have a devastating effect on them. The impact of trauma can last years and even a lifetime if a person does not have the resources to help them process their trauma in a healthy way. People can begin to develop coping mechanism such as self-medicating …

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How to Heal from Emotional Abuse and Addiction

December 22nd, 2016 - Read more

Addiction is a chronic brain disease. For some, genetic links and environmental influences may have strong ties to the growth of addiction. However, much of it can also be traced back to an individual’s personal history or more specifically, trauma that they may have experienced. Uncovering origins in recovery can help understand the psychological inclinations …

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Anger Management and Your Mental Health While On the Road

December 21st, 2016 - Read more

You are minding your own business, driving along and singing to your favorite 1970’s songs on the radio. All of a sudden the car behind you starts honking their horn. You look in your rear view mirror and see a crazed driver, waving his hands at you and mouthing words. You assume they are ugly …

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How Teachers Help Students with Mental Health Disorders

December 20th, 2016 - Read more

Teachers are expected to do so much with students in only six hours a day. It would be an easy job if all they had to do was teach the subject matter and go home. But their jobs are far greater. Teachers are expected to act as parents, counselors, disciplinarians, tutors, and more. They have …

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The Benefits of EMDR Therapy for PTSD

December 19th, 2016 - Read more

Trauma refers to an unexpected event where a person’s well being and safety was put at risk. The person’s emotional response may lead to mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. PTSD is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States and is considered difficult to treat. However, newer therapy …

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Bipolar Disorder In Children May Develop from Early Trauma

December 16th, 2016 - Read more

Bipolar disorder (sometimes referred to as manic depression) is an illness where a person experiences severe shifts in mood. The individual moves back and forth between extreme highs (mania) and extreme lows (depression). When a person experiences a manic phase they may feel happiness, unlimited energy, and be extremely productive. When they hit a depressive, …

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Overcoming Negative Thinking and Improving Your Mental Health

December 15th, 2016 - Read more

Attitude can be seen, heard, and felt. Whether it is positive or negative, a person’s attitude is hard to hide because so many factors attribute to attitude, including behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. A positive attitude can be associated with a smile and happiness while a negative attitude with sadness or anxiety. Standing with your arms …

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How to Deal With Stress and Depression During the Holidays

December 14th, 2016 - Read more

When thinking about the holiday season it is easy to ponder Christmas shopping, time with family, decorating the tree and house, traveling, baking, and caroling. While some people think of these things with fondness, others think of them as adding stress to their lives. There seems to be so much to do in such a …

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