by WestBridge | Jan 26, 2024 | Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
Recovery is not something that happens overnight, nor is it something you can achieve and then forget about. Recovery is something you will work toward—nurture and protect—every day of your life. When you are in recovery, you are in it for the long haul, and it is...
by WestBridge | Jan 26, 2024 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, WestBridge
Dual diagnosis treatment is multifaceted, effecting each person individually. Substance use and mental health illnesses also include the entire family. Family involvement in the treatment plan is essential in helping an individual maintain long-term recovery. This...
by WestBridge | Jan 19, 2024 | Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
In a moment of panic or anxiety, it is important to stop, breathe deeply, and use a stress management tool—anything that helps protect mind and body from stress. In recent months, much attention has shifted to mindfulness and meditation as two powerful tools for...
by WestBridge | Jan 12, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Anxiety is not just a feeling; it is something that can have a very real impact on our minds and our bodies. For those who struggle with chronic anxiety disorders, that impact can be long-lasting. Wounds can linger—and still cause pain—even once you are in the...
by WestBridge | Jan 12, 2024 | Holidays, Recovery, WestBridge
St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays that can test even the most stalwart resolutions, partly since many people chose to drink on this holiday, and mass media, advertising, and retail environments push verbal and visual cues about alcohol to the extreme. Here...
by WestBridge | Jan 5, 2024 | Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Initially, it might seem like the brain and the digestive system could not possibly be that closely related. Actually, there is a growing body of research regarding the mind-gut connection. The bottom line is this: Scientists have determined that what is in your gut...
