We cover a lot of territory in these blog posts. Often, we can cover a topic fairly completely in a single entry. Other times, a topic requires a series of pieces to explore it in full. As a result, we have posted a number of series—formal and informal—on this blog.
In this entry, we will look back at some of those series. Think of these collections of related blog posts as opportunities to binge some content—just like you might do on your favorite streaming service. Or, if you prefer, read the first entry in a series now and return for the second next time you visit. There is no right or wrong way to engage with this content—all of which is intended to support your recovery journey.
Understanding Different Kinds of Therapy
People tend to toss around the word “therapy” as though it always means the same thing in every situation. But in reality, therapy—including therapy related to substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders—is a catchall word that can be unpacked to reveal many different variations.
A mental health professional can help you determine what kind of therapy is right for you and your specific situation. Still, it can be helpful to understand some of the options available and how they might be helpful. We have explored several different kinds of therapy over time, and you can learn about them in these posts:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Tricky Name but Amazing Results for Those in Recovery
The Power of a Good Story in Recovery
It’s a Family Affair – The Importance of Family Systems Therapy
Get Into A Groove with the Group – Feeling Comfortable in Group Therapy
Is the Dog-tor In? Therapy Animals Offer a Range of Benefits in a Variety of Settings
Making Certain You are Supporting Restful Sleep
Sleep is so important to everyone—and especially so for people who are in recovery from a substance use disorder. Sleep supports your mental and physical health—and your improved well-being supports your ongoing recovery. As a result, it is important to avoid thinking of sleep as an inconvenience or a luxury. The truth is that good sleep is foundational to everything else in your life.
It might be tempting to think that everything related to quality sleep happens at night, but that simply is not the case. You might also assume your adult sleep routine has little to do with your childhood routine from back in the day. That’s not necessarily true, either. Here are two blog posts about getting the rest you need.
Remembering Your Childhood Sleep Routine
When Should You Focus on Sleep? Night and Day
It Is Important to Understand These Recovery Terms
Groups of people—co-workers, sports teams, friends and family, faith communities, and more—tend to have ways of speaking that can seem mysterious to outsiders. Jargon is so specific to any given group that folks who are not part of that group struggle to understand what is being discussed.
That can be true in the recovery community, too. We put together a four-part series to help you understand the jargon of recovery.
Defining Some Recovery Terms – Part One
Defining Some Recovery Terms – Part Two
Defining Some Recovery Terms – Part Three
Defining Some Recovery Terms – Part Four
Don’t Let Myths About Recovery Cause Problems
Some incorrect ideas about substance use disorders, treatment, and recovery are, unfortunately, believed by far too many people. And those folks tend to share their opinions about things they know very little about.
The danger of this is that bad information can upend your recovery. It is important to make sure you are relying on credible information to protect your ongoing recovery efforts. We shared some truths in this three-part series:
The Truth About Recovery – Part One
Truths About Recovery — Part Three
A Journal Can Be a Boon to Your Recovery
Not everyone thinks of themselves as a writer, but the fact is that almost anyone can keep a journal of one kind or another. And doing so can be a good way to support your recovery. In these three blog posts, we explore various approaches to journaling and provide some topic ideas to get you started.
Write Your Way to Ongoing Sobriety with a Recovery Journal
Writing Things Down Has an Upside in Recovery
We Will Promptly Provide Some Journaling Prompts
Restart Your Story at Wooded Glen Recovery Center
You could think of each period of your life as a series of installments in your personal story. If the current installment finds you struggling with drugs or alcohol, the next chapter should find you getting the treatment you need to reclaim your life.
At Wooded Glen Recovery Center—located in Henryville, Indiana—we can help you overcome a substance use disorder and any mental health disorders that accompany it. We are consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best substance use disorder treatment centers.
That means you can expect top-notch care as we provide medically supervised detoxification and a robust rehabilitation program to give you confidence to start your recovery journey. We are also committed to providing ongoing resources and support after your time in treatment comes to an end.