How to Stop Avoiding and Start Living: An Overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Experiential Avoidance (EA) refers to an individual’s attempts to avoid thoughts, feelings, memories, physical sensations, and other internal experiences—even when doing so creates harm in the long-run. Reluctance to face internal experiences [...]
I Finished Inpatient Treatment, Now What?
Recovery is not an isolated experience that solely encompasses inpatient treatment. It is a long-term, sustained commitment to a life free of substance use. Continuing care beyond inpatient treatment can look like [...]
Announcing LaurelCare’s Facebook Live Series: “Coffee and Conversation with Crystal and Alaina”
LaurelCare is incredibly excited to announce the launch of our bi-weekly Facebook Live Series, “Coffee and Conversation with Crystal and Alaina”. Twice a month, LaurelCare’s VP of Clinical Operations, Crystal Parish, and [...]
Which Treatment Model Will Work Best For Me? Choosing the right treatment model during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The stresses and uncertainties of COVID-19 can be anxiety inducing. People who had never experienced mental health issues prior to the pandemic are increasingly prone to depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. [...]
Finding Meaningful Connections in Recovery
Crystal Parish – Vice President of Clinical Operations One thing that sometimes gets overlooked in the recovery conversation is the amazing relationships that you have the opportunity to establish throughout your journey. [...]
If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes: Other important aspects to focus on during early recovery
Crystal Parish - Vice President of Clinical Operations Making any change in life—that is, real, genuine, lasting change—is no easy endeavour. Doing so requires confidence, a plan, and self belief. Treating substance [...]