Changing the Way We Talk About Bipolar DisorderMental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health TreatmentBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 30, 2021Understanding Bipolar Disorder Often misunderstood, bipolar disorder can carry a stigma like many other mental health disorders. People who do not understand bipolar disorder can make negative assumptions about it, and these misconceptions can do real damage. They undermine self-esteem. They can discourage someone from coming to terms with their mental health and asking for…
Breaking Stigmas in Mental Health Treatment: Say What You MeanMental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health TreatmentBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 23, 2021In terms of breaking stigmas in mental health care and how we think about mental health, does what we say matter? Do we actually perpetuate stigmas by participating in conversations where the misinformed or stigmatized language is used? Imagine Joe, who has privately managed bipolar disorder for the past 12 years, having a conversation with…
How Mindfulness Practice Improves Addiction Treatment RecoveryAddiction Recovery, Recovery, SobrietyBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 9, 2021Mindfulness practice is an excellent tool for someone in addiction treatment. Let go of any new-age preconceptions you may have about mindfulness practice. Instead, imagine for a minute you are faced with one of life’s many stresses. Not hard to do, right? Or, maybe you have a day when you feel like all of life’s…
Art Therapy: A powerful addiction recovery toolAddiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Recovery, SobrietyBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 2, 2021Art therapy is a powerful tool in addiction recovery. Many addiction treatment centers, including The Ranch Pennsylvania, use trained art therapists to help patients express difficult emotions. For someone in recovery from a substance use disorder, they may carry a lot of shame around past actions which hurt family members and friends. Because these feelings…
Addiction Treatment Centers: What you need to knowAddiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health TreatmentBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 23, 2021Addiction treatment centers in the United States treat tens of thousands of patients every year. Resources can be found in all 50 states. But not all treatment centers are created equally. If you are considering treatment for yourself or someone you love, it is important to be informed about the attributes that make an addiction…
6 Must-Haves in Effective Treatment CentersAddiction information, Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Heroin Addiction Treatment Center, Mental Health TreatmentBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 16, 2021What are the six important things to look for in effective treatment centers for substance use disorder? If you or a loved one struggles with a substance use problem, it’s difficult to think straight, let alone make a big decision like finding the right treatment program. What does it look like to face such a…
Recovery Maintenance: Why Addiction Aftercare MattersAddiction Recovery, Recovery, SobrietyBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 2, 2021Addiction aftercare is crucial for long term addiction recovery. Aftercare is the term used for the period after leaving an inpatient addiction recovery center. If you’re new to addiction recovery, the idea of 10 years, five years, or even one year sober may seem like a long shot. It’s not a long shot. Once…
What does “Individualized Treatment” Mean?UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneJanuary 26, 2021As you research addiction therapy programs, the term “individualized treatment” comes up a lot. What does this mean exactly? What would an individualized therapy for addiction program look like for you? The Ranch Pennsylvania is here to help you make an informed decision for yourself or a loved one. Learn more about individualized treatment and…
5 Things You Need to Know About Addiction Therapy ProgramsUncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneJanuary 19, 2021With thousands of addiction therapy programs available, finding the best one for yourself or a loved one is overwhelming at best. Avoiding the problem for another day may seem like the best course when you factor in confusing clinical jargon and the emotional intensity you’re likely experiencing. It’s easy to table the decision when you…
What to Expect When You Enter Addiction RecoveryUncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneJanuary 12, 2021A fundamental truth of recovery is that it is a lifestyle choice. One of the most common misunderstandings about addiction recovery is the notion that the addicted person simply needs to go to a drug treatment center for 28 days to get “fixed” and then come home. It is an understandable but dangerous misunderstanding. …
