Bridges to Recovery the Great Articles
The following are great articles by bridges to recovery. Click on the articles you wish to read and explore...
Denial of Fear and Pain
For many men the “John Wayne” notion of maleness leaves them with only one basic option for dealing with their fear, sadness, and pain: denial. They are taught to deny that anything is wrong, push forward like nothing has happened, and pretend to be invincible. This problem stems from a misconception of courage.
In Honor of Betty Ford
As we honor the life of Betty Ford, we pause for a moment to remember how vitally important her perspective, straightforwardness, and courage remain in confronting the real issues of addiction, treatment, and recovery.
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The Holidays are Coming! Why Do I Feel So Bad?
Most people experience joyful emotions around the holidays. The days are filled with holiday parties, social gatherings and time spent with family and friends. But for some of us, this time of year starts a steady progression of anxiety, depression, sadness, self-reflection and isolation. Why do some people react with joy and others with dread? [Read More...]
Women's Abuse:
To family members, friends, and other observers, it may seem to be a woman who is abused by her partner should leave the relationship. But, in fact, research indicates that leaving a relationship that involves intimate-partner violence is a complex and, often, dangerous process. First, empirical studies suggest that a [Read More...]
Mindfulness: An Ancient Skill Offers Promise For Today's Ill's
With the return of our soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan and an increasing concern about how mental health professionals may help these courageous men and women overcome the traumatic effects of war has come a resurgence of public interest in an intervention called mindfulness. Mindfulness is a form of meditation that actually has been taught [Read More...]
What You Should Know About Your Rights To Insurance Coverage For Mental Health And Addiction Treatment.
During these difficult economic times, a frustrating paradox occurs. The stress of the realities associated with a struggling economy (e.g., reduced income, mortgage failure) create and exacerbate psychological and behavioral problems, such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Many individuals suffering from such problems receive relief from psychotherapy. Yet, therapy may be [Read More...]
Somatic Experiencing : A Powerful Approach To The Treatment Of Trauma
In his 1997 book, Taming the Tiger, Dr. Peter Levine introduced Somatic Experiencing (SE) as a short term and naturalistic form of therapy aimed at healing the psychological and physical sequelae of both single-episode trauma (e.g., a natural disaster, a car accident, a rape) and ongoing developmental trauma (e.g., ongoing childhood neglect ). [...]
