The advantages of meditation are numerous, with the most commonly researched benefits being reduced stress, decreased anxiety, increased focus, improved sleep and emotional well-being. While meditation is involved in many different spiritual practices and traditions throughout the world, there are two main types commonly practiced in Buddhism. There is a type of meditation that involves …
Employees who struggle with substance use miss nearly 50% more work than the general population at approximately three weeks each year. Combined with healthcare costs for related injury, illnesses and treatment, along with job turnover and re-training, substance abuse costs the American workforce tens of billions of dollars per year. With approximately 20.3 million Americans …
The most basic definition of mindfulness is the practice of being aware of what is happening in the present moment, both inside you and around you. It’s truly no more complicated than that. Many have the misconception that mindfulness is about feeling good; feeling peaceful and focused, but you can also be mindful of anger, …
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Your elementary-aged child’s teacher calls and says she hasn’t turned in her homework. You know she completed it, but she isn’t sure where it is now or why she didn’t turn it in. Your teenager is late on a few assignments but can’t seem to get started. You know he can master the material, but …
Does this fight seem familiar? Have you noticed that you and your spouse keep finding yourselves in conflict over the same topics during the course of your relationship? Revisiting the same argument over and over again is incredibly common; so common, in fact, that Dr. John Gottman’s research, outlined in The Seven Principles for Making …
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We are pleased to announce the following additions to our insurance offerings within the Ethos Behavioral Health Group family of healing centers, allowing a broader list of clients to receive compassionate care. TRICARE The Prairie Recovery Center is now a TRICARE-certified provider. TRICARE is a healthcare program for uniformed service members, retirees and their families …
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As we adjust to our new normal, all of us, but especially those of us who have young, developing humans in our care, are having to look at everyday choices in a whole new light. Things that were previously automatic for us, such as whether our child should go to school in-person or whether they …
Although Neurotherapy has been around since the 70s, it is just now blossoming. It’s currently considered an evidenced-based therapy for things like substance abuse, PTSD, ADHD, traumatic brain injury and epilepsy, but this list barely makes a dent in the mental and physical health issues that neurotherapy has been shown to improve. Clients often turn …
The current pandemic has put many of us in a place where we’re having to make big life choices, for ourselves and our families, amid stress and uncertainty. Some have lost their jobs and are having to decide whether it’s time to leave their industry for something more stable. Even those who are lucky enough …
When an individual is seeking help with navigating emotions, processing life transitions and/or exploring the self in relation to others, we may recommend individual, group or couples therapy. If an individual is so impacted by their struggles that they are unable to function in their day-to-day life, we would recommend more intensive mental health treatment, …
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