Time management tips can rob you of time if you value productivity exclusively. If you habitually spend hours on end seated at a desk or computer terminal, refusing to get up for breaks, you may gain efficiency at the price of living longer.
Recent evidence suggests that the body is poorly suited for prolonged periods of sitting. The American Heart Association's journal, Circulation, has published a report that every additional hour spent watching television daily without rising from the couch increases the risk of mortality from heart disease by 18%! If you sit without moving for four hours running on a daily basis, your susceptibility to death from cardiovascular disease increases by 80%, compared to those who remain seated for two hours straight or less.
This study, notably, used a control group that met exercise guidelines. And one's diet did not alter these results.
It seems counter-intuitive that those who exercise and eat sensibly are so affected. Evidently studies indicate a strong correlation between overall sedentary time and increased blood lipids, blood glucose and fat tissue. And this holds just as true for those who engage in moderate to vigorous activity numerous times during the week.
Happily, you can both guard your health and retain your efficiency with minor modifications. To reverse this effect, you aren't required to exercise for hours on end. Instead, add in "Movement Moments" - just a few minutes interspersed to break up periods of sitting. This shift helps your body convert the cholesterol in your blood from LDL to HDL.
In fact, frequent short breaks spent moving around, stretching and flexing your muscles also contributes to lower body mass index, a smaller waist circumference, better glucose metabolism and lower blood lipid levels. And it's completely free!
Movement Moments - The Time-Wise Solution
Every 45 minutes or so, try creating brief Movement Moments for yourself. Use a timer if that helps jog your memory. At 45-minute intervals stop what you are doing, get up, and move in whatever way feels good to you. (Do this in privacy, if you can, so that you don't feel constrained.) Try these, and add your favorites:
9 Finest Fast & Free Exercise Bursts
1. Lift weights, large or small
2. Ascend and descend stairways.
3. Dance
4. Jumping jacks
5. Perform leg lunges
6. Leg lifts or situps
7. Stretching
8. Shaking tension from your arms and legs
9. Whatever feels right at the moment!
Do the movements you choose vigorously for about a minute; then you can return to work refreshed. It hardly interrupts your flow, and your energy flows more freely.
As you give yourself the gift of Movement Moments throughout your day, notice how they affect your energy, focus, and productivity. Try keeping track of this for a week, and see what you discover!
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This time template plus workbook will help you move beyond disappointment, and overwhelm. You'll find 24 hours really are enough!
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Therapy Resources: Knowing Your Options Can Help You Receive the Best Treatment
Knowing the different therapy resources which are available to you can make a big difference in not only the outcome of your therapy treatment but also the length of time it takes before you are considered to be living in successful recovery from addiction.
Inpatient care is, by all standards, the most effective type of treatment to help an addict successfully negotiate the path to recovery, but there are many other types of treatment and therapy resources available for those who cannot enroll for inpatient care.
Although inpatient care is regarded by professionals to be the most complete, intense, and successful type of addiction treatment program, it may not be suitable in all cases. Some people may find it impossible to be away from their families for a prolonged period of time. Some patients may be managing to hold down employment which would be compromised if they were suddenly enrolled in an inpatient addiction program. Others cannot leave their children for prolonged periods of time, and some people simply cannot afford the extra costs involved with inpatient care.
Fortunately, many other therapy resources can be utilized to help patients who are dedicated to walking a road to recovery. The majority of these treatments are included in residential care programs, but can also be accessed from other types of treatment programs. The most successful (and essential) therapy resources available in outpatient treatment and other types of programs include:
· Individual therapy. The best addiction treatment centers will have a team of specialist therapists for each of the different types of addiction. Although many types of addiction have the same or similar root problems, there are also therapists who specialize in sex addiction therapy or trauma resolution therapy for example. Make sure that the therapists at your chosen treatment center are qualified to deal with the type of addiction problems you have.
· Family therapy. This is an extremely imperative, fundamental type of resource, and one of the most important therapy resources for a successful outcome to addiction treatment. The amount of suffering a family is subjected to due to addiction must never be underestimated, and very often the individual family members will need to be involved in therapy sessions (sometimes individually) in order to really understand the reasons for addiction and how to cope with their own feelings of inadequacy or rejection. It is also important that patients understand the effect that their own actions are having on their loved ones and how important it is for them to tackle the problems together. A strong supportive family network is vital for the person suffering with addiction to live a successful life in recovery and to avoid relapse in the future.
· Family skill building. The skills needed in order to fight addiction problems can be learned, and this is a valuable therapy resource which can make a real difference to the outcome of any addiction treatment program. Families, as well as patients, must learn about the triggers which may cause relapse in the future, how to avoid situations which may be harmful for the future recovery, and how to recognize the danger signs when the patient is most likely to return to their old, harmful ways. If the family can learn how to build a whole new life together then everyone can be healthy and happy.
· Couples therapy. Akin to marriage counseling with added difficulties, addiction problems can really drive a wedge between couples which must be broken down from both sides of the equation in order for their relationship to survive. Partners of those suffering from addiction can often feel neglected or rejected, like they could have done something to prevent the addiction in the first place, or just completely let down by the person they loved the most and chose to spend the rest of their lives with. There are some serious bridges to be built in many of these relationships and, fortunately, many of the best addiction clinics or centers have the necessary therapy resources in place to deal with these problems. If this is a particular problem for you and your partner, then watch out for this option when choosing the best addiction treatment center for your purposes.
· Psychologists and Psychological Testing. Many people who suffer from addiction have co-occurring disorders which must be dealt with in tandem with the physical sides of their addiction. A surprising number of patients have mental health problems, or suffer from depression or similar disorders. In order for these people to live a life in successful recovery these problems must be addressed at their source and dealt with accordingly. If the addiction was the symptom of these problems, then it is equally important to deal with the cause.
· Support groups. Another incredibly important part of therapy resources which can really help recovering patients to live a life in successful recovery are support groups. Many people find great comfort and help from regular support groups and in speaking with people who are facing the same problems they face, going through the same thoughts, feelings, and anxieties. These can be an invaluable resource for many people who can attend these groups for many months or even years after they have undergone more intensive addiction therapy. Helping others to battle their demons can be very cathartic for those who are successfully living a life of recovery.
· Therapy resources which teach new skills. This can also be an extremely valuable asset for anyone who is battling to beat addiction problems. Learning something new can be a fabulous release for those people who can focus their attentions on new skills, hobbies, and pastimes, as well as meeting new people with similar interests. These types of therapy resources include music therapy, painting therapy, animal therapy, including the relatively simple procedure of having a pet to care for. Walking a dog can be extremely therapeutic. Other types of successful therapy include horse riding and similar activities.
While there is no doubt that intensive residential treatment programs offer the quickest route to recovery, as you can see, there as many other options available for those who, for whatever reason, cannot take part in residential treatment. If you or someone you know suffers from addiction, start researching thetherapy resources available to you and get headed down a path to a life of recovery.
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The Mission of Santé Center for Healing is to address addictive behaviors and associated conditions with an integrated addiction treatment model, drawing from a number of therapy resources traditional and innovative approaches. Our services are open to individuals and families who seek recovery from addictive behaviors, with a focus on treating the addicted professional. Learn more at http://www.addictiontreatmentdfw.com
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Inpatient care is, by all standards, the most effective type of treatment to help an addict successfully negotiate the path to recovery, but there are many other types of treatment and therapy resources available for those who cannot enroll for inpatient care.
Although inpatient care is regarded by professionals to be the most complete, intense, and successful type of addiction treatment program, it may not be suitable in all cases. Some people may find it impossible to be away from their families for a prolonged period of time. Some patients may be managing to hold down employment which would be compromised if they were suddenly enrolled in an inpatient addiction program. Others cannot leave their children for prolonged periods of time, and some people simply cannot afford the extra costs involved with inpatient care.
Fortunately, many other therapy resources can be utilized to help patients who are dedicated to walking a road to recovery. The majority of these treatments are included in residential care programs, but can also be accessed from other types of treatment programs. The most successful (and essential) therapy resources available in outpatient treatment and other types of programs include:
· Individual therapy. The best addiction treatment centers will have a team of specialist therapists for each of the different types of addiction. Although many types of addiction have the same or similar root problems, there are also therapists who specialize in sex addiction therapy or trauma resolution therapy for example. Make sure that the therapists at your chosen treatment center are qualified to deal with the type of addiction problems you have.
· Family therapy. This is an extremely imperative, fundamental type of resource, and one of the most important therapy resources for a successful outcome to addiction treatment. The amount of suffering a family is subjected to due to addiction must never be underestimated, and very often the individual family members will need to be involved in therapy sessions (sometimes individually) in order to really understand the reasons for addiction and how to cope with their own feelings of inadequacy or rejection. It is also important that patients understand the effect that their own actions are having on their loved ones and how important it is for them to tackle the problems together. A strong supportive family network is vital for the person suffering with addiction to live a successful life in recovery and to avoid relapse in the future.
· Family skill building. The skills needed in order to fight addiction problems can be learned, and this is a valuable therapy resource which can make a real difference to the outcome of any addiction treatment program. Families, as well as patients, must learn about the triggers which may cause relapse in the future, how to avoid situations which may be harmful for the future recovery, and how to recognize the danger signs when the patient is most likely to return to their old, harmful ways. If the family can learn how to build a whole new life together then everyone can be healthy and happy.
· Couples therapy. Akin to marriage counseling with added difficulties, addiction problems can really drive a wedge between couples which must be broken down from both sides of the equation in order for their relationship to survive. Partners of those suffering from addiction can often feel neglected or rejected, like they could have done something to prevent the addiction in the first place, or just completely let down by the person they loved the most and chose to spend the rest of their lives with. There are some serious bridges to be built in many of these relationships and, fortunately, many of the best addiction clinics or centers have the necessary therapy resources in place to deal with these problems. If this is a particular problem for you and your partner, then watch out for this option when choosing the best addiction treatment center for your purposes.
· Psychologists and Psychological Testing. Many people who suffer from addiction have co-occurring disorders which must be dealt with in tandem with the physical sides of their addiction. A surprising number of patients have mental health problems, or suffer from depression or similar disorders. In order for these people to live a life in successful recovery these problems must be addressed at their source and dealt with accordingly. If the addiction was the symptom of these problems, then it is equally important to deal with the cause.
· Support groups. Another incredibly important part of therapy resources which can really help recovering patients to live a life in successful recovery are support groups. Many people find great comfort and help from regular support groups and in speaking with people who are facing the same problems they face, going through the same thoughts, feelings, and anxieties. These can be an invaluable resource for many people who can attend these groups for many months or even years after they have undergone more intensive addiction therapy. Helping others to battle their demons can be very cathartic for those who are successfully living a life of recovery.
· Therapy resources which teach new skills. This can also be an extremely valuable asset for anyone who is battling to beat addiction problems. Learning something new can be a fabulous release for those people who can focus their attentions on new skills, hobbies, and pastimes, as well as meeting new people with similar interests. These types of therapy resources include music therapy, painting therapy, animal therapy, including the relatively simple procedure of having a pet to care for. Walking a dog can be extremely therapeutic. Other types of successful therapy include horse riding and similar activities.
While there is no doubt that intensive residential treatment programs offer the quickest route to recovery, as you can see, there as many other options available for those who, for whatever reason, cannot take part in residential treatment. If you or someone you know suffers from addiction, start researching thetherapy resources available to you and get headed down a path to a life of recovery.
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The Mission of Santé Center for Healing is to address addictive behaviors and associated conditions with an integrated addiction treatment model, drawing from a number of therapy resources traditional and innovative approaches. Our services are open to individuals and families who seek recovery from addictive behaviors, with a focus on treating the addicted professional. Learn more at http://www.addictiontreatmentdfw.com
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Sunday, December 8, 2013
The Secret Process Nobody Wants You to Know
Copyright (c) 2013 Joe Vitale
If you've ever doubted that you could accomplish something, you'll love this story.
A year ago I hadn't written a single song, couldn't carry a tune, didn't have a solid beat, only knew a few guitar chords, and never sang in public or in the studio.
Today I have my first singer-songwriter album done. All songs by me. Everything sung by me. With guitar and harmonica playing by me. It's called Strut!
And earlier this year, back in April, I released my first music album, called Blue Healer.
I went from zero to recorded musician in less than a year.
I hope you don't think this is bragging. I'm sharing this with you to inspire you to go for your own dreams. If I can come out of the gate with no experience or education in music, and record something noteworthy within twelve months, then you can most likely do what you dream, as well.
Who's to say you can't?
To help you here, let's look at the steps I took to recreate myself as a musician. This is a blueprint for you and what you want to do. In some respects, this is the secret process nobody (but me) wants you to know.
Here they are:
Intention. I decided to do something. It all begins here. I even announced I was a musician before most people would have agreed with me. I intended my end result.
Action. I started writing, reading, and talking about music. I took a songwriting workshop. I tried writing songs. I experimented with ideas. I took guitar lessons. I entered a music program. I did something in the direction of my intention.
Coaching. I put together my team of mentors to help me reach my goal. I got Guy Monroe, Mathew Dixon and Daniel Barrett to be my support. Coaching is essential to go beyond your limits.
Clearing. Anything that came up that felt like a block or limiting belief, I did something to clear it. Believe me, lots of self-doubts surfaced. I faced them and erased them.
Persistence. I kept taking action, kept clearing, kept writing songs, kept taking lessons, kept at it.
There you have it. Those five steps are the keys to attracting and achieving your own goals, even if they seem so big or out of your comfort zone to seem near impossible.
You don't know what is impossible. So start now to manifest your dreams.
But let's not stop there. I think it will be helpful to look at the songs I recorded for Strut! After all, I wrote them as "Healing Music" -- songs of motivation, transformation and inspiration -- all designed to help you achieve your dreams. This music illustrates the secret process nobody wants you to know.
Note: You can hear excerpts from my healing music albums at either Strut! or Blue Healer. The direct links are: http://www.HealingMojoMusic.com and http://www.GetUpandStrut.com
As I told the other Joe V. -- famous drummer for such music legends as Neil Young and Joe Walsh, who ended up playing amazing drums on my album -- "I love music but too much of it plants negative messages that we absorb without thinking. The Rolling Stones singing "You can't always get what you want" and "I can't get no satisfaction" are programming us to believe in scarcity. I want to record music that is as beloved as the classics, but instead plants positive messages in you."
There's positive meaning behind each of my songs. I know because I wrote them all (except for the one noted below). Here are their secrets (which nobody has ever known, until now)…
"Today's the Day" is a hypnotic blues-rock theme that grabs you and conveys the message that you need to take action. Today. In the song, an angel comes to me and tells me a secret. She then repeats it until you get it. I sing and play baritone guitar and harmonica on this one. This is my favorite track.
"Strut!" came from the idea that when you change your physiology, you change your psychology. Meaning, if you feel blue, get up and move around. Dance. Jiggle. Strut. This is my favorite track.
"Got a Problem?" conveys the amazing message of miracle healing from my book, Zero Limits, called ho'oponopono. It's an original and unforgettable song about love. It gives me chills. This is my favorite track.
"Testosterone" is based on a true story, one I never planned to share. I'd rather not talk about it. Just listen to the song. This is my favorite track.
"Everybody's Goin' Thru Somethin" is a reminder that your problems aren't just yours. We all got them. Even you. Even me. It's a plea to be kind to others. To be understanding and forgiving. This is my favorite track.
"Strut Interlude" is a type of intermission. I came up with a guitar riff and we played to it for a couple minutes. It's the section where you get to go fetch something to drink, go to the bathroom, groom your pet, change your shorts, or whatever. This is my favorite track.
"Totoro" is a whimsical song about a cartoon-ish fictional forest creature in Japan, and lost childhood magic. It's a story about reconnecting with wonder. This is my favorite track.
"Money! Let's go Get Some!" will reprogram your mind about the nature of money so you can more easily attract it. The groove in this tune will stick with you. I expect this one to become a movie soundtrack. This is my favorite track.
"The Choice" is a hypnotic tale, with beautiful guitar added by Mathew Dixon, about the nature of good and evil. Whew. You gotta hear it. It still haunts me (in a good way). This is my favorite track.
"All Along the Watchtower" is Bob Dylan's famous song, updated with three new verses by me. I wanted to leave listeners with a positive message. So I wrote one. I'm sure Dylan will thank me. This is my favorite track.
"Three Months" is dedicated to the late Judy Sherman, a woman given three months to live. It's an urgent message about deciding what you would do if given a short period of time. This one will surprise you. It also contains my primal screaming singing of "Struuuuuuuuut!" This is my favorite track.
As you can sense, all of these songs are designed to support you in strutting toward your dreams.
I'm not stopping with this album, either. I'm currently recording a healing instrumental album with Mathew Dixon (with me playing the world's first healing guitar), and already working on my next singer-songwriter CD. I'm on a roll, having a blast, and making yet another dream come true.
But that's about me.
What about you?
The message for you here is to go for your dreams.
Isn't that where the gusto of life is?
You now know the "secret formula" nobody wants you to know.
What are you going to do with it?
Well?
PS -- Excuses are a dime a dozen. What are you going to actually do today?
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Dr. Joe Vitale is the star of the hit movie, "The Secret." He is also the author of way too many bestselling books to mention here. To name a few: The Attractor Factor, Zero Limits and his latest, Attract Money Now. He's also recorded many Nightingale Conant audio programs, and most recently, "The Abundance Paradigm." He also created a Miracles Coaching program and much more! For more information on Joe Vitale, go to: http://www.mrfire.com
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If you've ever doubted that you could accomplish something, you'll love this story.
A year ago I hadn't written a single song, couldn't carry a tune, didn't have a solid beat, only knew a few guitar chords, and never sang in public or in the studio.
Today I have my first singer-songwriter album done. All songs by me. Everything sung by me. With guitar and harmonica playing by me. It's called Strut!
And earlier this year, back in April, I released my first music album, called Blue Healer.
I went from zero to recorded musician in less than a year.
I hope you don't think this is bragging. I'm sharing this with you to inspire you to go for your own dreams. If I can come out of the gate with no experience or education in music, and record something noteworthy within twelve months, then you can most likely do what you dream, as well.
Who's to say you can't?
To help you here, let's look at the steps I took to recreate myself as a musician. This is a blueprint for you and what you want to do. In some respects, this is the secret process nobody (but me) wants you to know.
Here they are:
Intention. I decided to do something. It all begins here. I even announced I was a musician before most people would have agreed with me. I intended my end result.
Action. I started writing, reading, and talking about music. I took a songwriting workshop. I tried writing songs. I experimented with ideas. I took guitar lessons. I entered a music program. I did something in the direction of my intention.
Coaching. I put together my team of mentors to help me reach my goal. I got Guy Monroe, Mathew Dixon and Daniel Barrett to be my support. Coaching is essential to go beyond your limits.
Clearing. Anything that came up that felt like a block or limiting belief, I did something to clear it. Believe me, lots of self-doubts surfaced. I faced them and erased them.
Persistence. I kept taking action, kept clearing, kept writing songs, kept taking lessons, kept at it.
There you have it. Those five steps are the keys to attracting and achieving your own goals, even if they seem so big or out of your comfort zone to seem near impossible.
You don't know what is impossible. So start now to manifest your dreams.
But let's not stop there. I think it will be helpful to look at the songs I recorded for Strut! After all, I wrote them as "Healing Music" -- songs of motivation, transformation and inspiration -- all designed to help you achieve your dreams. This music illustrates the secret process nobody wants you to know.
Note: You can hear excerpts from my healing music albums at either Strut! or Blue Healer. The direct links are: http://www.HealingMojoMusic.com and http://www.GetUpandStrut.com
As I told the other Joe V. -- famous drummer for such music legends as Neil Young and Joe Walsh, who ended up playing amazing drums on my album -- "I love music but too much of it plants negative messages that we absorb without thinking. The Rolling Stones singing "You can't always get what you want" and "I can't get no satisfaction" are programming us to believe in scarcity. I want to record music that is as beloved as the classics, but instead plants positive messages in you."
There's positive meaning behind each of my songs. I know because I wrote them all (except for the one noted below). Here are their secrets (which nobody has ever known, until now)…
"Today's the Day" is a hypnotic blues-rock theme that grabs you and conveys the message that you need to take action. Today. In the song, an angel comes to me and tells me a secret. She then repeats it until you get it. I sing and play baritone guitar and harmonica on this one. This is my favorite track.
"Strut!" came from the idea that when you change your physiology, you change your psychology. Meaning, if you feel blue, get up and move around. Dance. Jiggle. Strut. This is my favorite track.
"Got a Problem?" conveys the amazing message of miracle healing from my book, Zero Limits, called ho'oponopono. It's an original and unforgettable song about love. It gives me chills. This is my favorite track.
"Testosterone" is based on a true story, one I never planned to share. I'd rather not talk about it. Just listen to the song. This is my favorite track.
"Everybody's Goin' Thru Somethin" is a reminder that your problems aren't just yours. We all got them. Even you. Even me. It's a plea to be kind to others. To be understanding and forgiving. This is my favorite track.
"Strut Interlude" is a type of intermission. I came up with a guitar riff and we played to it for a couple minutes. It's the section where you get to go fetch something to drink, go to the bathroom, groom your pet, change your shorts, or whatever. This is my favorite track.
"Totoro" is a whimsical song about a cartoon-ish fictional forest creature in Japan, and lost childhood magic. It's a story about reconnecting with wonder. This is my favorite track.
"Money! Let's go Get Some!" will reprogram your mind about the nature of money so you can more easily attract it. The groove in this tune will stick with you. I expect this one to become a movie soundtrack. This is my favorite track.
"The Choice" is a hypnotic tale, with beautiful guitar added by Mathew Dixon, about the nature of good and evil. Whew. You gotta hear it. It still haunts me (in a good way). This is my favorite track.
"All Along the Watchtower" is Bob Dylan's famous song, updated with three new verses by me. I wanted to leave listeners with a positive message. So I wrote one. I'm sure Dylan will thank me. This is my favorite track.
"Three Months" is dedicated to the late Judy Sherman, a woman given three months to live. It's an urgent message about deciding what you would do if given a short period of time. This one will surprise you. It also contains my primal screaming singing of "Struuuuuuuuut!" This is my favorite track.
As you can sense, all of these songs are designed to support you in strutting toward your dreams.
I'm not stopping with this album, either. I'm currently recording a healing instrumental album with Mathew Dixon (with me playing the world's first healing guitar), and already working on my next singer-songwriter CD. I'm on a roll, having a blast, and making yet another dream come true.
But that's about me.
What about you?
The message for you here is to go for your dreams.
Isn't that where the gusto of life is?
You now know the "secret formula" nobody wants you to know.
What are you going to do with it?
Well?
PS -- Excuses are a dime a dozen. What are you going to actually do today?
----------------------------------------------------
Dr. Joe Vitale is the star of the hit movie, "The Secret." He is also the author of way too many bestselling books to mention here. To name a few: The Attractor Factor, Zero Limits and his latest, Attract Money Now. He's also recorded many Nightingale Conant audio programs, and most recently, "The Abundance Paradigm." He also created a Miracles Coaching program and much more! For more information on Joe Vitale, go to: http://www.mrfire.com
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5 Notable Rehab Facilities
The route to become well-known travel through really dark streets and these include the ones transmitting around addiction to substances that must constantly be kept at a distance. Notable individuals have become sufferers of substance abuse, which has actually resulted in the evolution of a few of the most prominent rehabilitation facilities in the U.S.A. Significant rehabilitation centers are not just to match the requirements of the rich and infamously popular, however also to safeguard the typical residents with their team of professionals, features, identified assistance and expert step-by-step assistance. From therapy for addiction to depression to eating disorders to recuperation from alcohol addiction, rehab centers provide a range of services these days. Noteworthy among these are the following centers:
Passages, Malibu:
This is started by father and son player Chris and Pax Prentiss. Started to help Pax overcome his battle with drug and liquor addiction, Passages attracts attention for the distinct treatment program. It is one of the most ingenious medicine and liquor therapy centers worldwide. It does not follow the routine 12-step approach, and rather ventures out to make use of treatment plans that fit the person's need, so that each abuser can be dealt with according to exactly what he/she was and exactly what he/she wishes to become. They make use of holistic techniques of treatments and do not view dependency as a disease. They believe that dependency can be dealt with by focusing on the patient's emotional, mental and behavioral issues. Patients are dealt with as individuals in a five-star, 10 acre setting, ignoring the Pacific Ocean. They are privy to different glamorous facilities like fitness centers, swimming pools, basketball and tennis courts, fine meals by the in-house chef, t
o suit each individual's dietary and nutrition specs in keeping with their treatment.
The Betty Ford Center, California:
Started in 1982 by late UNITED STATE first woman, it provides inpatient along with outpatient services. It offers day stays and extended stays to its clients. The Rancho Mirage, California, has 100 beds for patients and an extensive outpatient program. It provides programs not just for its noted patients but likewise for their affected families. They have actually a specialized care center for the children of alcoholics and abusers. The center runs on the funds and contributions offered to the Betty Ford Center Foundation. Among its previous patients were Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Downy Jr and Stevie Nicks. It has actually treated over 90,000 patients in the last 2 Decade and maintains its reputation and levels of quality in the area.
Cirque Lodge, Utah:
It was founded by Richard Loose in 1999 and another facility was opened in 2002 in a former television studio. It holds a maximum of 56 patients at any given time. It is based on the 12-Step program and treatment incorporates experiential therapy with a focus on activity based treatment. Patients are encouraged to undertake an activity that distracts them and keeps them occupied and interested like fishing, skiing or diving. It includes both group and individual psychotherapy. Its proximity to natural surroundings also acts as an ideal place for healing and recovery away from home.
Pasadena Recovery Center:
Although it was the setting for VH1's truth series 'Star Rehabilitation', this center offers thorough look after all sort of clients. It takes a holistic approach at recuperation and treats clients with mental, physical and spiritual recovery. It was started by popular psychiatrist Dr. Lee Bloom and his daughter Alison Triessel and kid Michael Bloom. It uses the 12-step recovery program and combines it with extensive guidance and conversational treatment.
Caron Foundation, Pennsylvania:
It utilizes the 'Minnesota Design' of treatment in which dependency is considered to be a lifelong illness whose only treatment is abstinence, in addition to the 12-step program. It has around 9 centers around United States and one in Bermuda. It provides medical detoxing and domestic guidance programs, along with relapse treatment. Steven Tyler and Liza Minnelli were its most famous clients.
Sources:
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/top-rehab-facilities-america/story?id=15528513#6
http://www.healthcareglobal.com/top_ten/top-10-business/rehab-clinics-in-the-world
http://gawker.com/5650757/a-guide-to-celebrity-rehab-centers
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Michelle Amerman is the owner of Pathways Real Life Recovery. At Pathways, they specialize in helping people overcome addiction by helping them see their true worth. For more information, please visit http://www.pathwaysreallife.com/
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Passages, Malibu:
This is started by father and son player Chris and Pax Prentiss. Started to help Pax overcome his battle with drug and liquor addiction, Passages attracts attention for the distinct treatment program. It is one of the most ingenious medicine and liquor therapy centers worldwide. It does not follow the routine 12-step approach, and rather ventures out to make use of treatment plans that fit the person's need, so that each abuser can be dealt with according to exactly what he/she was and exactly what he/she wishes to become. They make use of holistic techniques of treatments and do not view dependency as a disease. They believe that dependency can be dealt with by focusing on the patient's emotional, mental and behavioral issues. Patients are dealt with as individuals in a five-star, 10 acre setting, ignoring the Pacific Ocean. They are privy to different glamorous facilities like fitness centers, swimming pools, basketball and tennis courts, fine meals by the in-house chef, t
o suit each individual's dietary and nutrition specs in keeping with their treatment.
The Betty Ford Center, California:
Started in 1982 by late UNITED STATE first woman, it provides inpatient along with outpatient services. It offers day stays and extended stays to its clients. The Rancho Mirage, California, has 100 beds for patients and an extensive outpatient program. It provides programs not just for its noted patients but likewise for their affected families. They have actually a specialized care center for the children of alcoholics and abusers. The center runs on the funds and contributions offered to the Betty Ford Center Foundation. Among its previous patients were Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Downy Jr and Stevie Nicks. It has actually treated over 90,000 patients in the last 2 Decade and maintains its reputation and levels of quality in the area.
Cirque Lodge, Utah:
It was founded by Richard Loose in 1999 and another facility was opened in 2002 in a former television studio. It holds a maximum of 56 patients at any given time. It is based on the 12-Step program and treatment incorporates experiential therapy with a focus on activity based treatment. Patients are encouraged to undertake an activity that distracts them and keeps them occupied and interested like fishing, skiing or diving. It includes both group and individual psychotherapy. Its proximity to natural surroundings also acts as an ideal place for healing and recovery away from home.
Pasadena Recovery Center:
Although it was the setting for VH1's truth series 'Star Rehabilitation', this center offers thorough look after all sort of clients. It takes a holistic approach at recuperation and treats clients with mental, physical and spiritual recovery. It was started by popular psychiatrist Dr. Lee Bloom and his daughter Alison Triessel and kid Michael Bloom. It uses the 12-step recovery program and combines it with extensive guidance and conversational treatment.
Caron Foundation, Pennsylvania:
It utilizes the 'Minnesota Design' of treatment in which dependency is considered to be a lifelong illness whose only treatment is abstinence, in addition to the 12-step program. It has around 9 centers around United States and one in Bermuda. It provides medical detoxing and domestic guidance programs, along with relapse treatment. Steven Tyler and Liza Minnelli were its most famous clients.
Sources:
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/top-rehab-facilities-america/story?id=15528513#6
http://www.healthcareglobal.com/top_ten/top-10-business/rehab-clinics-in-the-world
http://gawker.com/5650757/a-guide-to-celebrity-rehab-centers
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Michelle Amerman is the owner of Pathways Real Life Recovery. At Pathways, they specialize in helping people overcome addiction by helping them see their true worth. For more information, please visit http://www.pathwaysreallife.com/
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Thursday, December 5, 2013
Eating Disorder Treatment: What to Expect and How to Get Help
Eating disorder treatment plays a vital role in the healing and rehabilitation of the majority of patients suffering from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating or any type of eating disorder. It is extremely difficult for anyone who suffers from an eating disorder to get better without the help of a treatment program - doing it alone is very rarely fully productive.
In order for any type of eating disorder treatment to be successful, however, it is important that the patient is personally motivated to seek help and enters into the program voluntarily. As with any addiction treatment program, the path is long and difficult and can only be successful if the patient has the personal motivation to succeed. They must recognize the problems they have and be willing and motivated to live a life in successful recovery hereafter.
Eating disorders vary from some other addictions and behavior disorders in one very important way - drug addicts can learn to live a drug-free life in recovery and alcoholics can learn to live without touching alcohol, but people suffering from eating disorders must learn how to modify their behavior and their relationship with food - they cannot just stop eating!
What to Expect from an Eating Disorder Treatment Program
A reputable, professional center which runs successful eating disorder treatment programs should include a variety of different treatments in order to help the patient to fully overcome their eating disorder and learn how to change their whole relationship with food. The different aspects of the eating disorder treatment program may include:
· Individual meal plans specifically developed for the particular client, dependent upon their personal situation.
· Monitored meals. This is pretty self explanatory, but in order for patients to adapt their relationship with food and for the professionals at the center to really help the client, it is vital for mealtimes to be monitored.
· Mealtime exercises. Strategies can be developed to help the patient to successfully cope with meal times.
· Restaurant outings. A program of supervised outings to restaurants can help the patient to develop the life skills they will need in the real world while receiving the support they need at the beginning of the eating disorder treatment.
· Grocery shopping plays a very important part of the program. This can help the patient to address shopping triggers and learn to cope.
· Meetings. For example Anorexics Anonymous, Bulimics Anonymous, or Overeaters Anonymous meetings can play an important role in the treatment of such addictive behaviors.
· Cooking and nutrition education. Getting back to basics about the nutritional values of food and how to prepare healthy meals.
· Body image. This is a very important aspect of any eating disorder treatment program, helping patients to recognize and accept the reality of their bodies.
· Process groups. Each patient enrolled in an eating disorder treatment program has different needs, which is why it's important for the treatment center to promote process groups which are specific to the needs of each individual.
The Different Stages of Eating Disorder Treatment Programs
When patients enroll at a recognized, reputable, professional treatment center for the treatment of eating disorders they will have a treatment program shaped to suit their individual needs. Having said that, the majority of eating disorder treatment programs should follow a similar type of framework:
· Assessment. The individual client must be assessed. Although many similarities occur between patients, there are also many specific problems which need to be addressed. Every person is different.
· Exploration. Exploring the different types of treatment which can help the patient is another very important aspect of the program. Tailor made programs are the most effective method of dealing with eating disorders and other addiction problems.
· Internalization. The next stage of the eating disorder treatment program should be the internalization of the patient.
· Life Integration. It is important that anyone suffering from an eating disorder can learn the strategies and coping mechanisms necessary to live life in healthy recovery. This incorporates an intensive life integration program, learning some of the techniques mentioned above - grocery shopping, eating in a restaurant, nutrition and cooking, etc.
· Recovery strategy. This is the final step on the road to having the ability to live a normal, healthy life after the eating disorder treatment program and for maintaining a healthy relationship with food.
If you need, or someone you know gives you reason to believe that they are in need ofan eating disorder treatment program, remember that very few people manage to deal with the problem alone without the help of qualified, trained, experienced professionals. Contact a center near you to learn more about intervention services and the treatment options available in your area.
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The Mission of Santé Center for Healing is to address addictive behaviors and associated conditions with an integrated eating disordertreatment and recovery programs model model, drawing from traditional and innovative approaches. Our services are open to individuals and families who seek recovery from addictive behaviors, with a focus on treating the addicted professional. Learn more at http://www.santecenter.com
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In order for any type of eating disorder treatment to be successful, however, it is important that the patient is personally motivated to seek help and enters into the program voluntarily. As with any addiction treatment program, the path is long and difficult and can only be successful if the patient has the personal motivation to succeed. They must recognize the problems they have and be willing and motivated to live a life in successful recovery hereafter.
Eating disorders vary from some other addictions and behavior disorders in one very important way - drug addicts can learn to live a drug-free life in recovery and alcoholics can learn to live without touching alcohol, but people suffering from eating disorders must learn how to modify their behavior and their relationship with food - they cannot just stop eating!
What to Expect from an Eating Disorder Treatment Program
A reputable, professional center which runs successful eating disorder treatment programs should include a variety of different treatments in order to help the patient to fully overcome their eating disorder and learn how to change their whole relationship with food. The different aspects of the eating disorder treatment program may include:
· Individual meal plans specifically developed for the particular client, dependent upon their personal situation.
· Monitored meals. This is pretty self explanatory, but in order for patients to adapt their relationship with food and for the professionals at the center to really help the client, it is vital for mealtimes to be monitored.
· Mealtime exercises. Strategies can be developed to help the patient to successfully cope with meal times.
· Restaurant outings. A program of supervised outings to restaurants can help the patient to develop the life skills they will need in the real world while receiving the support they need at the beginning of the eating disorder treatment.
· Grocery shopping plays a very important part of the program. This can help the patient to address shopping triggers and learn to cope.
· Meetings. For example Anorexics Anonymous, Bulimics Anonymous, or Overeaters Anonymous meetings can play an important role in the treatment of such addictive behaviors.
· Cooking and nutrition education. Getting back to basics about the nutritional values of food and how to prepare healthy meals.
· Body image. This is a very important aspect of any eating disorder treatment program, helping patients to recognize and accept the reality of their bodies.
· Process groups. Each patient enrolled in an eating disorder treatment program has different needs, which is why it's important for the treatment center to promote process groups which are specific to the needs of each individual.
The Different Stages of Eating Disorder Treatment Programs
When patients enroll at a recognized, reputable, professional treatment center for the treatment of eating disorders they will have a treatment program shaped to suit their individual needs. Having said that, the majority of eating disorder treatment programs should follow a similar type of framework:
· Assessment. The individual client must be assessed. Although many similarities occur between patients, there are also many specific problems which need to be addressed. Every person is different.
· Exploration. Exploring the different types of treatment which can help the patient is another very important aspect of the program. Tailor made programs are the most effective method of dealing with eating disorders and other addiction problems.
· Internalization. The next stage of the eating disorder treatment program should be the internalization of the patient.
· Life Integration. It is important that anyone suffering from an eating disorder can learn the strategies and coping mechanisms necessary to live life in healthy recovery. This incorporates an intensive life integration program, learning some of the techniques mentioned above - grocery shopping, eating in a restaurant, nutrition and cooking, etc.
· Recovery strategy. This is the final step on the road to having the ability to live a normal, healthy life after the eating disorder treatment program and for maintaining a healthy relationship with food.
If you need, or someone you know gives you reason to believe that they are in need ofan eating disorder treatment program, remember that very few people manage to deal with the problem alone without the help of qualified, trained, experienced professionals. Contact a center near you to learn more about intervention services and the treatment options available in your area.
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The Mission of Santé Center for Healing is to address addictive behaviors and associated conditions with an integrated eating disordertreatment and recovery programs model model, drawing from traditional and innovative approaches. Our services are open to individuals and families who seek recovery from addictive behaviors, with a focus on treating the addicted professional. Learn more at http://www.santecenter.com
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