Equine Therapy
Horses have long been deeply loved by humans. For centuries, horses have been friends and companions to mankind. Connecting with…
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Opposite Action
Often in recovery we have strong motivations and desires to do what we think we need to do. We are…
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Fall Recovery
I love seeing the leaves change and the weather cool in the fall season. What I think of most is…
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Meditation to Help Psychiatric Illness and Substance Use Disorders
The following Abstract from Harvard Review of Psychiatry, evaluates the importance of using Meditation to help co-occurring disorders. This 2009…
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Persistence
The residents I work with at AToN Center are most frequently in a very early state of recovery and are…
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The Impact of Trauma
In the wake of the awful events of Las Vegas, AToN Center extends our deepest condolences to all who are…
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Judgment and Criticism
Most people who find themselves in treatment for substance dependence have felt judged and criticized due to their use. Parents,…
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CBT – What does this acronym mean?
When people are searching for a therapy program, a lot of times they notice advertisements for types of therapy like…
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Isolation and Addiction
Isolation and loneliness have an overwhelming effect on drug addiction and alcoholism causing people to feel sad hopeless and abandoned.…
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Gratitude in Recovery
In working with residents at the AToN Center I often see how developing an attitude of gratitude can be a…
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