By Jennifer McDougall In a medical setting, holistic therapy is when conditions of mental, physical, and emotional health are addressed while taking into consideration social and economical issues. The difference between traditional therapy and holistic therapy is that in traditional therapy only the psychological, behavioral patterns and ramifications are observedContinue Reading
By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “Great theatre is about challenging how we think and encouraging us to fantasize about a world we aspire to” – Willem Dafoe The following is a Q&A provided by the North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA). What is Drama Therapy? NADTA defines drama therapy asContinue Reading
By Dr. Kerri Heath “The cure for pain is in the pain.” -Rumi If you are searching for a rehab center, you are probably experiencing a lot of pain. The substances may no longer be working to numb the pain. You know that it is time to heal this painContinue Reading
By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “You have to throw a gold brick into the uncertain waters of the future, and have faith because there will be many difficult days before you will see the returns start rolling in…” -P. T. Barnum Elephants in Captivity Have you ever attended a circusContinue Reading
By Dr. Kerri Heath “Reserving judgment is a matter of infinite hope.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby I love visiting Passages in Malibu, as it brings a sense of peaceful re-centering every time I visit. The beautiful ocean views and perfectly groomed landscaping create the context, but it isContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall “Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength.” – August Wilson Facing your inner demons takes great courage.Continue Reading
By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.” -Ernest Hemingway Writing can be a healing process for those struggling with substance use and addiction. By reflecting on and reframing life events, the act of writingContinue Reading
by Dr. Kerri Heath “Only when we are sick of our sickness shall we cease to be sick.” –The 71st verse of the Tao The problems underlying dependency always have both physical and psychological components, and both have to be treated simultaneously. At Passages Addiction Treatment Center in Malibu, itContinue Reading
by Dr. Kerri Heath “A holistic approach looks for fundamental underlying issues, rather than only addressing symptoms.” –Fran Sussman A truly great drug rehab center knows that a holistic recovery program will help you discover and heal the underlying causes of addiction, which is the only way to achieveContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall A restful night’s sleep is crucial for our well-being, but the activities we engage in before bedtime significantly influence the quality of our slumber. Here are five essential habits to incorporate into your evening routine to ensure you wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. “It’s in theContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Recovering from addiction is about more than just breaking free from substance abuse—it’s about mending the damage it has caused in your life, particularly in your relationships. Healing broken relationships during recovery is a vital step toward lasting sobriety and personal growth. While challenging, this journey offersContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall If you’re like me, you’ve been called courageous. It’s a compliment I don’t take lightly, but it also makes me uncomfortable sometimes. I know that courage is something anyone can cultivate in themselves. As it turns out, there are many ways to become more courageous (and theyContinue Reading
Many people seeking drug or alcohol treatment find themselves looking for a rehab center where they will be able to feel comfortable and accepted. Often, individuals feel uncomfortable with AA and 12-step programs heavily Christian-based. Luckily, many rehab centers have been created to fill this void and to treat peopleContinue Reading
We are the world’s most innovative and effective residential drug and alcohol treatment program, partly due to our treatment teach approach. Unlike other treatment centers, Passages is not 12-step based and rather focuses on a more individually tailored, holistic method of treatment. We believe that addiction is not a disease, butContinue Reading
How Passages Addiction Treatment Centers Prevents Relapse Here are a few aspects of successful private inpatient drug rehab centers that can heal the physical component and emotional or psychological root cause of your drug addiction. Programs that integrate these techniques into their private inpatient drug rehab programs will be best poisedContinue Reading
Customized addiction plans at Passages Addiction Treatment Centers make a world of difference in your recovery from drug addiction. The nature of drug addiction is persistent. Its reasons are complex and highly personal—requiring much more profound healing than most generic addiction plans can offer. With customized addiction programs, the teamContinue Reading
Holistic addiction rehab facilities treat the whole person—body, mind, and soul—with a range of approaches to maximize recovery potential. Because of the proven power of holistic addiction approaches, many treatment programs have begun billing themselves as holistic addiction rehab facilities. While it is certainly encouraging to witness the trend towardsContinue Reading
Quite often, luxury inpatient alcohol rehab centers remain overlooked because patients assume they cannot afford high-end alcohol rehab experiences. However, luxury inpatient alcohol rehab centers often offer the highest level of return on investment for those seeking alcoholism recovery. Boasting world-class experts in a host of disciplines, nutrition and exerciseContinue Reading