Meditation for Beginners
Meditation has many potential advantages for those in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). It can be difficult to begin your journey of meditation if you are unsure how to start. Utilizing these techniques, you can find the benefits of meditation for beginners through your journey at Destiny Recovery Center. Benefits of Meditation for Beginners […]
The Connection Between Nature and Continued Sobriety
Have you recently embarked upon your sobriety journey and are seeking ways to remain on track and strengthen yourself further? While there are numerous strategies and resources for staying sober available to you, one that is right in front of us is often neglected. Connecting nature and sobriety is a great way to further explore […]
What a Disability Rating Means for Veterans
As a veteran, you have likely encountered disability ratings and wondered how they would impact your life. Disability ratings are part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation program which offers financial and other benefits to veterans. Explore what a disability rating means for veterans as well as its determination process as well as […]
What to Do When You Struggle With Intrusive Thoughts
Have you experienced disturbing thoughts that seem to emerge out of nowhere with no explanation? This phenomenon is called intrusive thoughts and is commonly experienced during recovery from addiction. Intrusive thoughts may range from thoughts of violence and harm against ourselves or others to aspects that violate our own moral standards. When experiencing these thoughts, […]
Playing Through the Tape: Relapse Prevention Plan
Your recovery journey is likely full of ups and downs. When you reach negative points within your recovery, there may be a higher potential of encountering a relapse. That is where creating a personalized relapse prevention plan comes into play. Creating an outline helps you remain sober by identifying triggers, warning signs, and coping mechanisms. […]
Equine Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
If you know anything about horses, you will know horses and stress don’t mix. This is part of the power of equine therapy. As a veteran explains it when sharing her experience, the relationship between the person and the horse is like a mirror. When a person feels stressed, so does the horse. It is […]
How Does Destiny Recovery Center Involve Family in Treatment?
It can be difficult to leave friends and family behind, and having a treatment facility lined up that you can connect with is crucial. Destiny Recovery Center (DRC) is an intimate facility with a boutique feel. We have created a safe and secluded environment where our clients can focus on themselves. While in our care, […]
Music: Trigger or a Tool?
Music evokes powerful emotions and can bring back old memories. While music therapy can be beneficial to people in recovery, it can also be a trigger for negative or unwanted emotions. We all have at least one song that marks an important period in our lives, whether it be a memory we are thrilled to […]
Service Animals Use to Support Those With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, can come from any event that causes trauma. It is common to experience some degree of PTSD after experiencing a natural disaster, active combat duty, childhood or domestic abuse, sexual assault, or a serious accident. For most people, the symptoms of trauma are strongest for the first few weeks and […]
Why Many Feel the Need to Have Control in Recovery
When someone is in the throes of the disease of addiction, they may feel they are in complete control of their life. They use the substance to numb feelings, to liven up before an event, or to make them feel the opposite of whatever they feel that they wish they didn’t. Some use the substance […]