Castlewood Treatment Center
Ballwin, MO:
Transitioning Back into Real Life After Recovery
After spending time in an eating disorder treatment program, the transition back to the real world can be a crucial one. It’s important to consider the methods that were working in the treatment setting in order to carry those into everyday routines at home. We have composed a short list of what is most effective in treatment that you can continue to create on your own. Structure and Support! Having a plan, including one for meals, recovery groups and therapy is an essential place to start. Being able to check in with people you can trust and be honest with,…
What is mental health recovery?
This short animation explains what SRN mean by recovery and the work we are doing to achieve our vision of 'A Scotland where mental health recovery is a reality…
13 Things to Remember When Life Gets Rough
Down on your luck? Don't worry. Things will change. Just keep these 13 things in mind and you'll be back on your feet in no time.
7 Things I Wish My Loved Ones Knew About My Depression and Road to Recovery
"Fighting a constant battle in your mind isn't easy."
Why transitions matter more than changes
We are living through a time of change and with every change comes a psychological or emotional ‘transition’. Some of these transitions may be small, others large. But all can Continue Reading →
What Does Mental Health ‘Recovery’ Actually Mean?
"No person’s recovery is going to be the same; therefore, no recovery goal is going to be the same."
Maintaining Structure in Recovery: 5 Tips
We've talked about why structure in recovery is so important. Now try these tips for introducing more structure to your life.
5 Tips for Dealing with Stress in Recovery
Unfortunately, stress is an unavoidable and even normal part of life, including a sober one. Some of the stressors I experienced were looking for a new job, money worries, health worries, and relationship conflicts. Stress can be a trigger for any type of addiction, because we are looking to escape from it. To further complicate matters, research shows that the brains of addicts are more sensitive, leading us to relapse faster. Are you in danger? The effects of stress on our bodies is…
Your Shadow Self and Recovery: What You Should Know
We all have a darker, repressed side referred to as "the shadow self." As we learn more about it and embrace it, we become much more apt to grow in recovery.
Why you need more recovery time after socialising right now
'Our recovery time is a vital part of enjoying our social experiences.'
Wounded Healers: Four Tips for Therapists in Recovery
By Tim Stein, MFT Meditation from Gifts of Recovery Just because it is OK for others does not mean it is OK for you. – therapy lesson Everyone is different. What we need for balance and sobriety may be different than what someone else needs. This is true for us when we compare our sobriety and recovery …
How depression can influence stroke recovery
Stroke recovery can last for years, and some stroke survivors may never fully recover from their disabilities. Mental health is one factor that can affect a patient's recovery.
Hurricane Michael Psychological Recovery Guide for Families
By: Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor and Critical Incident Recovery Expert<br>Hurricane Michael destroyed everything in it's path. Now it is about recovering from the devastating psychological reactions that come after a terrible storm. Emotions like stress, anger, worry, depression, trauma, rage, confusion, anxiety and panic are common and can build up to dangerous levels after a major disaster which can lead to disastrous and self-destructive…
Learn What Spiritual Malady Is And The Role It Plays In Your Recovery
With all these new terms and ideas being thrown around, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and confused when we hear these new phrases such as Spiritual Malady.
How Adult Survivors Of Childhood Trauma Forge Their Own Paths To Recovery
More people are aware of toxic stress in children – but adults who've been living with the effects of adverse childhood experiences have had to navigate a system that isn't well equipped for them.
5 Tips That Got My Mental Health Recovery Back on Track After a Crisis
