Adventure treatment therapies

July 3, 2017

Adventure treatment therapies when offered professionally can bring out the health perfection we all desire

Adventure treatment therapies: Recreational activities involved

When making reference to integrative treatment therapy, we are alluding to the fact that all alternative treatment approaches are also given a chance in the administration of treatment to health complications. That is why Adventure treatment therapies are experiential psychotherapy in which participants complete challenging activities within a safe and closely supervised environment also comes in. Under this arrangement, nothing is left out, ropes courses, problem-solving activities, outdoor experiences, and trust-based activities are just but a few examples of adventure therapy. And speaking to doctor Dalal Akoury, MD, President and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, doctor Akoury registers that adventure treatment therapy is interwoven into all the treatment programs at this facility, with residents typically alternating between a therapeutic adventure activity and equine therapy periodically. These are all group activities, though some have an individual component to them that requires the rest of the group to offer encouragement and support to one member.

At this facility, it is important to appreciate that we give all the residents an opportunity to participate in adventure treatment therapy via 16 elements on our challenge course, as well as numerous indoor adventure therapy activities including.

The challenge course and adventure activities provide the perfect opportunity to face interpersonal issues.
Residents gain a heightened awareness about behavior and consequences, acceptance, and trust.
They also may discover personal limitations or that they have greater reserves of strength, capabilities, and courage in the process.

Adventure therapy is voluntary

Though effective adventure therapy is accomplished in a safe, nurturing, and closely supervised environment, some residents may still be hesitant to participate. Those who prefer not to take part in certain activities always have the option of simply observing or attending another AWAREmed Health and Wellness Center group in which they feel comfortable. In all these our therapeutic recreational and activities program are all designed to promote recovery and encourage residents to make healthy lifestyle changes even after their time with us during the residential treatment.

Comprehensive fitness assessment

Each resident at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Center receives a thorough Fitness Assessment, which is used in planning activities to enhance the individual’s treatment process and to facilitate continuing care recommendations pertinent to recovery. The attending physician assesses his or her appropriate level of activity throughout the course of treatment. We emphasize the importance of health and wellness by teaching residents how to practice self-care on a daily basis.

Benefits of therapeutic recreation

In addition to the many therapeutic benefits that can be gained from participating in these activities, therapeutic recreation also allows residents to discover new and productive ways to fill their leisure hours, as well as process everyday stresses and pressures. For individuals who previously spent much of their days acquiring and using drugs or who responded to stress by engaging in self-harming activities learning healthy new pursuits can be a key element in promoting recovery and preventing relapse.

Adventure treatment therapies: Types of therapeutic recreation

The following are examples of the innovative and effective therapeutic activities that we use to help our clients address their unique needs and meet their personal goals. Because of the individualized nature of treatment, participation in these activities is determined on a case-by-case basis for the benefit of each patient.

Adventure Therapy
Challenge Course
Climbing Wall
Expressive Arts
Hydrotherapy
Equine-Assisted Therapy

Adventure treatment therapies: Recreational activities involved

Trauma complications today

July 3, 2017

Trauma complications today is not a small matter anymore. The sufferings that come with it cannot be overlooked

Trauma complications today: Posttraumatic stress disorder

In addressing trauma complications today, it is important to note that the debilitating symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and the inner turmoil caused by traumatic experiences in one’s childhood or during adulthood can hinder an individual’s functioning in a negative way. To address this problem, AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury, MD, is offering the best and much superior residential programming for both adult men and women who wish to overcome a traumatic past with the assistance of our well-trained and experienced professionals.

Trauma complications today: Trauma recovery program

The Program for Trauma Recovery is specialized and comprehensive in nature so that those who partake in the services provided can become truly healed in a holistic way. This program implements a bio-psychosocial-spiritual approach to care and integrates a system of neuropsychiatric treatment that is able to fully restore the mind, body, and spirit. Our team of qualified and highly experienced professionals will administer treatment within this program with a body of knowledge and clinical expertise that has changed the lives of countless individuals.

The overarching goal of the Trauma Recovery Program is to improve the daily functioning and overall quality of life for patients by supplying stabilizing services that aim to reduce the impact of symptoms and emotional turmoil known to occur when a person endures a trauma. We also hope to build upon already-existing strengths and assist patients in rediscovering their personal and emotional truths concerning fear, trust, honesty, and dependency.

In the event that a given patient needs immediate and intensive services prior to beginning this treatment program, we will evaluate each case individually and facilitate these services for the patients who require them. Nonetheless, it is important to note that these services are short-term and, therefore the moment the patient has completed this type of care, residential treatment can commence. Upon embarking on the therapeutic process within the Trauma Recovery Program, patients will partake in the following therapeutic interventions, of which are detailed within each patient’s treatment plan and daily treatment schedule:

Therapeutic recreation
Tomato-emotional response (SE) massage
Somatic Experiencing (SE)
Resilience training
Psychodrama
Psychoeducational lectures
Peer group work that is led by a therapist
Movement groups
Mindfulness training
Meditation
Medication management services with a psychiatrist
Individual therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Expressive arts
Equine therapy
Daily yoga

Finally, in addressing trauma complications, it is important to note that each patient receiving care will be assessed on an ongoing basis by our caring staff so that each and every need of our patients are sufficiently met. It is our hope that patients who complete this program will have a solid foundation of recovery and the ability to live a magnanimous life without being bound by trauma from the past. This is what we want to offer to you if only you can schedule an appointment with doctor Akoury today.

Trauma complications today: Posttraumatic stress disorder

Using acupuncture treatment

July 3, 2017

Using acupuncture treatment therapy for all kinds of substance abuse solutions

Using acupuncture treatment therapy: Leaving nothing to chance in addiction treatment

The issues relating to addiction are becoming complicated every day. Using acupuncture treatment therapy which is an ancient technique originally from Chinese Medicine is essential. And because of its effectiveness, we are using it in our (AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center) treatment programs to primarily help individuals function at their highest levels as possible. Several years ago in 1974, an extensive research was conducted in the United States about the use of acupuncture treatment therapy for substance abuse patients. And in each of the studies conducted, it was established are reaffirmed that acupuncture treatment therapy is very effective thereby establishing it as the treatment of choice for detoxification in many states.

Using acupuncture treatment therapy: Benefits of acupuncture

Because of its established effectiveness, its benefits are numerous but for the purpose of this article the following are some of the frequently noted ones:

Greater sense of confidence
Less hostility
Mental and physical stability
Reduced anxiety
Reduced cravings
Reduction or elimination of medication

Using acupuncture treatment therapy: Types of Acupuncture

The acupuncture program at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center uses two specific types of acupuncture—“Auricular” (also known as “Ear” or “Detox”) and “Full-Body” acupuncture. The medical provider orders either type of acupuncture when clinically appropriate.

The “Auricular” (“Ear” or “Detox”) – this acupuncture is a standardized treatment using five points in each ear. These points focus on relieving anxiety, cravings, insomnia, and headaches, and help the liver and kidneys to flush toxins from the body. “Auricular” acupuncture is administered by registered nurses trained in “Ear” or “Detox” acupuncture.

The “Full-Body” acupuncture – this actually involves a Chinese medical exam and diagnosis. In this exam, pulses are palpated at nine places on each wrist; the tongue is examined for color, size, coating, and shape; and the spirit and will are assessed for their strength. From this collection of data, Chinese Medicine can reflect the origin and the level at which imbalances have been created. Acupuncture is then used to correct these imbalances. For most people, who are used to getting laboratory tests and numeric results, this process is very educational. Many clients have never made the connection between lifestyle and health, between emotional cycles and seasons, or between the health of their spirit and their energy level. The “Full-Body” acupuncture most often consists of 10-15 needles, chosen from over 500 classic acupuncture points on the body. Each treatment is individualized, and no two treatments are the same. The “Full-Body” acupuncture is administered by a Doctor of Oriental Medicine.

In linking the remarkable, short-term effectiveness of acupuncture with counseling and other therapies, AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center has added an invaluable component to a program dedicated to long-term results. That means that we are doing all that is humanly possible to ensure that all patients are happy at the end of the therapy. We would, therefore, request you to schedule an appointment with doctor Dalal Akoury today if you are going through any form of difficulties in any kind of addictions.

Using acupuncture treatment therapy: Leaving nothing to chance in addiction treatment

Alcohol freewill consumption

July 3, 2017

Alcohol freewill consumption has to lead many into the path of destruction

Alcohol freewill consumption: Long term effects

There is no question about the alcohol-free will consumption globally. Each nation has rules guiding the consumption of this substance. But away from all those rules, it does not delete the dangers that come with alcohol use. What is worrying is that before the formulation of the rules, the dangers are known. And so it is quite unfortunate that alcohol is legal in as much as we are revealing its dangerous effects to human health. One of the control measures put by the authorities is the introduction of age limit. Currently, in many nations across the globe, the recommended age for drinking is 18 years though in some countries this limit can be up to 19 years or even more. According to the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury MD, this is one of the most ineffective control as many under age easily get access to this substance. Young people drink at home, in the streets and pubs despite this rule further complicating the dangers attached. Despite all these challenges, we can still do something to be safe from this scourge of alcoholism. If you are struggling with alcohol addiction, you can seek professional assistance from doctor Akoury by calling her today for the commencement of your recovery program.

Alcohol freewill consumption: The law about drinking and driving

Many lives are unnecessarily lost on the roads globally due to drink driving. Studies have also established that alcohol is the major cause of many of these deaths and because of these nearly all states across the globe are taking this seriously by enforcing stringent laws to protect and save lives. Drink driving has become a serious criminal offense and driving with blood alcohol content of 0.08 % and above will land you in the wrong books with the authorities. Other general illegalities and penalties include:

To drive while impaired even if your BAC is less than 0.08 percent.
Declining to provide a breath sample when asked by the police is also illegal.
Suspension of your driver’s license on the spot for 90 days
Separate criminal charges to face in court.
Also, if you are learning to drive and have a Graduated Driver’s License, you are not allowed to drive after drinking ANY alcohol.

These are just but a few rules and penalties applicable in most countries in an effort to bringing order on our roads. The same penalties and more are also applicable where one mixes alcohol with other drugs. To demonstrate the seriousness of this problem the authorities in Ontario have made even much harsher penalties for offenders. For instance, if you are convicted of impaired driving more than once the penalties are as follows:

First conviction – your driver’s license is suspended for one year and a further $600 fine.
Second conviction – your driver’s license is suspended for three years and 14 days in jail.
Third conviction – your license is suspended for 10 years or for life plus 90 days in jail
Fourth conviction: such offenders will never own a driver’s license in Ontario soil again and they will still be sentenced to jail for another 90 days.

It looks harsh but if this is what will bring serenity on our roads then it is worth it.

Alcohol freewill consumption: Long term effects

Miss managing alcohol use

July 3, 2017

Miss managing alcohol use is a serious threat to human life

Miss managing alcohol use: Accidents, suicide, and murder

Where I come from people making fun when they are taking their cherished drink that “this is time for one for the road”. Let me make it simpler, after a treacherous day of work, before you proceed home, you make a stopover for a drink with friends (one for the road). Many who have lavished this slogan have not been obedient to just take one, but they have wined and drunk they whole pocket dry. In the process, a lot of damage has taken place as a result of that slogan and today majority of deaths on our roads are facilitated by drink driving giving alcohol lead role in accidents, suicide, and crime. Does this ring a bell in your mind? It does to me and that brings me to the focus of this discussion ‘miss managing alcohol use consequences.” From our point of view as experts from AWAREMED Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury MD, a season like this (x-mass festivities) year in year out registers the most deaths on our roads globally. Take a look at some of the effects of alcohol;

Alcohol plays a major role in more than half of all automobile fatalities across the globe.
Alcohol-related automobile accidents are the leading causes of death in young people.
When it comes to alcohol we do not have favorable limits for safe drinking because two drinks can impair the ability to drive and even one drink may double the risk of injury, and more than four drinks increase the risk by 11 times, therefore, the only safe way is not drinking at all.
Alcoholism is the primary diagnosis in a quarter of all people who commit suicide.
Alcohol is implicated in over half of all murder cases, with this ratio of one to the one you can only desire to stop drinking.

Even before we bring it close to your doorstep the facts above are enough to motivate you to seek professional help from the experts at AWAREmed Health with doctor Akoury today. Don’t put your life on the line with peer slogan, one for the road because it could be one for the grave.

Miss managing alcohol use: Domestic violence

If you have been to the alcoholic residence, you may have noticed the elusiveness of peace and poor or no communication, conflicts, and suspicion. The members of such households are not independent and expressive than non-alcoholic households or even recovering alcoholic parents. Domestic violence is a common consequence of alcohol abuse.

Effect on Women – women often are the victims of domestic violence, they incur serious injuries from their male partners who are abusing alcohol

Effect on Children – Alcoholism in parents also increases the risk for violent behavior and abuse toward children. Children of alcoholic parents tend to do worse academically than others, have a higher incidence of depression, anxiety, and stress and lower self-esteem than their peers. In addition to their own inherited risk for later alcoholism, many children of alcoholics have serious coping problems that may last their entire life. Adult children of alcoholic parents are at higher risk for divorce and for psychiatric symptoms.

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