Many family troubles linked to chronic pain can be addressed by being open and honest. Problems generally develop over time and only escalate because members try to avoid acknowledging them. Communication is a two-way street and involves not only expressing what you are feeling and getting others in the family to see your point of…
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The family is a complex organism. And, like any organism or system that has diverse parts that make up the whole, it functions best when all the different elements are in good working order. Often, the system can completely break down when one part becomes broken or dysfunctional. Systems theory is an interdisciplinary field, the…
DetailsChronic pain can be overwhelming. It can destroy every aspect of a person’s life. Jobs can be lost, self-esteem disappears, and depression and feelings of worthlessness gradually become the norm. It is not surprising that your suffering with chronic pain affects all those who care about you. Even a once-smoothly operating family can find itself…
DetailsMindfulness is a set of techniques based on the observation of thoughts and feelings and body sensations without judgment, and on enhancing your conscious awareness of your internal experience. Many of these techniques have been developed over the years from Theraveda and Mahayana Buddhism, which are nonreligious traditions founded around 500 BC. The primary focus…
DetailsAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) finds its roots in relational frame theory and utilizes metaphors and experiential exercises. It is based on the principle that we all experience certain emotions, thoughts, memories, and physical sensations that are unpleasant. Problems are caused by trying to avoid or alter the actual experience. This is especially true when…
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy based on the idea that thoughts and not external things cause feelings and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapists believe that by changing the way you think, you can change how you feel and act. In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), therapists help you first identify negative…
DetailsEmotions and thoughts are at the root of chronic pain for many people. To cope effectively with chronic pain, it is important to pay attention to both thoughts and emotions and learn to notice and eventually modify them. In essence, the way you think and feel affects your pain. Learning to work with thoughts and…
DetailsThe Art of Public Speaking Presented by Ed Storti, BA, CADC II, BRI II Please join Las Vegas Recovery Center’s (LVRC) inaugural “Food for Thought” Continuing Education Unit (CEU) monthly lunch workshop series. Nationally renowned Interventionist Ed Storti will present “The Art of Public Speaking.” Mr Storti will dispel the Seven Fear Factors in Public…
DetailsLAS VEGAS— Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC) is pleased to announce the addition of Johanna O’Flaherty, PhD as its Chief Executive Officer and welcome her into the Central Recovery family. Dr. O’Flaherty was recently the Vice President of Treatment Services at the Betty Ford Center. She is a Certified Trainer for Critical Incident Crisis Debriefing Programs.…
DetailsIn a major policy shift, the US Food and Drug Administration said in an online notice last month that hydrocodone-containing drugs should be subject to the same restrictions as other narcotic drugs like oxycodone and morphine. This is a welcome and overdue recognition of a problem that brings clients from all over the country to…
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