To stop taking drugs and/or alcohol when you have developed a physical dependency is not easy or comfortable and sometimes, depending on the substance, how much and how long you have been using, as well as other factors, it can be dangerous and even life threatening. An assessment by a medical professional and, if deemed…
Bold, strong, challenging, tough, impressive, and educated are all words used to describe the Clinical Director of Beachway Therapy Center. Jennifer Saad came to Beachway Therapy Center a little over 3 years ago as a primary therapist, and was a force to be reckoned with from the very start. Today acting as the Clinical director…
In the treatment of addiction we often see addicts and alcoholics that have experienced trauma in their lives. The statistics from research show that the rate of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) in people with substance abuse use disorders is 12% to 34% vs. 8% in the general population of adults (SAMHSA, 2005.) In addition,…
“So, what is Breathwork?” “Don’t we breathe all the time?” These are some of the questions I hear when I introduce Breathwork to the new clients at Beachway Therapy Center who aren’t familiar with this technique. Breathwork is an effective tool that can be utilized in many therapeutic applications in conjunction with traditional treatment and…
EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a technique that has been shown to produce positive results in the treatment of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and disturbing memories or thoughts, as well as other psychological disturbances. EMDR has even been shown to be effective in substance abuse and addiction treatment. The technique was initially developed…