Why People Discredit Me as a Life Coach
What’s your knee-jerk reaction when you hear that I’m a “Life Coach”? Do you have any perceptions of what I do specifically? Do you h…
What Does Dual Diagnosis Day Treatment Look Like?
If you struggle with a mental health condition and have a substance abuse disorder, then a dual diagnosis day program at CAST Centers is an excellent option….
The Symptoms and Treatment of Meth Comedown
If you struggle with methamphetamine (meth) addiction, finding a way to stop and break the cycle of use can be extremely difficult. Meth is highly addictive …
How Intensive Outpatient Therapy Helps with Depression
Symptoms of depression are often so persistent that seeing a therapist only once a week may not feel like enough to overcome the intensity of your depression…
The Rise of Depression and Alcoholism During the Pandemic
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, from lockdowns to serious illness, we have faced one obstacle after another, making it hard to cope with daily life. We all…
Has the Pandemic Increased Your Anxiety?
Not a day goes by that we don’t think about the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives. The pandemic has triggered anxiety s…
Compassion Fatigue Treatment & Prevention
By Morgan D. Love, MSW Clinical Therapist | CAST Centers In the field of psychology, compassion is regarded as a practice involving elements of empathy and c…
How Social Media Affects Your Mental Health
In recent years, social media has become a huge part of our everyday lives. Many people find themselves checking their social media at every break in their d…
Group Therapy and Your Healing Cup of Tea
Written by Morgan D. Love, MSW, Clinical Therapist at CAST Centers Researchers report a rampant increase in rates of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and tra…
HIV and Sobriety
Written by Mike Rizzo, LMFT When I was asked to write this article on HIV and sobriety I initially said yes and as I began to research the article it gave me…
The NEXT STEP Program: A Level Up for Coaching and Aftercare
Written by Patrick O’Neil, RADT, MFA, Manager NEXT STEP Program Are you at a point in your life where you don’t know what to do next? Or maybe you do, …
Recovery For “High Functioning” Addicts and Alcoholics
by Patrick O’Neil, Program Manager- Next Step, RADT, MFA Addiction and alcoholism are non-discriminating and affect people from all walks of life regar…
