THE HOPE BLOG
Online Therapy Hope Rehab
Ultimately, at it’s core, counselling and psychotherapy is about the relationship between the counsellor and the client. I’ve never found the therapy itself to be a struggle or our ability to develop a therapeutic relationship any more challenging than in the face to face environment.
Hope Rehab Thailand Online Help
Unfortunately, due to travel restrictions put in place in response to Coronavirus, our clients are unable to get to us. It is for this reason that we have put together Hope Rehab Online Services to keep you safe and committed until things get back to normal.
Non-Pharmaceutical Approaches to Pain Management
Drugs such as opiates play an important role in the management of chronic pain, but there is always the potential for addiction and other undesirable consequences. This is why non-pharmaceutical approaches to pain management can be the preferred option for those of us with a history of drug dependence.
It is OK Not To Be OK
In this episode of the podcast, Sophie shares her ideas about why it is OK not to be OK. Those recovering from an addiction can sometimes feel uncomfortable about admitting that life has become a bit of a struggle - this may be because they don't want to appear negative or incapable. The danger with this is that pretending that things are fine can mean not getting the support that is needed to deal with the situation.
Without Imagination There is No Hope
Without Imagination There is No Hope by Paul Garrigan The Link Between Addiction and Impoverished Imagination The nastiest trick that addiction plays on us is when it makes a miserable existence appear [...]
Avoid These Thinking Traps to Stay Happy, Clean, and Sober
Avoid These Thinking Traps to Stay Happy, Clean, and Sober by Joel Lewin In CBT we say it's not outside events that cause our feelings and behaviours, but rather our [...]
The Ultrarunner Mindset – Podcast Episode 49
Ultrarunning is all about going beyond our preconceived ideas about what we are capable of doing. Even if we have no intention of ever running an ultramarathon, this mindset of leaving our comfort zone can be of a huge importance for anyone attempting to break free of addiction and start a new life.
CBT for Anxiety
Anxiety can be debilitating emotionally, mentally and physically. But it doesn’t have to be. When we learn tools to deal with anxiety, we don’t need to be fearful or overwhelmed by it.
What is it Like to Work in the Customer Service Team at Hope Rehab Thailand?
Jenny and Sareena work in our customer service team. In this podcast interview, they tell us what it is like to work at Hope, and we learn how being here has changed their view of addiction and addicts.
Dual Diagnosis: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Addiction
Substance abuse may be a conscious or unconscious attempt to self-medicate for Attention Deficit Disorder. Here we look at some of the reasons for why this happens and what can be done about it.
How Arrogance Prevents Connection
Surprisingly enough, most people don’t respond well to our attempts to make them seem inferior to us. It can make us hard to be around, and our behavior may even be damaging to others.The first essential step to overcoming arrogance is the recognition of this behavior in ourselves.
Six Resolutions for a Clean Start to the New Decade
Six Resolutions for a Clean Start to the New Decade by Joel Lewin You want to stay clean in 2020? Here are some resolutions that can help that [...]
Episode 47 – Tips for Having a Fantastic Christmas Without Alcohol or Drugs
Episode 47 - Tips for Having a Fantastic Christmas Without Alcohol or Drugs A conversation between Fabi, Joel, Matt, and Paul In this episode of the podcast, Matt, Fabi, Joel, and Paul offer [...]
The Vicious Flower of Depression
Depression is particularly common among addicts. In this post we examine why it happens and what we can do about it. We focus particularly on how our thinking plays a crucial role in the initiation and maintenance of depression.
Episode 46 – Healthy Lifestyle in Recovery
Episode 46 - Healthy Lifestyle in Recovery If we don’t have a healthy lifestyle it can create multiple triggers for relapse (e.g. it could mean low energy levels, low mood, and poor quality [...]
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Explained
Addiction problems tend to go hand in hand with poor coping strategies. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy includes tools that can help us to better regulate our emotions, improve our interpersonal skills, and handle change more effectively.
Naikan Therapy – Find Happiness through Appreciating What You Already Have
Does your mind have a tendency to view life in negative terms? Are you regularly overwhelmed with a sense that you are being treated unfairly or that life is giving you a bad deal? Naikan therapy is a technique that allows us view things from a more positive perception.
Well-Being is the Answer to Addiction
It took me many years to realize that the goal of mindfulness is not to be mindful, but to use it as a tool to develop well-being. It is this new relationship with life that includes trust, intimacy, and wonder that provides the ultimate freedom from addiction.
Trauma and Addiction in Women
Topics covered in this post include:What is the Link Between Trauma and Addiction in Women? What is the impact of trauma on Women? What kind of Rehab Environment Will Best Benefit Women Dealing with Trauma?
Getting Accepted into Hope Rehab Thailand’s Program
Getting Accepted into Hope Rehab Thailand’s Program What is the coachability requirement? How is ‘seriousness’ determined? How does the Hope application process work? Extract from The Hope Method - Click to Download This [...]
Episode 45 – Abstinence Versus Harm Reduction
In this episode of the podcast, Chris shares his views on abstinence versus harm reduction. This can be a controversial topic, but we do our best to offer a balanced discussion.
Episode 44 –New Book – The Hope Method by Gabrielle Harris
In this episode of the podcast with author Gabrielle Harris, we have some exciting news. We are releasing a book about the community here at Hope Rehab, and best of all, you can read it for free.
Episode 43 – The Recovery Curve
The first six to nine months in early recovery tend to be the most challenging, so anything that can help us understand this process better can be useful. Knowledge of the recovery curve can help us to avoid potential pitfalls and diagnose where we are on our journey.
The Benefits of Mixed Group Therapy
Mixed group therapy is where participation in the group is open to people from a wide range of backgrounds. This format means participants get to be exposed to a wider range of worldviews, it promotes tolerance, understanding, and can help clients see things in a new way.
Episode 42 – Compassion Focused Therapy
In this episode of the podcast, we look at Compassion Focused Therapy. This approach can be particularly useful for those of us struggling with shame and an overly-critical inner voice