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How to Know if My Friend Has Depression

Published On October 19, 2022 Published By Nicole Burson

When we’re close to someone, we can often sense that something is wrong. In many cases, you may be able to tell that something is wrong, even if you don’t recognize the signs. In other situations, maybe you have suspicions that your friend is depressed, but don’t know what to look for. Depress...

The Benefits of Family Therapy

Published On April 5, 2022 Published By Casa Recovery

Can family therapy help and what is it designed to accomplish? As a structured form of psychotherapy, family therapy (or family-based intervention) aims at reducing stress and relational conflicts in the home environment by improving interactions between family members. For people recovering from su...

How Does Addiction Affect the Whole Family?

Published On March 23, 2022 Published By Casa Recovery

Addiction does not only affect the individual. Because of the addicted person’s behavioral changes, it may affect the entire family who lives under the same roof including parents, spouses, and children. The addicted family member often experiences physical and mental deterioration, which can be p...

What Are the Signs of Dissociation in a Loved One?

Published On March 16, 2022 Published By Casa Recovery

We have all had moments of being in a trance while not noticing what was going on in our environment. The human brain regularly functions this way to detach from reality to release stress. But when this “autopilot” state of the mind becomes the main coping mechanism, it is known as Dissociative ...

Introducing Communication Techniques in Family Therapy

Published On January 14, 2022 Published By Casa Recovery

Family is defined as an interrelated spectrum of varied individuals who make up a unified community or group. This definition of family is based on bonds, not numbers. When viewed as a diverse and broad system, the family can be defined as a multifaceted construction made up of an interdependent col...

How Do You Bring Estranged Family Members Back Together?

Published On September 30, 2021 Published By Casa Recovery

A sense of loss and grief often results when family members don’t communicate, regardless of the relationship quality. According to Karl Pillemers book, “Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How to Mend Them,” over 67 million Americans are estimated to be estranged from a family mem...