Alternatives to Traditional Model of Inpatient & Aftercare
The Chronic Hope Podcast – Episode 4: Kevin Petersen hosts KC Gooding of New Method Wellness to discuss “Alternatives to the Traditional Model of Inpatient and Aftercare.”
Public Policy Advocacy in Your State: Interview with KC Gooding
NAATP Membership & Advocacy Officer, Nikki Soda, interviewed KC Gooding, Director of Business Development for New Method Wellness in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Gooding is the State Lead of the California Alliance for State Advocacy (ASA).
The Pandemic Has Already Had A Serious Impact On Kids’ Development
Linda Snell, a therapist at New Method Wellness, tells Romper, “Regression is a way for children to express that they are feeling insecure, angry, or scared, but lack the communication skills to share and/or understand these feelings.”
How To Talk To Fellow Parents About Social Distancing
Jason Woodrum, a certified social worker and therapist at New Method Wellness tells Romper “Create a dialogue around how your friends and their children have been doing during this time, and areas they have and haven’t struggled with complying with health guidelines.”
Parents Hitting A Wall During The Pandemic Is Totally Normal
Brook McKenzie, Director of Clinical Outreach at New Method Wellness Center tells Romper. “Fear of the unknown, concerns about our personal, financial, and familial responsibilities, each of these factors, endured over a prolonged period of time tend to magnify negative feelings”
As the Economy Freefalls and Mental Health Spirals, Both Rehabs and Addicts Try to Hold On
Brook McKenzie, clinical outreach director of New Method Wellness, explains how COVID-19 is forcing many small businesses to permanently close, and the closing of rehab centers in rural areas may be life-threatening.
What to Do if Only One Parent Wants More Kids
DeAnna J. Crosby, M.A., clinical director and licensed marriage and family therapist at New Method Wellness in San Juan Capistrano, California, gives advice to readers on how important a safe space is when starting a difficult conversation about having children.
New Method Wellness Has a Big Impact on Mental Health
New Method Wellness can offer hope, support, and a new beginning to individuals, couples, and families struggling with mental health issues coupled with drug or alcohol addiction. This treatment center in Southern California provides personalized care for clients and follow-up support for alums.
How Parents Can Keep Their Relationship Healthy in the Age of COVID-19
DeAnna Crosby, AMFT, an associate marriage and family therapist and clinical director at New Method Wellness, explains how quarantine has affected relationships by making them dig deeper into the reasons they came together initially and couples are having to slow down and be more focused on their relationship.
How to get the most out of long-term virtual therapy when you’re living and working from home
Linda Snell, a therapist at New Method Wellness, told Insider that if you’re staying with your family or live with roommates or a partner, finding a quiet space where you can be alone is an essential part of productive virtual therapy
How to get the most out of long-term virtual therapy when you’re living and working from home
Linda Snell, a therapist at New Method Wellness, told Insider that if you’re staying with your family or live with roommates or a partner, finding a quiet space where you can be alone is an essential part of productive virtual therapy
Is it Sacrifice or Co-Dependency? Knowing the Difference
RELATIONSHIPS AREN’T easy. They take sacrifice, and each party needs to know how to make compromises for the other person as a demonstration of his or her commitment. Things don’t always go your way, and there should be an equal give-and-take that…
Tornado Watch: Bipolar Disorder and Alcoholism
FOR THOSE LIVING WITH bipolar disorder, this mood disorder is best described as a tornado violently ripping through your life with unpredictable episodes of mania and depression. Also known as manic depression, BD is characterized by emotional transitions…
Making Successful Amends After Addiction: Keys to Repairing Relationships
When bridges get broken, the damage is hard to repair. Dealing with a loved one’s addiction and watching them destroy their own lives with chemical dependency is extremely traumatic, as you can personally attest if you’ve experienced this in your own life.
The Link Between Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence
NO ONE IS 100 PERCENT exempt from the consequences of alcohol and drug abuse – not even celebrities like American actress and model Teri Copley, who sought intervention from Dr. Phil on behalf of her daughter, Ashley. In an episode on the show, viewers get…
Why Self-help Doesn’t Work For Addiction Treatment
If self-help books work for relationships, finances, career prospects and the power of attraction, why can’t self-help replace addiction treatment? DeAnna Jordan, New Method Wellness clinical director shares why addiction treatment is best left to treatment centers.
Is My Child Addicted to Marijuana?
Alcohol and marijuana addictions are difficult to identify. Alcohol is legal in all 50 states, with the legal drinking age set to 21 years old. Marijuana has become an increasingly acceptable drug; recreational use is legal in four states, and medical marijuana cards…
How to Have Compassion for an Addict
In the addiction field, we refer to substance abuse as a “family disease.” While there may be only one addict in the family, the disease has a trickle-down effect, impacting not only the addict’s life but also the lives of his or her family, friends and loved ones.
How Many Drinks a Week Makes Me an Alcoholic?
The lines between social drinking, alcohol abuse and alcoholism are extremely thin. Crossing them warrants no special “aha” moment; generally, the drinker doesn’t consciously digest that alcohol has become a problem until he or she is a few miles past the last line.
The Best Thing Helping Professionals Can Do for Their Careers
You can’t expect to care for others if you don’t care for yourself. As caregivers and clinicians, we must make an effort to keep our mind, body and spirit in check with self-care. DeAnna Jordan, New Method Wellness clinical director, outlines three actionable steps…
How to Find Your Identity Through Addiction Treatment
The key question substance abuse counselors aim to address in addiction recovery is, “Who are you without drugs and alcohol?” Though this question seems overwhelming and terrifying, with the help of a seasoned therapist, a positive sober community…
Why Conquering One Addiction Often Leads to Suffering From Another
Theres is a period of sobriety that addiction specialists like to call “whack-a-mole” recovery. Just when you think you can breathe a sigh of relief, you start to notice a variety of painful behaviors that seem to have no correlation with substance abuse…
Why Desperation Can Be a Gift for People Recovering From Addictions
DeAnna Jordan, New Method Wellness clinical director, shares her thoughts on the gift of depression. Rarely do we see the words “gift” and “desperation” in the same sentence. Desperation has a negative connotation – and rightly so; the term describes feelings…
How to Deal With the Anxiety Caused by Coronavirus Pandemic Deniers
Linda Snell, a therapist at New Method Wellness explains, how the Coronavirus can also cause a fight-or-flight anxiety response in those who are following all the public health guidelines because it prompts a person to question their own judgment.
25 Ways You’re Damaging Your Health and Don’t Even Know It
When people think about their “health,” many simply focus on the physical aspects of it. However, Deanna Crosby, Psy D, is the Clinical Director at New Method Wellness, points out that mental, emotional, and spiritual health is just as important.
A & E Intervention
New Method Wellness appears on A&E’s Emmy Nominated series Intervention. A young couple is struggling with a life-threatening addiction to heroin and their family is desperate to save them. After accepting treatment the husband is taken to New Method Wellness Addiction Treatment center where he…
National Geographic’s Taboo
New Method Wellness appears on National Geographic’s Taboo series. A young man is struggling to overcome his addiction to alcohol but it is proving far too much to handle on his own. After realizing he needs help he is taken to New Method Wellness Addiction Treatment center and begins…
Hurricanes can cause former drug users to relapse — here’s how North Carolina will keep that from happening
Hurricanes bring about a number of dangers for people in its path, and Hurricane Florence is no exception. The now-Category 1 storm has been making its way toward the Carolina’s all week, forcing the governments…
There’s a strong link between abuse and addiction — here’s why people get stuck in toxic cycles
An abusive relationship is sometimes compared to a harmful addiction. People don’t tend to know they’re getting involved with an abusive person until it’s too late, and they feel like they have no escape.
7 Mental Health Tips Therapists Give To Their Patients That Are Incredibly Unique
When it comes to self-care, many of us already know that activities like meditation, yoga, and exercise can benefit our mental health. But not everyone enjoys getting into down dog, and you might be searching for other ways to improve…
Using the triple column technique to defeat negative self-talk at the poker table
Their tale is a common one. Last night, while filming a podcast on the subject of quitting alcohol when your partner doesn’t, my guest, DeAnna Jordan, Clinical Director, New Method Wellness, suggested that Pete should take a look at something known…
The Reality of Alcoholism and Its Devastating Effects
Unless you have personally witnessed a loved one suffer from substance abuse or you are in the depths of your own alcoholism, it is nearly impossible to articulate the characteristics of an alcoholic or an addict. When you think of an alcoholic, images of men…
New Method Wellness Now Offers LGBTQ-Inclusive Addiction Program
Key triggers such as, intense feelings of isolation, rejection, abuse, and discrimination as a direct result of their sexual identity, are contributing factors to these higher rates. New Method Wellness’ LGBTQ addiction treatment program aims to address…
KC Gooding of New Method Wellness: “I would love to inspire a movement to get others to be more selfless”
KC is the National Director of Business Development at New Method Wellness. He brings a passion for helping families find reputable treatment options for their loved ones, providing his personal experience to those in need.
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