For people with drug or alcohol addiction or mental health disorders, a support group may be one of the core components of long-term success. It is just a part of an overall treatment program. Yet, it’s critical for providing real-world support and connection with others. At Insight into Action Therapy, we offer group therapy as…
DetailsOn February 8, 2021, Craig James was invited by John Whitbeck, Managing Partner at Whitbeck Bennett Family Law, to talk on his podcast, The Mind Itself. They discussed levels of care, specifically when outpatient and inpatient treatment is appropriate for mental health and substance use therapy. Insight Into Action Therapy is an outpatient practice based…
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Putting the Care Back into Healthcare It’s a sad reflection of our mental healthcare system when most, if not all, of the calls I get, are from patients who have become exasperated by it. The commonest anecdotes include: 1) They never really explained my diagnosis or medication to me, 2) I only spent a few…
DetailsS3 E10: On Moderating Drinking?! (Cyndi Turner, LCSW) The Sober Pod: A Recovery PodcastIn this episode, The Sober Pod crew has Cyndi Turner, a harm reduction therapist in Northern Virginia, on the show. She was a unique guest in the sense that Cyndi challenges the traditional belief that all drinkers experiencing problems are “alcoholics.” She…
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A new year means a new chance, especially for those who struggle with a substance use disorder involving drugs or alcohol. There’s no better time than January to reach out to a drug or alcohol addiction treatment center nearby for help to recover. And for those already in recovery from addiction, starting the new year…
DetailsOn November 16, 2020, Matt Christian, LCSW and Craig James, LCSW, LSATP, MAC spoke about Bipolar Disorder and Dual Diagnosis Treatment to the Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) support group. The group, which typically meets in-person on Mondays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Reston Bible Church, was held virtually. Highlights included: Defining Bipolar Disorder and…
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Bipolar disorder is a type of mental health disorder. It can cause people to have significant shifts in their energy, mood, and ability to think. Many people with this condition find themselves unsure of what’s happening or how to control it. What is most important to understand is that mental health treatment can improve your…
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When it comes to depression and Thanksgiving, it can be somewhat hard to know how to get through the day. Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time of feeling thankful and being surrounded by family. That does not always happen. Sometimes it happens and can put even more stress on you. How are you supposed…
DetailsFri Nov 6th Substance-Use Virtual Cyndi Turner will be a “Defending the Accused” panelist for the American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers on November 6, 2020. She was invited for her expertise on substance use disorders.
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It’s natural to wonder if depression and addiction are connected. Frequently, when one condition is present, the other follows. However, it’s not very useful to expend energy attempting to figure out which came first or which condition caused the other. The key when dealing with depression and addiction to treat both conditions simultaneously, so the…
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