The Power of Rehab: Treating and Managing Addiction as a Disease
Addiction is often misunderstood as a lack of willpower, but it’s a complex, chronic disease that impacts the brain and behaviour. Overcoming addiction requires more than just strength—it needs a comprehensive, medically informed approach. One of the most effective ways … Read More
3 Tips for Staying Sober Over Christmas
Santa has started packing his slay, so we wanted to share a few tips to help people stay sober over Christmas. 1) Pick up the phone. Have a few numbers ready to call if you feel triggered. It’s amazing how … Read More
Group Counselling
The Benefits of Small Group Counselling Thinking amount joining group therapy can be intimidating and the benefits may not seem like its worth the trouble, but small group therapy is a dynamic counselling tool that offers unique benefits. Group counselling … Read More
Managing Social Anxiety
What is Social Anxiety Social anxiety is excessive and persistent fear of being judged. Experiencing social anxiety means just the thought of facing certain social situations can produce intense feelings of worry, nervousness, fear and dread. Those with social anxiety … Read More
I now feel optimistic and positive about my future
I was unsure what to expect after I made the decision to commit to Seahaven’s 28 day detox/rehabilitation program. I walked in broken and defeated with much trepidation, wondering if this could be the answer to a long-term alcohol disorder. Walking … Read More
Inside the Mind of an Addict
Inside the Mind of an Addict Addiction can overrun a person’s life and completely control their lives and minds. It makes the addict crave drugs or alcohol and causes them to seek them out even at the cost of losing … Read More
What alcohol is doing to your brain
Alcohol use is widespread in Australia. It’s regularly incorporated into various social activities. Being legal and easy to access throughout the country often means people don’t realise they have a problem with alcohol until it is already out of control. … Read More
How self-sabotage is holding you back
Self-sabotage is when we take steps or work in certain patterns in our lives that prevent us from reaching our goals. This can happen actively or passively. These patterns can feel like being stuck in a frustrating cycle that’s impossible … Read More
Addiction: A Family Disease
When a loved one has an addiction, it can impact everyone around them. The changes that happen throughout the whole family are severe and afflict all those close to the person experiencing addiction. When addiction takes hold of someone, unhealthy behaviour … Read More
Why won’t they stop using?
Many people think that all a person with an addiction has to do is stop using. They can get angry and frustrated when their loved one continues to use, even when it causes such negative consequences. The reality is that … Read More
