Written by: Mary Kate Murray and Hanna Kuehn As interns at Encore, we have a remarkable opportunity to practice our profession under the supervision of… Read More »How Interning at Encore Benefits Patients, Staff, and Interns
To say that marriage can be challenging would be an understatement. Even the best of marriages that experience stressful times can develop conflict and communication… Read More »The Role of Addiction in Divorce
Drinking alcohol is often seen as something to do to let loose and enjoy oneself in the context of a party, bar, or other social… Read More »How to Sleep Without Alcohol
Paying attention to our mental, emotional, and physical health is rule #1 for our lives in recovery, whether we are just starting out in recovery… Read More »How to Make the Most of Working with a Recovery Coach
At Encore, we see despair in many of our patients who struggle with addiction and co-occurring disorders. Part of our focus as providers is to… Read More »DBT’s Role in Addiction Treatment
Encore Outpatient Services is proud to provide treatment options that appeal to a wide variety of people with different needs, schedules, and availability for intensive… Read More »3 Key Benefits of Our Partial Hospitalization Program
A classic scene from adventure movies often features the main hero or heroine slashing through a thick wall of vines in a forest or jungle… Read More »Encore’s Trauma and Addiction Treatment -Why Together is Better
The relationship between mental health and substance use disorders is very tightly woven. While concrete statistics are difficult to pin down, the percentage of people… Read More »5 Most Common Co-Occurring Disorders
Hand sanitizer addiction may seem ridiculous to the uninitiated, but it is a real problem that has emerged during the pandemic years and is affecting… Read More »Understanding Hand Sanitizer Addiction
In art therapy, the focus is on the individual patient creating art to process issues that may challenge or block them. Through the practice of… Read More »Using Community-Based Art Therapy for Addiction Treatment
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