All About Wellness Programs
medical director, Anu Mathew, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, answers frequently asked questions about wellness programs in general and ours specifically to help you learn about how it might help you.
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Fentanyl Use Linked to Pattern of Serious Birth Defects
Recently, clinical researchers began to link in-utero exposure to fentanyl with a pattern of serious birth defects.
A Valentine to Yourself: Finding Vetted and Useful Self-Help Resources
This February, New Paradigm Recovery is celebrating love in its many forms. This includes showing yourself a little love! We often hear about practicing self-care and the benefits of self-help, but when it comes down to putting that advice into practice, it can be difficult to know where to start. The self-help and “wellness-culture” industry […]
What to Expect: Twelve-Step Meetings
Many people experiencing addiction are introduced to the concept of the Twelve Steps while in treatment, and most treatment centers strongly encourage Twelve Step meeting attendance to clients upon release. Twelve Step programs, their meetings, and their fellowships can be incredibly important tools for individuals in recovery and their loved ones, but many people do […]
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. It speaks to each of our capabilities to recognize our own emotions and those of others, discern between different feelings and label them appropriately, to use emotional information to guide our thinking […]
Addiction is Worsening in Northern Virginia. Understanding Why and Finding Appropriate Treatment are Key
More than 32 percent of adults in Northern Virginia have a family member or friend experiencing the disease of addiction. This presents a notable increase from a 2021 survey showing that 25 percent of local adults reported knowing someone hospitalized due to alcohol use or drug overdose. The new data was released by Inova, a […]
New Paradigm Recovery’s Leaders Speak About its Unique and Comprehensive Program
Hear New Paradigm Recovery founders and clinicians discuss this unique program and explain why it was developed, whom it serves, and some of the reasons it excels at meeting a range of comprehensive client needs. New Paradigm Recovery founders and leaders discuss the program’s impetus and why it is designed to provide a more comprehensive […]
The Benefits of Concierge-Style Behavioral Healthcare
It’s a familiar picture these days: people are struggling to make appointments with primary care physicians and specialists, “with doctors saying demand is higher than ever at a time when an increasing number of providers are leaving the field.” The problem is “leaving patients sicker and in need of more intensive care down the road,” […]