Gavin Pherson is a licensed 300RYS Yoga Teacher in the Tantric tradition, a certified Breathwork instructor, and an interfaith meditation teacher. He has been a dedicated yogi since 1999. Gavin offers intuitive whole-person healing to Oro House Recovery clients through guided meditation sessions, group and individualized yoga instruction, guided pranayama (Breathwork), astrological chart analysis, and … Read more
Secondary Trauma, also known as Secondary Traumatic Stress, is a mental health issue that affects individuals who are indirectly impacted by traumatic events. It is a unique condition because those who experience it did not directly encounter the trauma causing the symptoms they struggle with. Even though they didn’t live through the stress and anxiety … Read more
Learned helplessness is a condition that occurs when an individual feels helpless and unable to control or change a difficult situation even when a solution is available. It often arises after experiencing a traumatic event or a series of repeated events, like being abused as a child. This causes a person to believe that no … Read more
Psychological dependence on drugs or alcohol is sometimes called emotional or mental dependence because it refers to the emotional attachment people develop with addictive substances or behaviors. While “physical dependence” involves changes in the body and brain due to chronic substance use, psychological dependence refers to the mental and emotional aspects of addiction. Gaining a … Read more
Mental health disorders are conditions that affect a person’s mood, thinking, and behavior. Living with a mental health disorder can be difficult, but fortunately, most forms of mental illness are treatable. Because mental health is such an important part of our overall health and wellbeing, it’s necessary to understand the various types of mental disorders, … Read more
Complex PTSD symptoms are closely related to those of post-traumatic stress disorder although there are often differences in the causes of the condition. Understanding the distinction between the two is necessary for identifying the most effective Complex PTSD treatment approaches. What is Complex PTSD? Complex PTSD, also known as C-PTSD, is one of several types … Read more
In today’s always on and hyper-connected world, it’s common for people to say they are having a nervous breakdown due to an endless amount of stress and anxiety. Teens and young adults may be particularly prone to emotional meltdowns, but people of all ages are affected by psychological stress to the point that it impacts … Read more
The term Dry Drunk Syndrome, or simply Dry Drunk, refers to a person who quit drinking alcohol but still has destructive or unhealthy behaviors related to addiction. Avoiding the self-examination and emotional work necessary for recovery can leave a person who’s entirely sober feeling worse than they did before they quit drinking altogether. For an … Read more
Understanding how to increase oxytocin naturally can have positive effects and benefits on the way we feel, our relationships with others, and even play a healthy role in addiction treatment and recovery. Oxytocin is sometimes called the “love hormone” and has a significant impact on our emotional health, happiness, and physical well-being. What is Oxytocin? … Read more
World No Tobacco Day is recognized every year on May 31 to bring attention to the fact that cigarettes and other nicotine products are detrimental to our health and recovery. Smoking and tobacco use is highly addictive, and a main cause of many types of preventable deaths around the world. Stop Smoking For World No … Read more