White River Manor is a registered essential service provider and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic continues to offer a world class therapetic programme. We have taken every precaution to maintain the integrity of our environment and screen clients both before and on arrival. Our staff too undergo regular testing and screening to ensure the safety of our clients.
When psychologists talk about attachment style, they refer to how humans relate to others in relationships. Attachment style theory Attachment theory was first developed by psychologists Mary Ainsworth and John Bowlby in the 1950s. The attachment style model is based on the paradigm that our early attachments to primary caregivers profoundly influence how we respond...
Most clinical research on substance addiction shows how men and women get addicted to substances differently. Note that the keyword in the above sentence is "differently." Inherently, both sexes struggle with addiction - just in markedly different ways. The stigma surrounding addiction and substance abuse is rife, even in today's culture, where we tend to...
Codependent relationships can leave us feeling drained, exhausted and resentful, yet so many of us find ourselves in codependent situations with loved ones. How does codependency manifest? Psychotherapist Sharon Martin says that codependency occurs in many relationships. Codependency can take place between friends, parents, siblings and even co-workers. Martin says that codependent relationships prevent us...
Buying medicines online seems to have increased in popularity over the years, with more people buying drugs online than ever before. The question is, is it safe? What are the risk factors for buying drugs online? A global drug survey report conducted in 2018 showed that many people turned to the dark web to buy...
When someone close to you suffers from an addiction, whether it be an alcohol use disorder or drug addiction, it can profoundly affect the entire family unit. Constant worrying When someone in the family has an addiction, the constant worry over their substance abuse can be unrelenting. Are they safe? Are they using? Will they...
Remembering that we're only human and can only do so much in twenty-four hours is often a far-out concept for many. The above is true if you're an overachiever or highly ambitious individual. Experiencing burnout Emotional exhaustion and burnout are often the result of constant striving and working excessively long hours to achieve your goals....
Experiencing a traumatic event - whether it's a global crisis or a personal tragedy- can profoundly impact your emotional well-being and mental health. Effects of trauma Managing daily tasks and functioning as you ordinarily would sometimes feel impossible after a tragedy or challenging event. Traumatic events can leave us feeling vulnerable, scared, jumpy, anxious, and...
White River Manor offers a world-class therapeutic program to help people seeking sobriety from substance abuse such as alcohol or drug addiction. Co-occurring mental health disorders As well as treating substance addiction, we also treat individuals suffering from co-occurring disorders such as depression, burnout and trauma. White River Manor Nestled within White River's sublime, quaint...
Most of us have heard or read somewhere about how a certain amount of stress can be good for us. Why stress can sometimes be good for you Some researchers suggest that exposure to moderate stress levels can help build our resilience, thus, making us stronger, more robust individuals. How to manage stress positively One...
Cannabis use, especially over a prolonged period, can affect an individual in a number of ways. When they first start taking marijuana (also known as weed, pot or dope), they experience a ‘high’, with sensations ranging from joy and a significant improvement in the mood to profound feelings of relaxation. However, like any substance, cannabis...
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a technique that an increasing number of people are taking up. It basically involves adopting an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. Most people will likely start IF in a bid to make a dietary change that has physical health benefits. These include losing weight and reducing...
Work-related stress is one of the leading causes of burnout - a condition that often gets attributed to specific professions, for example, physicians, paramedics, and firefighters. Although, burnout can affect anyone at any time and for several reasons. What is burnout? Burnout occurs when people struggle to cope with the demands of workplace stress. The...
