5 Ways Being Around Nature and Water Can Improve Your Mood Mental HealthBy PromisesJuly 19, 2017By Jody Trager, PhD, Program Director at Promises Malibu Vista I’m lucky to live on the West Coast because every day I can drive to the ocean and watch the waves roll in before beginning my busy day. Studies show it’s healthy to be near the coast. It’s soothing and inspiring and I find it… Details
How Exercise Helps Treat Body Image Issues Eating DisordersBy PromisesJuly 18, 2017“You can never be too rich or too thin” said Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor. “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels,” said Kate Moss, international supermodel. Such statements from iconic and famously slender women have become a kind of mantra for generations of women, who often develop low self-esteem and body image issues if… Details
Cocaine and the Nervous System CocaineBy PromisesJuly 11, 2017Commonly known as “coke,” “blow” and “snow,” cocaine is a drug made from the leaves of the coca plant. It can be used medically as a topical anesthetic, but is most widely used recreationally as a stimulant. When used for recreational purposes, cocaine is typically sold in powdered form, which is snorted or burned and… Details
Alcoholism Facts: The Impact on Marriage and Relationships Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesJuly 11, 2017By Elizabeth Davies-Ulirsch, Primary Therapist at Promises Young Adult Program Alcohol abuse can slowly destroy relationships. It can erode even the most committed love, scar children and impact families for generations. If you suspect a problem with your spouse, it is important to know these alcoholism facts. Why People Drink There’s always a reason why… Details
Is There a Genetic Predisposition for Alcoholism? Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesJuly 10, 2017Many people wonder if there is an alcoholism gene that automatically gets passed from generation to generation and determines whether people will drink in an unhealthy way. It’s true that certain genes do make some people more vulnerable to excessive alcohol use but it’s also true that not everyone who is at risk for alcoholism… Details
Trauma Reenactment Can Run (and Ruin) Our Lives PTSD & TraumaBy PromisesJuly 7, 2017By Natalia Balasundaram, Trauma Therapist, Promises, Young Adult Program Amy grew up in a household that was dominated by her father’s cocaine addiction. She stayed away from drugs, but she always seemed to find partners with drug problems. A part of her hoped she could save them in a way that she could not save… Details
3 Brain and Body Based Therapies That Can Help Heal Preverbal Trauma TherapiesBy PromisesJuly 7, 2017By Natalia Balsundaram, Trauma Therapist, Promises, Young Adult Program Lily was so excited about becoming a mother. She lovingly collected baby items and built a nursery for her first child. She couldn’t wait to meet him. In her sixth month of pregnancy, she discovered her husband was gambling — heavily. He told her it was… Details
6 Reasons Men Keep Their Depression a Secret DepressionBy PromisesJune 30, 2017By Kenneth England, MFT, Primary Therapist, Promises Malibu My son was 2 years old when he started preschool. I was astounded when I discovered they were teaching kids that young how to say, “I don’t like that.” Both boys and girls were encouraged to speak up for themselves. My son was shown how to express… Details
Men and Depression: Five Ways to Recognize and Heal Sadness DepressionBy PromisesJune 29, 2017By Kenneth England, MFT, Primary Therapist, Promises Malibu We’ve all heard the expression, “Man up.” Men have grown up with tough guy heroes as role models and have spent their lives hearing messages that they should be strong and unemotional. They learn that they cannot let things “bother them.” And if they are upset and… Details
Chef is AMAZING TestimonialsBy PromisesJune 29, 2017Kevin the chef is AMAZING – his passion for food and friendliness are always a welcome respite to our day. – Promises Scottsdale Alumni
