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Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

Our Blog

At Pine Grove, we believe that education and research are integral to effective treatment. Our blog content includes messages from our staff members, discussion of new studies, and advice for those in every stage of recovery.

Our Blog

At Pine Grove, we believe that education and research are integral to effective treatment. Our blog content includes messages from our staff members, discussion of new studies, and advice for those in every stage of recovery.

Warning Signs of Eating Disorders

Over 30 million Americans have some type of eating disorder and while each problem is unique, eating disorders do have warning signals. Here are some signs that might indicate a [...]

Recovery and Emerging Adulthood

by Next Step Clinical Director Vanessa Cox, Next Step Counselor Lejejuande Magee, and Next Step Counselor Associate Susan Hinton According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [...]

The Holidays are Here!

by Patricia Calabrese, PMHNP Pine Grove’s Outpatient Services The fact that holidays are at the end of our calendar year is very apropos. It marks a time to review [...]

National PTSD Awareness Day

Ted Crawford, M.S., LMFTClinical Therapist, Pine Grove’s Outpatient Services June 27th is National PTSD Awareness Day. There has been no shortage of traumatic events so far in 2016, and [...]

Eating Disorders: What’s the big deal?

Caroline Smith, MA, LPC, CSAT-S, CMAT, CIP, EMDR Director of Pine Grove's Intensive Workshops Eating disorders are a serious but treatable illnesses with both medical and psychological aspects. [...]

Be the Tortoise

by Ted Crawford, LMFTEmployee Assistance Program, Pine Grove’s Outpatient Services Many people welcome January with a full-body hug, as it means they’ve gotten through yet another holiday of drama [...]

Taming the Christmas Crazy

by Ted Crawford, LMFTEmployee Assistance Program, Pine Grove’s Outpatient Services Well, it’s that time of the year folks. The money won’t spend itself, you know. Time to jingle-bell around [...]

A Stress Free Holiday

Stress and the holidays usually go hand in hand, so it is normal to feel a mild sense of stress or even anxiety as the holiday season approaches. However, [...]

Ashley Madison and Sexual Addiction

By Deborah Schiller, LPC, CSAT-S, CMATDirector of Pine Grove's Gratitude program Everybody seems to be talking about Ashley Madison, the hook-up site for folks who are intrigued with the [...]

What is Sexual Addiction?

Sexual addiction is defined as any sexually-related, compulsive behavior which interferes with normal living and causes severe stress on family, friends, loved ones, and one's work environment. Sexual [...]