Tuesday, August 30, 2022

How to Fix Social Media Addiction


 L. Jay Mitchell is the founder of Greenbrier Academy, a licensed non-acute treatment center and an accredited academic/therapeutic boarding school for young women ages 14-18, located in Pence Springs, West Virginia. A member of All Kinds of Therapy, L. Jay Mitchell is also interested in anxiety, depression, reactive detachment disorder, and social media addiction.


Social media platforms have become a core aspect of many people’s daily lives, either for leisure, business, or both. However, this mass adoption has led to compulsive and excessive use of social media that negatively impacts other aspects of users’ lives. Researchers have categorized this phenomenon as social media addiction, with some experts estimating that at least 10 percent of people in the United States have it.


An effective technique for combating social media addiction is a social media cleanse in which users set a length of time to stay away from social media. A 2019 study discovered that students who abstained from social media for days felt a sense of serenity. Similarly, users can reduce their exposure to social media by limiting their use of their personal computers.


According to one study, 45 percent of people would rather use social media at night than sleep. As a result, their sleep patterns are disturbed. A technique people can employ to reduce this is placing their phones out of reach at night. Getting out of bed to use their phones may bring introspection while acting as a deterrent.


Friday, August 19, 2022

How Therapists Treat ADHD

 

Over the years, the rate of camping has increased immensely. According to the Statista Research Department, 40.52 million people in America participated in camping in 2012. And eight years later, the number skyrocketed to 47.94 million.


Though camping might have some difficulties, technology has emerged to make things easier. And technology helps campers through camping applications, giving them a smooth experience. So, apps such as WikiCamps, The Dyrt, Dark Sky, BackCountry Navigator, and Offline Survival Guide improve the camping experience.


First of all, WikiCamps provides users with valuable pieces of information concerning dump stations, backpacker hostels, and water taps across Canada, the United Kingdom, and America. Also, the application gives users information on RV parks and standard campgrounds. Since it acts as a crowdsourced app, the number of parks and campsites changes as people report their discoveries.


In addition, campers without access to the internet can download and use maps from WikiCamps. It has a digital compass, and campers can connect with their counterparts. WikiCamps is available on Android and iOS devices, and the free version comes with ads. Campers can purchase the ad-free version for $1.99.


Next, The Dyrt assists campers with selecting a suitable spot as their base camp by gathering user reviews and pictorial representations for more than 42,000 campgrounds across America. Through this app, campers can also reserve specific campsites. Likewise, The Dyrt makes camping gears available to its top reviewers for free as an incentive.


More so, Android and iOS users can access the application for free. However, the Pro version costs $35.99 each year, and it permits campers to access maps and listings offline. So, before purchasing the Pro, campers have access to a seven-day free trial.


The weather conditions can make or mar a camping trip, so having first-hand information about the weather forecast of a specific site is necessary. Fortunately, the Dark Sky app aids campers with such information. This app lets one know when the rain will begin or end. It also accurately predicts a storm's occurrence and location, and campers can schedule custom notifications to get information on weather changes.


In addition, Dark Sky has local and global maps that enable the above functions. The application is available on iOS devices, and campers get access to the 14-day free trial before paying $3.99 to purchase it.


As an application that allows users to access topographical maps offline, BackCountry Navigator derives its maps from several sources, including USGS Color Aerial photography, OpenStreetMaps, and NASA Landsat data. In addition, the application is compatible with Android Wear. So, campers can view the maps on their wrist for comfort. Finally, the application is exclusive to Android users, and campers can try out the free version. It also has in-app purchases; for instance, the Accuterra Map Source costs $19.99 a year.


The Offline Survival Guide app provides campers with some valuable life-coping tips; how to construct shelters, make fires, treat injuries, and find food and water. Likewise, the application educates users on surviving in harsh environments like tropical areas, the sea, and deserts. Also, it shares reasonable steps for power generation.


More importantly, the Offline Survival Guide provides information on the nature of plants. Campers can spot a poisonous plant using this app. In sum, Android users can access the application at no cost.


Tuesday, August 9, 2022

An Introduction to Relational Therapy Techniques

 

A graduate of Brigham Young University, L Jay Mitchell founded Greenbrier Academy in 2007, a boarding school that caters to the academic and therapeutic needs of girls aged 14-18. L Jay Mitchell is also the author of a self-development book titled "The Good Life or The Best Life." In the book, he referred to the principles of Applied Relationality, which postulates that psychologists can study reality through human interactions in people's relationships.

Relational therapy is a form of psychotherapy that shows the link between negative or positive human interactions and their effects on different individuals.

Techniques involved in relational therapy include cognitive-behavioral practices that focus on fixing triggering thoughts that result in negative actions, which may cause issues in relationships, and creating learning structures that promote healthy ideas in patients.

Psychotherapy is another relational therapy technique that tries to understand the effect of certain events in a person's relationships and reconstruct their attitude towards those events in their lives. Psychotherapy also helps the patient to self-develop through the therapist's explanation of these experiences, which can lead to self-awareness and growth.


Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Greenbrier Academy Offers Therapy for Girls in Emotional Distress

 

A graduate of Curry High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, L. Jay Mitchell started his career defending personnel of the armed forces in criminal proceedings and administrative discharge as an attorney. L. Jay Mitchell is a co-founder of three successful residential programs for adolescents that suffer from emotional distress; one of these programs is the Greenbrier Academy for Girls.

The Greenbrier academy for girls aims to heal the negative core beliefs that impact the lives of teenage girls. A feat that is achieved with the collaboration of three key departments, therapeutic, residential, and academic departments, using therapeutic programs as a device for change. Founded in 2007, the Greenbrier Academy for girls came into existence to create the need for change in a student.

The Greenbrier academy for girls immerses girls in a community of peers rooted in the program’s culture, aspiring to inspire what could be possible. With each therapy session, the experiences students are exposed to help create change in the right brain, where false identities and formed. Greenbrier academy for girls provides an effective and modern approach to therapy that is rare.