The Mind-Soul Connection

Relationships and finances are the two biggest concerns our patients, and truly most people, have. In our podcast's fourth episode, Jaime, Ben, and Peter discuss the ins and outs of relationships after treatment for mental health concerns or addiction. Someone in early recovery or soon after being treated for mental health concerns cannot conduct a fully healthy relationship before they take c...

Trauma is an integral part of any mental health or addiction treatment plan. Traumas are often dismissed with a simple “Just get over it!” As we professionals have known for a very long time, trauma comes in various forms and affects each of us differently. And that is what makes trauma-informed treatment so nuanced and interesting. Of course, the validity of certain traumatic experiences like nat...

All sorts of feelings and emotions result from a person's battle with addiction and mental health concerns. The family is central in this fight; often, family members don't know how to treat their loved one with addiction or mental health problems. Further, there's often a weak link in the family system that may enable addictive behavior or give in when the going gets particularly tough.  We...

It’s a momentous day! Our first podcast is here. We are thrilled to bring together two of the foremost experts in mental health and addiction treatment – Peter Marinelli and Ben Brafman. Peter Marinelli is a world-renowned speaker and published author on mental health and addiction issues, looking at the recovery process through a spiritual lens. As the founder of Through the Archway, he has touch...