Opt Therapy

Can talk therapies help?

‘Many people view going to a therapist as somewhere between the confessional and the court room,’ says Prof Jim Lucey

Some Older Women Treated With Hormonal Therapy May Not Need Radiation Therapy

For early-stage breast cancer, lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy has been shown to be as effective as mastectomy without radiation for removing the cancer AND minimizing the risk of the cancer coming back (recurrence)Radiation therapy given after surgery is called adjuvant radiation therapy. Adjuvant radiation therapy can destroy any cancer cells that may have been left behind after surgery, making recurrence in the same breast…

Art therapy is finally being taken seriously as a tool for boosting health

A new World Health Organization report lends "heft and credibility" but it's only scratching the surface.

What does my doctor mean I need occupational therapy?

FAIRBANKS — What is this “occupational therapy”? I am retired and I don’t need a job. Is it like physical therapy? What does OT stand for? Over tired? Over time?

Why Every Man Should Try Therapy At Least Once

6 things to know before radiation therapy

As part of my vulvar cancer treatment, I underwent five days of radiation therapy treatments for six weeks. Here are some things I wish I would have known before starting radiation therapy.

3 Play Therapy Tips for Working with the Quiet Child

Play therapy is an approach to therapy that allows children to express themselves, heal from hurts, and experience personal growth through the medium of toys and activities rather than words as is done through traditional therapy and most adult therapies. Even though the process of play therapy is based on play and not words, sometimes verbal communication is still used in play therapy. It often helps…

How to Make the Most of a Virtual Therapy Session

And some Instagram resources to shore up your mental health, if therapy isn't an option right now.

IV Therapy Benefits: 5 IV Therapy Procedures You Need To Try

What is IV therapy used for and how can you benefit from IV therapy procedures? In this article, learn how to reap the positive IV therapy benefits of 5 unique treatments.

Play Therapy: How does it work?

According to the Association for Play Therapy (APT), ”play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and …

How Radiation Therapy is Used to Treat Cancer

Radiation therapy is non-invasive, eliminates the need for incisions, has lower risk of side effects, requires no anesthesia, with no recovery time.

EMDR Therapy: 3 Great Benefits

Wondering what the benefits are of EMDR therapy? Panic, anxiety, sadness, nightmares or simply feeling stuck or frustrated in relationships- trauma can create problems that invade many aspects of life.