Located in Nunnelly, Tennessee, a small town just outside of Nashville, an addiction treatment facility by the name of "The Recovery Ranch" has gained a uniquely positive reputation for itself. With a broad array of treatment services consisting of; drug addiction, substance abuse/chemical dependency, alcoholism, eating disorders, gambling addiction as well as co-occurring disorders including depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, anxiety, etc., "The Ranch" - as they refer to it - does things a bit differently than most mainstream treatment centers. By integrating modern addictive treatment and behavioral health modalities along with ancient spiritual tribal principles, the approach aims to create a deeper sense of awareness and understanding of oneself as well as the surrounding world. The term is "Toltec Wisdom," and it is loosely defined as an ancient philosophy combining spiritual thought, art and science as way to unlock the many finite boundaries in ones life inhibiting a higher level of awareness. It is said that the Toltec Tribe originated in Mexico around the 10th Century and had laid this foundation of principles that would soon be adopted to a certain extend by the Aztecs. Co-founder of The Ranch, Lee McCormick, having had his own personal life challenges, knew very well the extreme difficulties one faces while in the grips of drug&alcohol; addiction and the many other related forms it takes. Says Lee, "I wanted to create a treatment program that provided optimal opportunities to recognize how addiction, depression and traumatic experiences keep those in the throes of their illness stuck, while also providing therapies and tools to guide each individual toward their own personal freedom." He and longtime family friend, Julie Norton began nurturing this vision along with other like-minded addiction treatment professionals, and they brought this expansive and evidently very successful approach into fruition in 1999 as "The Recovery Ranch." The surroundings embody a serene glow of nature untouched by modern society and incorporate within their treatment philosophies. As stated by Mr. McCormick, "our broad-based philosophy is centered in inspirational and motivational approaches to embrace one's wellness rather than one's illness." The Ranch utilizes some traditional modalities used in substance abuse treatment along with other addictions and mental health issues such as; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, 12-step philosophy and other psycho-dynamic approaches. Also employed are the Toltec Teachings, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, EMDR, brain-spotting, Acupuncture, Native American-based ceremonies, nutraceuticals and neuro-feedback. http://www.youtube.com/ &
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