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Routine and recovery in Utah
Recovery

Recovery After Hours: Maintaining Your Routine During Rehab

Why routine is where recovery habits really form In rehab, most guys think the “real work” is the therapy schedule: groups, individual sessions, lectures, assignments. ...
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Mental strength in Utah Men
Mental Health

Building Mental Strength Without Substances in Recovery

Why mental strength often gets misunderstood in men’s recovery A lot of men were taught the same formula for toughness: keep moving, don’t talk about ...
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Why Men don't ask for help in Utah
Men's Addiction Treatment

Why Men Struggle to Ask for Help and How Recovery Changes That

Why Men Struggle to Ask for Help and How Recovery Changes It Most men don’t avoid help because they’re lazy or “too proud” in a ...
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Experiential therapy offered at spirit mountain's Utah addiction recovery services.
Nature Based Healing

The Environment as the Co-Therapist: Why Where You Heal Matters

The Environment as the Co-Therapist: Why Where You Heal Matters Recovery is often described as an internal process — one shaped by insight, effort, and ...
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Does nature improve addiction recovery outcomes with Spirit Mountain Recovery
Uncategorized

Nature vs. Nurture: How Your Environment Dictates Your Recovery

Nature vs. Nurture: How Your Environment Dictates Your Recovery Recovery is shaped by more than individual effort or motivation alone. It is influenced by biology, ...
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Psychological Benefits of Being Outdoors in Rehab
Outdoor Therapy

Lowering Cortisol: The Immediate Impact of Nature on Stress Levels

Understanding Cortisol and the Stress Response Cortisol is a hormone released by the body in response to stress. It plays an important role in regulating ...
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What is Adventure Therapy in Addiction Treatment?
Experiential Therapy

Why New Hobbies Are the Key to Sustaining a Drug-Free Life

Sustaining a drug-free life requires more than stopping substance use — it often requires building new routines, interests, and sources of fulfillment. Without meaningful alternatives, ...
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Fall Wilderness Therapy in Utah
Addiction Treatment

Survival Skills as Life Skills: Resilience Lessons from the Wild

Survival skills are often thought of as tools for extreme situations, but their deeper value lies in what they teach about patience, awareness, and adaptability. ...
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Mental strength in Utah Men
Experiential Therapy

Why Talk Therapy Is Only Half the Battle in Substance Recovery

Why Talk Therapy Is Only Half the Battle in Substance Recovery Talk therapy plays a vital role in substance recovery. It helps individuals explore patterns, ...
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Dan Philips, LCMHC, Senior Therapist of Spirit Mountain Recovery

Dan Phillips, LCMHC

Senior Therapist

Dan has worked as a licensed therapist, both publicly and privately, in the behavioral health field for the past 20 years. He specializes in the treatment of young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, family discord, Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), relational struggles, and a variety of learning disabilities. Dan utilizes various therapeutic modalities in his practice including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relationship-Based Therapy and Existentialism. He has been a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor since 2009.

Dan in his leisure time is an avid mountain biker, skier, trail runner, and golfer. He has also traveled extensively throughout his life to Nepal, Switzerland, Thailand, Italy and Costa Rica.

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