Breaking free from drug or alcohol addiction is about more than just getting through detox. There are often skewed thought patterns and unhealthy behaviors accompanying the addiction. Without a behavioral therapy program, you are much more likely to relapse.
At Serenity House Detox & Recovery Houston, we realize the significance of addiction therapy as part of an effective treatment program. We provide a range of behavioral therapies designed to address multiple areas of your life that can contribute to addiction and relapse. To find out more about how behavioral therapy can help you achieve lasting sobriety, call us today at 866.516.8356.
Why Do You Need Addiction Therapy for Lasting Recovery?
Your mind plays an influential role in your sobriety. Behavioral therapy can help you unleash the power of your mind to help you take charge of your recovery. Discovering your triggers and how to work around them is empowering. Behavioral therapy can help you see the connections between your thoughts, behaviors, and addiction.
What Types of Behavioral Therapy Are Used for Addiction?
There are several different types of behavioral therapy used to help support clients throughout their recovery.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a traditional form of talk therapy used to help those struggling with mental health conditions and addiction. Sessions generally focus on exploring how you feel and discover your motivation for certain behaviors, like using drugs or alcohol. You talk through issues from your past that may have affected how you respond to stress today. For example, you may have felt neglected by your parents throughout your childhood, so you are now engaging in destructive behaviors to gain attention and acceptance from others.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most common types of behavioral therapy. CBT works well for those with mental health conditions, emotional stress, and drug and alcohol addiction. The philosophy behind CBT is that if you address your distorted thought patterns and question their validity, you can begin to reframe your thoughts and develop a healthier perspective.
When applied to addiction, CBT can help you pinpoint unhealthy behaviors that have led to and sustained your substance use. Once you are aware of these harmful behaviors, you can select healthier behaviors to replace them. For example, having a bad day at work may lead you to stop at the liquor store on the way home. With CBT, you can devise an alternative plan for those rough days. You may decide to hit the gym to work off your stress or call a friend to vent.
Family Behavior Therapy
Family behavior therapy (FBT) incorporates your family members into your treatment program. The problems within a family unit can be a major source of stress and are common in substance use disorders. Families can develop unhealthy relationship patterns that do not support recovery. FBT can help educate families on the behaviors that are harming one another and teach them how to improve their interactions with each other. Family members of the person with addiction can learn strategies for supporting the client without enabling them. This can help alleviate frustration and anger among all parties.
Achieve Lasting Recovery With Serenity House Detox & Recovery Houston
When you enroll in a behavioral therapy program at Serenity House Detox & Recovery Houston, you get a comprehensive addiction treatment program that treats the whole person. We understand that stress and emotional struggles do not disappear once you have completed detox. Our wide range of therapies can help you heal from psychological and emotional issues that hold you back from lifelong recovery, including treatments such as:
When you are ready to heal and recover for good, give us a call at 866.516.8356.
