Therapies

Many individuals with substance abuse issues also suffer from other forms of mental illness as well. For some, deep-seated psychological issues and trauma may have led them down the path of addiction. For others, chronic substance abuse may have brought on or exacerbated mental health problems after years of abuse. However, no matter which disorder appeared first chronologically, each can serve to fuel the other, creating a tangled web…

Research in the substance abuse field has consistently shown that group therapy is one of the most effective techniques to empower individuals on their journey to recovery from substance abuse. According to the treatment protocols developed for substance abuse professionals by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, group therapy provides participants with a number of unique benefits. One key benefit is removing…

The idea that the mind and body are connected, and that conditions affecting one can impact the other, goes far back in human history. In fact, the separation of mental illness from physical illness, and the creation of different disciplines to treat each, is a fairly recent development in human history. However, as more research is conducted into the connections between the brain and the body, scientists have assembled a growing body of…

The use of holistic therapies in substance abuse treatment can provide individuals additional elements of support to increase their chances of remaining sober and healthy. Although many people view holistic therapies as “new age” or spiritual as opposed to scientific, numerous studies have shown a correlation between their use and enhanced treatment efficacy. At Seaside Palm Beach, we employ a variety of holistic therapies that have been proven to improve the…

Activity-based therapies such as those centered around art, music, writing, and even fitness can be a valuable addition to more traditional substance abuse and mental health therapies. For many individuals, activity-based therapies can play an important role in recovery – enabling individuals to explore and uncover underlying emotional issues and build coping skills that can help them navigate life’s many challenges.

Research has shown that interacting with animals, particularly in a structured therapeutic setting, can have a dramatic impact on an individual’s sense of well-being, stress levels, and overall mental health. The human/animal connection goes back thousands of years in human history, with animals providing human beings with numerous tangible and intangible benefits. Recent studies have documented the positive effect of this relationship in a measurable…