A Careful Listening & Observing Dual Diagnosis
Through a careful listening and observing of each individual, we diagnose what co-occurring disorders might be amplifying their addictions. What emerges is a customized yet clinically sound treatment that allows us to more effectively help our clients change their addictive behavior patterns. Together, we can deal with these underlying problems and sort out their causes and effects. By discovering the “why,” we reduce the chances that the patient will relapse into a chemically dependent life style. In addition to drug and Alcohol Addiction we are experts in treating:
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Personality Disorders
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Mood Disorders
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Depression
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Bipolar Illness
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Psychiatric Disorders
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Anxiety Disorders
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Food Addiction
After Admission Detoxification & Psychiatric Evaluation
Our doctors meet with each client and family to insure a thorough clinical psychiatric assessment. There may be undiagnosed psychological and neurological factors, traumas and developmental history to be considered that have not been dealt with effectively in previous treatment attempts. A safe and compassionate detoxification and medication management will occur while the initial psychiatric assessments are made.
Healing Your Relationship to Food Nutrition Therapy
Our chef provides gourmet meals with each resident's health and dietary needs in mind. While at Creative Care clients can work with a registered dietitian to create a healthy plan focused on nutrition and exercise. Our chef provides gourmet meals with each person's health and dietary needs in mind. While at Creative Care clients can work with a registered dietitian to create a healthy plan focused on nutrition and exercise.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Horses are deeply emotional, intelligent beings. They mirror our inner emotional state and act out the feelings we consciously try to hide and the feelings we unconsciously defend. With the assistance of horses the therapist helps the client to identify patterns that block growth. The overall experience connects clients to their authentic selves and helps develop emotional intelligence. The work with horses is experiential and cathartic triggering an exploration of: self-inventory, surrender, trust, self-confidence, setting boundaries, affect, body language and behavior. As therapeutic teachers, horses help those with trauma move from surviving to thriving. There is an immediacy to being in the presence of these intense and powerful beings.
The Physical Practice of Yoga as Therapy
All forms of exercise and physical play not only improve the health of the body but also of the mind. The emotional pain that leads to addiction often involves a desensitizing and detachment from the physical self. The use of yoga in our therapy reflects our commitment to treating the whole person; body and mind together. Yoga and Mindfulness practice can reduce stress while training the mind to suspend self-criticism and judgment. The act of contemplation rather than reactivity and impulsivity can provide the client with new ways of thinking and behaving.
Expressive Art Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy has emerged as an effective therapeutic tool for healing. Sometimes pain and sadness are buried very deep, beyond where words can find them. Through the creation of drawings, paintings, sculptures, and other art forms, feelings and thoughts are accessed and put into the artwork. Then, the artistic creation itself can be discussed as another avenue toward self-knowledge and awareness.
