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Mental Health Services at Garden State Treatment Center

Utilizing mental health services is a crucial component of recovery. Getting sober is an achievement, but most people will struggle to remain that way unless they also work on improving mental health. Through experiential, individual, and group therapy, clients at Garden State Treatment Center develop self-awareness and coping strategies that can help them remain sober long term.

Adventure Therapy

It’s through pushing the limits of our comfort zones that we can make great strides toward a healthier, happier mental state. Adventure therapy gets clients into real-world outdoor environments where they can challenge themselves mentally and physically. Research has shown that adventure therapy can help improve mental, physical, and social wellness.

Adventure therapies at Garden State Treatment Center include:

• Kayaking trips.
• Hiking expeditions.
• Ropes course.

Adventure therapy improves wellbeing and mental health in a few key ways.

Communication

Most of the therapies take place with a group of fellow clients or the client’s family members. This helps clients work on social skills and improve their interpersonal relationships. Learning better communication skills will help improve relationships with friends and family back home.

Mood Upliftment

Enjoying physical activities in the fresh air and sunshine can have a profound effect on mental health. Many of our clients are facing a dual diagnosis of both addiction and another disorder, such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety. Adventure therapy helps clients get the exercise they need while learning new skills at the same time.

Self-esteem

Pushing your limits through adventure activities challenges you mentally as well as physically. Without a challenge, how would we know how much we’re capable of? Many people in recovery have survived traumatic situations. Adventurous outdoor activities can provide a much-needed reminder of their resilience. Through this work, you’ll increase self-sufficiency, boost passion for life, and begin developing your new identity as a healthy, sober individual.

Processing

To gain everything possible from an experience, it helps to process and discuss it afterward. After each group adventure activity, everyone gathers to talk about what they learned and gained. If you face a particularly challenging moment during the experience, you’ll have the support needed to process it.

Group Therapy

People don’t heal in a vacuum. Building a healthy and supportive community can help, especially when members of that community are going through the same challenges. Group therapy at Garden State Treatment Center focuses on mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and healing.

Human Connection

Addiction is an isolating condition. Most people struggling with substance abuse distance themselves from loved ones in order to keep using. Part of healing is reconnecting to others. Learning how to build and develop bonds is an important life skill. Along with gathering with others in recovery, clients may also meet with their spouse, parents, or other family members to work on the first stages of healing.

Expert Guidance

When clients are struggling with mental health, they can sometimes feel nervous about being in group environments. If you have social anxiety, there’s no need to worry. The licensed professionals who lead group therapy sessions create feelings of safety within a group environment. Everyone is respected and included. Discussions will cover a wide range of topics, including trauma, shame, isolation, loss, and anger.

Learning from Others

Group sessions can provide an interesting look into the thoughts and perspectives of others. Every person is unique and brings something different to the table. Hearing how others in recovery view the process and challenges might give you the insights you need to move forward.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy is the cornerstone of recovery. Even for those who don’t have an official dual diagnosis, mental health always plays some role in substance abuse. Your individual counselor at Garden State Treatment Center will help you work through personal issues in a private setting. There might be sensitive subjects that you don’t feel comfortable discussing in a group. Individual therapy provides a discreet space. You’ll have complete freedom to be yourself and express feelings without fear.

Root Triggers

It isn’t always easy to figure out the underlying causes of substance abuse and poor mental health. Some mental health problems are genetic or biological, but others stem from childhood abuse or other past traumas. Your individual therapist will help you explore your past, discover these root issues, and clear old feelings or thought processes that may be contributing to your problems.

Improved Coping Skills

Much like other types of therapy, individual therapy can help you develop coping skills. Life will always bring new challenges, so developing coping skills is a necessary step toward healing. Most people who abuse substances are self-medicating in some way or another. Healthy coping skills can help those in recovery resist the temptation to use them the next time an uncomfortable situation or feeling arises.

Relapse Prevention

Whether the client is struggling with substance abuse, a mental health problem, or both, they’ll need an effective strategy regarding relapse. This includes both avoiding relapse and getting back on track as quickly as possible if a relapse does happen. Through individual therapy, you can learn how to change your addictive and self-sabotaging behaviors once and for all.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a short-term form of individual therapy that focuses on the way we think. It helps clients discover the relationship between their unhealthy thought processes and behaviors. There’s also a strong focus on goal setting and problem-solving. The cognitive-behavioral therapists at Garden State Treatment Center examine the client’s perspectives and behaviors and how they might contribute to future relapse.

Improved Motivation

Passion and motivation are often lost during addiction and mental health struggles. Motivation develops through examining goals and learning how to overcome the obstacles that show up along the way. Your counselor can also help you ensure you’re setting attainable goals. You don’t want to sabotage your potential by expecting unrealistic strides forward.

Restored Mental Health

CBT is excellent for recovering addicts, people with mental health problems, and those with a dual diagnosis. It’s proven to improve a person’s responses to stress, balance emotions, and even boost brain function.

Developing Self-awareness and Control

Being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and desires is a powerful part of recovering. CBT can help you become aware of your innermost thoughts and ideas. You might not even realize you have some of the perspectives you do. Once this realization occurs, you’ll have a better grasp of what’s driving you toward self-sabotaging behaviors. You’ll also learn to sit with impulsive desires rather than acting on them without thinking.

Teletherapy

For various reasons, some clients feel more comfortable working on recovery at home. The teletherapy services at Garden State Treatment Center are an excellent virtual option for clients doing an outpatient program. It isn’t suitable for patients who require inpatient treatment.

We offer:

• Cognitive-behavioral teletherapy.
• Dialectical behavioral teletherapy.
• Talk teletherapy.
• Group teletherapy.
• Family teletherapy.

Teletherapy comes with the added bonus of being more flexible. The telehealth platforms have built-in security features to ensure your session remains private.

Mental Health Support

At Garden State Treatment Center, mental health is always at the center of our focus. Our mental health clinic offers a comfortable and relaxing environment in which to work on healing. Our state-of-the-art facilities have received accolades for providing excellent addiction and mental health treatment. We’re JCAHO accredited, which means our team works hard to learn new skills and strategies to help clients overcome their problems and thrive.

For more information about Garden State Treatment Center’s mental health programs, please reach out to us now. Our compassionate team members are available 24 hours a day to assist you.

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