Addiction is a disease, not a weakness or lack of willpower. So, just as other diseases may be improved with treatment, addiction can be overcome with support from a team of therapists and addiction treatment specialists. If you or someone you care about is considering addiction treatment centers to begin recovery, San Antonio Recovery Center provides outstanding care throughout the recovery process.
One of the reasons that addiction treatment at San Antonio Recovery Center is so effective is because our team provides a wide array of therapy and treatment options. For example, our recreation therapy program has been a component for many people who have pursued recovery with us. Learn more about all of our programs by calling our team today at 866.957.7885 or completing our secure online form.
Evidence-based therapies are at the heart of good-quality addiction rehab programs.
At the San Antonio Recovery Center, you find treatments that include:
Evidence-based treatments are therapeutic interventions with a good track record of helping people overcome addiction. Others have gone through recovery with these methods and have had good results. Recreational therapy is an experiential approach. It allows for hands-on activities with a psychotherapeutic undertone.
During the customization of care for you at San Antonio Recovery Center, an intake advisor will gauge your needs. Because recreational therapy meets social, physical, and health goals, it may be an excellent therapeutic intervention for you. Some shy away from it because they think that they have to be fit or have unique skills to participate. That’s not the case.
In fact, customization makes it possible for any program participant to enjoy this experiential therapy. For example, animal therapy offers strong introspective opportunities. Taking care of a specially trained animal happens under the supervision of a trainer. Of course, if you do not feel comfortable with animals, there are other options.
Meditation, yoga, and Tai chi combine breathing exercises with movement. You focus on relaxing your body and mind. Next, you add the movement. In the process, you build your confidence and ability to pause before reacting.
For program participants with anger management problems, recreational therapy works well. The same’s true for people actively working on overcoming traumatic experiences as well as those with high-stress levels. As you go through the exercises, you interact with peers who’re also in recovery.
Other recreational activities may include art, dance, and acting. At face value, these classes look like they’re just for fun. In reality, they provide you with invaluable opportunities for creating and applying coping skills. You learn new hobbies that you can continue after discharge from the rehab facility.
Boredom and stress are the two main reasons why people relapse and start to use again. When you learn new, enjoyable activities to put on your schedule, you may nip this problem in the bud. Moreover, it may be the first time in a while that you interact with others while sober. In recreational therapy, you relearn how to do so, which benefits you after discharge. You will also better understand the connection between addiction and wellness.
Of course, yoga therapy may be the start of a new workout routine for you. Many people look for ways to live healthier lifestyles after rehab. Nutritional counseling and activities that you can easily participate in are best. Meditation and yoga work together to help you deal with stressors and introduce you to physical fitness.
Recreation therapy for addiction is only one of the addiction therapy services that the San Antonio Recovery Center offers. Our team is ready to provide you or someone you care about with comprehensive care for addiction. Part of this care may include recreational therapy as part of your wellness program. Reach out to our team today by calling 866.957.7885 or completing our convenient online form. Make today the day that you choose recovery. Contact San Antonio Recovery Center today.
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