Category: Therapeutic Approaches

When you hear “art therapy,” you might picture finger paints, crafts, or awkward group projects that feel disconnected from recovery—and perhaps even from reality. If you already feel skeptical about therapy, adding drawing, music, writing, or movement into residential treatment may sound more ridiculous than a kindergarten class for adults. Art therapy usually isn’t about talent, artistic skill, or acting like a child. It’s simply one way to process stress, trauma, emotions, and experiences that

At the moment, rates of teenage nicotine, alcohol, and marijuana use are at a record low, according to AP Health reporting. And although the stats for harder substances, like cocaine and heroin, are also lower than in past decades, researchers are still seeing upticks in teens who use and experiment with them.  All of this is to say that young adults are doing better than they have in the past, but that shouldn’t make those

When substance use disorder (SUD) is ruining your life, the last thing you want to do is math. Imagine being in a desperate situation only to learn that healing has a hefty price tag. This could deter anyone from seeking help, no matter how much they want to get better. And with the average cost of drug rehab in the U.S. falling around $13,475 per person, financial barriers aren’t an excuse. They’re a reality. Even

Magic mushrooms may bring up memories of a very different chapter of life (especially if you’ve been to a music festival, or dove into a deep, Zen conversation for a little too long, or communed with nature in a way that can only be described as magical).  Or maybe psychedelics generally exist as a cultural reference point for you, something you’ve heard about but never touched. Either way, the idea of psychedelics and medical treatment

You may live a ways outside of town, with little access to transport to get you to group meetings or individual therapy appointments. You’ve heard about Artificial Intelligence (AI) counselors and robot therapists that you can access from home. But you’re wondering if that could actually help, or if you’d do better traveling to care at Waypoint Recovery Center.  This blog will help give you a clear lay of AI land: what it can and

As you work toward long-term recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), you may feel like therapy is just another box to check. In reality, it can be one of the strongest, most supportive tools you sharpen. But without clear goals, it’s easy to feel like you’re drifting from one session to the next without knowing if you’re moving forward.  Setting goals for your time in therapy can give you that direction, help you measure progress,

Recovery involves asking yourself hard questions and giving honest responses. But what happens when asking and telling painful truths triggers an outburst or sparks overwhelming feelings in individual therapy sessions?  Waypoint Recovery Center has the tools to guide you or your loved one through challenging therapy sessions. We customize all therapy sessions to fit the individual’s needs and pacing. We’re careful not to overwhelm you, but we’re determined to ask the necessary questions for your

Often, people with substance use disorders rely on drugs and alcohol to cope with unpleasant feelings like stress, sadness, or anger. In order to break the cycle of addiction, they need to learn healthy coping mechanisms. This is where dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help.   About Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Dialectical behavior therapy is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). As such, it incorporates cognitive restructuring—a process by which participants are taught to identify negative

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) puts patients in control of their recovery by helping them to modify dysfunctional thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. For men and women suffering from substance use disorders, CBT often plays a vital role in building the foundation for a lasting recovery.   About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy In CBT, the therapist is part teacher and part teammate. He or she provides education to help you better understand how your thoughts affect your behaviors