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A number of newer modalities are now becoming fairly common in addiction treatment. Florida, as has so often been the case, is a recognized leader in the delivery of some of these therapies.
The importance of physical fitness is now being stressed in addiction treatment. Florida rehab facilities offer strength training, cardiovascular endurance, water sports, and other activities in order to encourage the improvement in overall health during drug and alcohol rehabilitation and provide a foundation for future holistic health.
Ropes courses, a normal part of a supervised physical fitness regimen, have been used for some time in addiction treatment. Florida offers excellent topography and a fine climate for what has become an accepted, proven method for restoring self-esteem and building self-confidence.
Ropes courses are obstacle courses with climbing walls, horizontal beams and cables, swiveling bridges, numerous swings, zip lines, and water elements scattered along a gentle path through the woods.
While clients should be in fair shape to participate, courses are designed with fitness levels in mind. Safety is always the top priority in addiction treatment. Florida rehab facilities provide guides and trainers for added security.
Martial arts, such a tai chi and qi gong, are often taught in addiction treatment. Florida rehab programs may also offer yoga. All of these activities teach proper breathing techniques, healthy postures, gentle stretches, slow purposeful movements, and mental focus. Tai chi has even been referred to as “meditation in motion.”
Nutritional counseling has become an integral component of addiction treatment. Florida rehab facilities may provide group and individual sessions with registered dieticians and other specially trained medical personnel. Poor eating habits are sometimes early symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse. These become ingrained and must be dealt with, especially with the growing knowledge about the relationship of diet and diseases.
It’s been discovered that grief and feelings of loss account for a large amount of the anguish felt by those seeking addiction treatment. Florida rehab facilities have begun to provide grief counseling for those clients also attempting to recover from the death of a loved one, a divorce, job loss, geographic changes, educational dysfunction, even the absence of the client’s drug-of-choice.
Gender-specific group therapy has become a routine part of addiction treatment. Florida drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs have discovered the unique needs women in particular may bring with them into the treatment setting.
Chemically dependent females are far more likely than their male counterparts to have been victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse, to have been tortured mentally or physically, and they often put off treatment because of a belief that they are needed in their often multiple roles of wife, daughter, mother, housekeeper, caregiver, or increasingly, breadwinner.
Statistically, if a woman has experienced any sort of abuse, it’s likely to have come from a male. There are, of course, exceptions.
By separating the sexes, it normally gives women a safe environment to discuss all sorts of familial or personal relationship difficulties without the sometimes upsetting presence of men.
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Question by Who?: what are some good topics I could bring up in addictions counseling sessions?
I am a counselor in training, I am looking for topics for a group counseling session, I would like to avoid topics like “What triggers an urge to use” because I do not feel totally comfortable with my skills in redirection. I was thinking of something like “What types of activities do you plan on doing after leaving the treatment program?” (hobbies, interests, jobs that would help them stay clean) What do you think? Do you have any suggestions for topics?
Best answer:
Answer by Daisy
I have grown up in a family full of alcoholics, some still are, some have “stopped”. I think a key point to ask, Who do you want to be? What were your goals before the drugs came into your life? I think it’s important to have them go back in time, and think about when they were children, what there goals were, and how getting off there life path got them to where they are know, sometimes when you talk to addicts it’s good to have them remember there “innocent” years, have them remember the simplicity’s in life that made them happy. I am not a counselor, I am a Holistic Health practitioner, and I try to get to the root of people, because I believe once we can do that, it becomes easier for the person to re-evaluate what they are doing and makes them WANT to be “good” again..good luck, hope I helped a little. 😉
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Question by Who?: what are some good topics I could bring up in addictions counseling sessions?
I am a counselor in training, I am looking for topics for a group counseling session, I would like to avoid topics like “What triggers an urge to use” because I do not feel totally comfortable with my skills in redirection. I was thinking of something like “What types of activities do you plan on doing after leaving the treatment program?” (hobbies, interests, jobs that would help them stay clean) What do you think? Do you have any suggestions for topics?
Best answer:
Answer by Daisy
I have grown up in a family full of alcoholics, some still are, some have “stopped”. I think a key point to ask, Who do you want to be? What were your goals before the drugs came into your life? I think it’s important to have them go back in time, and think about when they were children, what there goals were, and how getting off there life path got them to where they are know, sometimes when you talk to addicts it’s good to have them remember there “innocent” years, have them remember the simplicity’s in life that made them happy. I am not a counselor, I am a Holistic Health practitioner, and I try to get to the root of people, because I believe once we can do that, it becomes easier for the person to re-evaluate what they are doing and makes them WANT to be “good” again..good luck, hope I helped a little. 😉
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Question by Who?: what are some good topics I could bring up in addictions counseling sessions?
I am a counselor in training, I am looking for topics for a group counseling session, I would like to avoid topics like “What triggers an urge to use” because I do not feel totally comfortable with my skills in redirection. I was thinking of something like “What types of activities do you plan on doing after leaving the treatment program?” (hobbies, interests, jobs that would help them stay clean) What do you think? Do you have any suggestions for topics?
Best answer:
Answer by Daisy
I have grown up in a family full of alcoholics, some still are, some have “stopped”. I think a key point to ask, Who do you want to be? What were your goals before the drugs came into your life? I think it’s important to have them go back in time, and think about when they were children, what there goals were, and how getting off there life path got them to where they are know, sometimes when you talk to addicts it’s good to have them remember there “innocent” years, have them remember the simplicity’s in life that made them happy. I am not a counselor, I am a Holistic Health practitioner, and I try to get to the root of people, because I believe once we can do that, it becomes easier for the person to re-evaluate what they are doing and makes them WANT to be “good” again..good luck, hope I helped a little. 😉
Give your answer to this question below!
Question by Who?: what are some good topics I could bring up in addictions counseling sessions?
I am a counselor in training, I am looking for topics for a group counseling session, I would like to avoid topics like “What triggers an urge to use” because I do not feel totally comfortable with my skills in redirection. I was thinking of something like “What types of activities do you plan on doing after leaving the treatment program?” (hobbies, interests, jobs that would help them stay clean) What do you think? Do you have any suggestions for topics?
Best answer:
Answer by Daisy
I have grown up in a family full of alcoholics, some still are, some have “stopped”. I think a key point to ask, Who do you want to be? What were your goals before the drugs came into your life? I think it’s important to have them go back in time, and think about when they were children, what there goals were, and how getting off there life path got them to where they are know, sometimes when you talk to addicts it’s good to have them remember there “innocent” years, have them remember the simplicity’s in life that made them happy. I am not a counselor, I am a Holistic Health practitioner, and I try to get to the root of people, because I believe once we can do that, it becomes easier for the person to re-evaluate what they are doing and makes them WANT to be “good” again..good luck, hope I helped a little. 😉
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
Question by Who?: what are some good topics I could bring up in addictions counseling sessions?
I am a counselor in training, I am looking for topics for a group counseling session, I would like to avoid topics like “What triggers an urge to use” because I do not feel totally comfortable with my skills in redirection. I was thinking of something like “What types of activities do you plan on doing after leaving the treatment program?” (hobbies, interests, jobs that would help them stay clean) What do you think? Do you have any suggestions for topics?
Best answer:
Answer by Daisy
I have grown up in a family full of alcoholics, some still are, some have “stopped”. I think a key point to ask, Who do you want to be? What were your goals before the drugs came into your life? I think it’s important to have them go back in time, and think about when they were children, what there goals were, and how getting off there life path got them to where they are know, sometimes when you talk to addicts it’s good to have them remember there “innocent” years, have them remember the simplicity’s in life that made them happy. I am not a counselor, I am a Holistic Health practitioner, and I try to get to the root of people, because I believe once we can do that, it becomes easier for the person to re-evaluate what they are doing and makes them WANT to be “good” again..good luck, hope I helped a little. 😉
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