Increasingly, holistic therapy is becoming a more common approach to addiction treatment. If you are looking for holistic addiction therapy options for you or your loved one, there are many reasons to consider this natural wellness and integrative medicine approach. Choosing a holistic treatment approach at high-quality treatment centers can be a step in the right direction towards recovery.
A holistic approach to therapy integrates a blend of alternative and traditional medical methods and practices. Grace Counseling offers holistic therapy for patients that we believe can benefit from a less traditional form and, in many cases, a more modern approach to healing. Reach out to us for more information at 844.564.0712 to speak with trained staff who can provide more information about treatment options.
Why Holistic Therapy is Gaining in Popularity
A holistic approach to therapy involves working with each patient to create an integrated and individualized treatment plan based on a broad view of your past and current health, as well as your role in your family, workplace, and community.
Holistic approaches to medicine emphasize the importance of preventative measures such as healthy choices and a lifestyle to promote overall wellness. Good nutrition, for example, is considered an essential and effective aspect of managing a person’s mental health.
When talking about holistic therapy, you are likely to hear references to treating the whole person frequently. This calls attention to the importance of understanding how our minds and bodies are connected. Holistic approaches to therapy can include:
- Yoga therapy
- Meditation
- Massage therapy
- Acupuncture and acupressure
- Biofeedback
- Reiki
- Nutrition counseling
- Working with an herbalist
These therapies are often combined with a more traditional therapeutic technique such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to create an integrated health and wellness treatment program.
Holistic Techniques for Treating Substance Abuse
By focusing on the whole body, patients have an opportunity to recover from the physical and emotional trauma caused by addiction. Those who struggle with substance abuse disorders know addiction causes mental, physical, and spiritual pain. A holistic approach to addiction treatment helps patients build a support network while healing their minds and bodies.
Massage and acupuncture (or acupressure) have been shown to help with the side effects of withdrawal from substance abuse. Yoga and other mindfulness practices can be helpful with promoting spiritual grounding that can be negatively impacted by the cycle of addiction. Working with a nutritionist can help a patient’s body recover from malnutrition or other unhealthy eating habits that are common side effects of substance abuse.
Holistic Therapy As Part of Your Treatment Plan
The long-term effectiveness of holistic therapies for addiction and recovery remains under debate. That’s why it’s important to consider incorporating more traditional therapeutic methods, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or CBT, into your overall treatment plan.
Holistic therapy can provide those on the path to recovery with effective techniques to integrate into their daily habits as they return home and reclaim their lives. Sober living can remain difficult long after a person has stopped abusing substances. Holistic therapy can provide important tools for a person in recovery to develop healthy habits and mindfulness practices that will enable them to avoid negative thought patterns and behaviors that can trigger a relapse.
Contact Grace Counseling Today to Learn How Holistic Therapy Can Help
Reach out to medical specialists at Grace Counseling for more information about how an integrated health and wellness treatment option that incorporates holistic therapy can help provide the healing you or your loved one needs. Our trained specialists are available at 844.564.0712, or contact us online to answer any questions you have about holistic therapy and help you develop a treatment option that works for you.
