Self-care is an important part of addiction recovery. Recognizing your physical, emotional, and mental health needs allow you to create the ideal situation for recovery. Yet, that’s not always easy to do on your own. Group therapy and self-care often work hand-in-hand. When you have a group of people who can help you to see what’s really happening, you’re more likely to address it. Our team at Crestview Recovery in Portland, OR, can help you with this process.
What Is Self-Care?
Before considering group therapy and self-care, think about what self-care itself is. These are deliberate actions you take on a routine basis to help support your overall health – mental, physical, and emotional. It allows you to find a balance between your mind, body, and soul. Self-care can involve good nutrition and exercise. It may include spending time working on your self-esteem. In some situations, it can include journaling or reading. It’s all about working on you.
Group Therapy & Self Care
Participating in group therapy activities can help you be successful at a substance use treatment program. Often, during individual therapy sessions, the focus is on learning ways to manage stress or deal with mental health concerns. In group therapy, you are working with other people who are going through the same thing you are. As a result, they often have more insight into what you are feeling and experiencing.
One way our holistic drug rehab therapy can work for you is by allowing you to open up about what’s really going on in your mind. The following questions are common for people in recovery:
- How do I find sober activities in Portland, OR?
- How do I stay sober during corona?
- Will my friends will want to be around me if I’m not drinking?
- How has addiction affected my health?
- Is it all worth it?
During group therapy sessions, it is possible to open the conversation on topics that are weighing on you. Chances are good that there are other people who are dealing with the same thing. If you are struggling with thoughts or worries, group therapy is a good place to learn about them.
Vent Away Frustration
Another key benefit of group therapy and self-care is that it allows you to get rid of all of that pent up stress and frustration you have. Having someone to talk to about how hard life is for you right now is critical, but it is rarely easy to do with someone who is not walking in your shoes. In group therapy, you can get angry, frustrated, and even cry and know that the people there get it. Releasing all of this pain and emotion is very good for self-care.
Part of the Process
Group therapy is just one component of a successful drug and alcohol treatment program. Our team will give you far more care and therapy options to help you have the best possible outcome of your recovery. It is critical for you to have a holistic view of your recovery. It includes working within yourself, with professionals, and with your group. Our team has a range of ways to help you through this process. That includes:
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Holistic drug therapy
- Mindfulness meditation therapy
- Life skills rehab
Call Crestview Recovery
Group therapy and self-care are key tools you will use on your journey to recovery. Our team at Crestview Recovery wants to give you all of the tools and resources you need to thrive. To achieve this, it is critical for you to take that first step. Call our counselors to set up an appointment at 866.262.0531.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
