Adult IOP 

Codependency - the concept of losing oneself in the name of helping another. Is someone else's problem your problem? If, like so many others, you've lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to a loved one’s self-destructive behavior, you may be codependent. As part of IOP you will be introduced to several books including Codependent No More to help support raising awareness and fostering a safe space to begin working on oneself.

Trauma is a powerful emotional response to a distressing event, such as war, an accident, the unexpected loss of a loved one, or abuse. Trauma can continue to cause both emotional and physical symptoms for many years after the event has concluded. In IOP, you will learn about trauma, the connection with substance use/addiction, and coping strategies, as well as resources to support continued growth and healing. Additionally, you will work with a counselor in a group setting to actively process skills and learn to identify triggers before they begin.

Once you have made a change, how do you maintain it? What is the difference between a lapse and a relapse? How can you recognize when a relapse is likely? Preventing relapse requires that we develop a plan tailored to maintaining new behavior. The plan involves integrating into our behavior diversion activities, coping skills, and emotional support. In IOP you will work with your counselor to develop a relapse prevention plan tailored to your individual needs. Case Management and brief 1:1 meetings are also utilized throughout IOP so that you can work with a counselor to check in regarding your needs/make any changes made as well as plan for life after IOP.

Art therapy is shown to help individuals with addiction process trauma and heal. Art therapy can encourage a spiritual connection as a foundation for sober living for individuals who identify with a spiritual belief system. Art therapy is associated with positive experiences during addiction treatment and positive long-term recovery outcomes. Participate in Art Group and discover how therapeutic the healing process can truly be.

What’s communication got to do with it? Well, according to experts - a WHOLE LOT! Communication is vital in the realm of recovery. The person has to be willing to talk to others about the feelings they are having when they are experiencing urges and cravings for their drug of choice. The communication can start out slowly, which can start to release pressure. This, in turn, helps decrease the intensity of urges and cravings and helps avoid the desire to use. Learn appropriate and effective ways to communicate with your loved ones and practice honesty with yourself.

Anxiety is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses, anxiety is helpful. It protects us from danger, and focuses our attention on problems. But when anxiety is too severe or occurs too frequently, it can become debilitating. In IOP you will work with your counselor to learn to identify and utilize coping skills as well as practice skills such as mindfulness, meditation, and boundary setting.

If you want to address any addiction or harmful habit, SMART Recovery can help. Major changes can be overwhelming. SMART’s practical tools and social support have proven effective in supporting and sustaining successful long-term life change. SMART is not just any mutual-support program. SMART’s science-based approach emphasizes self-empowerment and self-reliance. In IOP, you will receive an introduction to SMART Recovery and learn about its history and helpfulness in your sobriety journey.

Mindfulness is a state of nonjudgmental awareness of what’s happening in the present moment, including the awareness of one’s own thoughts, feelings, and senses. Over the past decade, mindfulness has worked its way into the world of mental health because of its many benefits to cognition and mental well-being. Jon Kabat-Zinn—a leader in the field of mindfulness—has described mindfulness as "paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally". Mindfulness has found its way into addiction and recovery by working as a coping skill to calm the mind and spirit.

Grief is a normal reaction to loss. Although grief can be wrought with sadness, anger, and anxiety, it serves an important purpose. Grieving allows people to come to terms with their loss by figuring out how to move forward in life, while still cherishing memories of their loved one. In IOP, we talk about the Stages of Grief and how grief comes into play when learning to be sober.

A support system is a network of people who provide practical or social support. There are broadly two types of support systems: those geared toward personal relationships or recovery. Personal support systems may include: family members and relatives, friends, neighbors, members of organizations you’re a part of, like churches or clubs. Recovery support systems may include 12 step groups, support groups, and recovery supports (i.e. sober lounge). Learn about the different types of support available and begin putting together a plan that makes sense for you.