Tai chi is one of the potential holistic methods used in rehab.
The holistic approach to medicine ascribes to the philosophy that a patient should be treated as a whole, as opposed to a carrier of specific symptoms. Holistic methods are are often very helpful to people seeking rehabilitation from drug or other types of abuse. It is often a supplement to standard care, which the U.S. National Library of Medicine defines as “what medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, and allied health professionals, such as nurses and physical therapists, practice.” A rehab center with this approach has many methods for treating the patient’s wellbeing as a whole.
Holistic Treatment Options
According to a study from the National Center for Biotechnology Information, here is a list of several holistic rehab methods that rehab centers use in addition to the traditional care, such as therapy and detox.
“Dance/movement therapy”
“Cultural awareness and appreciation”
Spiritual therapy
Tai Chi or yoga
Crafting and leisure skills
Therapy through art or music
Career-building services
Others may include:
Acupuncture
Hypnosis
Nutrition therapy
Meditation
Writing/journaling
Many of these treatments can be incredibly helpful to patients in rehabilitation centers. Different individuals respond to different methods, and according to Psychology Today, holistic approaches can be “an ‘in’ for helping someone” who might not have responded as strongly to traditional methods. They “attract certain people and keep them in treatment” when standard care may not. Of course, the two work together in order to help an individual with his or her recovery.
The Importance of Nature
Most rehab centers that practice holistic treatments are in a more natural environment, away from cities and more artificial settings. Often, they are built in environments with an incredible view of the seaside, mountains, woods, or another peaceful, natural sight. The Addiction Recovery Guide insists that “being in nature” is one of the most important parts of holistic treatment. “Finding a safe, serene and natural environment can refresh the soul.” Many holistic rehab facilities ascribe to this belief.
Alternative Methods for Returning Patients
Another incredibly important aspect of holistic rehab centers is that people who have found little or no success with traditional rehab centers or programs sometimes reach out to ones using holistic methods. While both are important, it can make all the difference to someone who has already been through a similar program before. The patient may or may not respond well to an art therapy course, yoga, or hiking, but these methods are all safe and not harmful. It is a very important option as a second chance for returning patients.
More often than not, a rehab center will provide patients with some kind of holistic therapy options. Depending on the facility, these options could be sparse and included in the patient’s therapy sessions, or they could be vast and all-encompassing, giving the patient many options to choose which approach most speaks to him or her. Holistic methods of rehabilitation are important to help a patient set goals, reexamine his or her life, and make sure that all aspects of the person are being treated. Many individuals consider holistic approaches to be just as important as standard care on their journey to recovery.
One of the hardest parts of drug addiction is admitting that you have an addiction that you need help with. Knowing this is very debilitating and sometimes embarrassing. One of the things that is even more humiliating is having someone go through your belongings, telling you what you can and cannot have. There is however,….
People who suffer from heroin addiction have an incredibly difficult time overcoming the physical and psychological dependence on the drug. It has been stated that no other drug is more physically dependent than an opiate such as heroin and for the addict, this means that getting help is not only difficult but can be painful….
Most drug rehab centers combine a series of drug detox, drug counseling and therapy and various aftercare services to provide effective treatment for drug addiction. Most of these same programs seem very similar to one another and do not place focus on achieving wellness both physical and psychologically the way that some alternative drug rehab….
The process of addiction rehabilitation and getting sober differs from one patient to the next but there are always some similarities involved with each. For instance, everyone who decides to get sober will have to take steps to overcome physical dependence on drugs and to overcome psychological implications of the drug abuse. The steps of….
Addiction of any kind can be costly for everyone involved: the person with the addiction, their family, friends, and the entire community. The NIDA estimates that substance abuse cost the United States upwards of $700 billion every year, with around $200 billion going towards healthcare alone. It is safe to say that drug abuse definitely….
Most rehab centers use a combination of individual and group therapy to provide an effective approach to addiction treatment. With group therapy being the foundation for most recovery models, one may wonder what it is that makes this type of therapy so important in all types of addiction treatment. While therapy can be helpful for….
The type of rehab does matter. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the type and style of rehab and treatment is extremely important. The treatment has to fit the person who needs it. Many treatment centers have a variety of treatment options available, but to choose the right one you need to understand….
A common question that many wives have is whether or not their husband is an alcoholic. Let’s face it, many men (and women) like to drink on a regular basis—but does this make every one of them an alcoholic? Not necessarily! There is more to being an alcoholic than simply having a few beers with the guys after….
In the past 10 years, teen drug abuse has seen significant increased and some minor decreases along the way. Unfortunately, the number of teens who are now using dangerous drugs is seeing an all-time high that has not been reached in the prior 20 years. Teens today aren’t just experimenting with pot or alcohol, today’s teen drug….
Much like any other addictive drug, sooner or later marijuana users start to notice the effects of the drug in their lives. For many long-time users, attempts to stop using have been met with failure and frustration. Once a person loses the ability to stop using on his or her own, the drug has essentially….
Calls to numbers on a specific treatment center listing will be routed to that treatment center. Calls to any general helpline will be answered or returned by one of the treatment providers listed, each of which is a paid advertiser.
By calling the helpline you agree to the terms of use. We do not receive any commission or fee that is dependent upon which treatment provider a caller chooses. There is no obligation to enter treatment.
