How Do You Know if a Therapist Is Right for You?
Not Every Therapist Is the Right Fit According to the American Psychological Association, 20% of clients end therapy prematurely. Some studies report up to 57% dropout rates after the first session. A client may discontinue therapy for a variety of reasons, including the inability to afford therapy. However, a person who drops out of therapy […]
What Is the Difference Between Outpatient and Residential Treatment?
Basic Definitions When entering psychiatric or addiction centers for treatment, there are varying levels of care to suit the needs of the client. Residential care is the highest level of treatment available and usually involves residing in a facility where 24-hour medical and psychiatric care is provided. Outpatient care, on the other hand, involves intensive […]
Working With Families: Why Is it Important to Include Families in Recovery?
Including families in recovery is essential for a client’s success in continued sobriety and in leading a healthy life. Recovery is hard enough for those who struggle with substance abuse. It doesn’t need to be an isolated process. While support group involvement, in general, will be helpful to those suffering from substance use disorders, […]
What Does a Dual-Diagnosis Program Treat?
Dual-diagnosis programs treat a substance use disorder and one or more mental health disorders at the same time. For the best chance of success in recovering from addiction, a substance abuse program also offers mental health treatment that includes therapy, counseling, and group therapy. Substance use disorders and mental health conditions co-occur more often […]
What Is the Link Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse?
Many individuals that experience addiction to alcohol or other drugs have experienced or will experience a co-occurring mental health diagnosis in their lifetime. Although there is a high prevalence of comorbidity between addiction and mental health disorders, this does not necessarily mean that one caused the other. Many factors contribute to the link between […]
How Do I Know When My Client Needs Residential Treatment?
Recommending a client for residential treatment can be stressful. You want to know you’re making the right choice by talking to them about a higher level of care. In private practice, clinicians feel a considerable amount of responsibility for their clients. After all, there is only one of you making important decisions for them. […]