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What is Psychodrama? Psychodrama is an experiential, action-based therapy in which people explore issues by acting out events from their past. This type of therapy incorporates aspects of role-playing, dramatic self-presentation, and group dynamics to help explore past issues. By acting out these past events, people with SUD gain a greater perspective on emotional concerns and conflicts in a safe environment. Interestingly, even though Psychodrama functions as individual therapy, it uses a group format. The treatment focuses on one person per week, but the sessions usually have a group of 8 to 12 people. So, think of each session as a TV show. Each member takes turns as the main character, the other members as the supporting roles, and the therapist is always the show's director.  A TV show generally has 3 phases: Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production. Like a TV show, each Psychodrama session has 3 phases: the Warm-Up, Action, and Sharing. The Warm-Up phase is like pre-production, where group members get to know each other, build trust, and create a group bond. Think of this phase as the TV show's director and cast members getting to know each other before they start filming. The Action phase of a Psychodrama is like the show's production phase. In this phase, the group members create and act out a scene from each week's main character's life. The therapist, or the director, guides the person and the group using a handful of techniques. Each technique provides the main group member a new perspective by creating a link between internal and external reality, emotional distance, improving empathy, and helping promote release and relief. Lastly, the Sharing phase is like post-production. The therapist helps the main character process and understand the emotions and thoughts that have surfaced and hopefully break the cycle of substance use.  Psychodrama can help with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and trauma. This type of therapy has several benefits, including: • Increased competence and self-efficacy • Wide variety of applications from therapy to psychoanalysis. • Improved confidence, coping skills, and feeling of safety • Increased social skills and life satisfaction What are your thoughts on Psychodrama? Have you ever considered trying it? How do you think it could benefit you or someone you know? #WisdomWidnesday #Psychodrama #SoberLiving #SobrietyJourney

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What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture, one of many therapies for mental health, is a common practice in the Chinese healthcare system and has been used for over 2,500 years. The general theory of Acupuncture is based on the idea that there are pathways that create an energy flow through the body (Qi). These pathways are responsible for a person's overall health, so any disruption of the patterns can cause disease. Luckily, Acupuncture improves Qi's flow, thus improving one's health. Acupuncture is becoming increasingly common as a complementary treatment for SUD treatment and mental health. It is a physical form of holistic therapy because it uses needles to hit certain pressure points that help release stress and tension in the body. Acupuncture involves puncturing the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles, which can be activated through gentle movements by the practitioner's hands or electric stimulation. As a result, people feel less stress and tension in their bodies, releasing stress and tension in the mind and soul. This release makes sustaining sobriety less stressful.  Acupuncture is great for depression and anxiety disorders. It can actually reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. This treatment has many benefits to recovery treatment, including: • Relieving by stimulating the body's natural healing process and reducing inflammation. • Improves sleep quality and quantity by helping the body's circadian rhythm • Boosts mood by increasing the production of serotonin and other neurotransmitters • Reduces stress and anxiety by releasing endorphins (the body's natural painkiller), promoting relaxation and calmness. • Enhancing overall well-being by promoting balance and harmony within the body What are your thoughts on Acupuncture? Have you ever considered trying it? How do you think it could benefit you or someone you know? #WisdomWidnesday #Acupuncture #SoberLiving #SobrietyJourney

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What is Individual Therapy? Individual Therapy is a form of one-on-one psychotherapy between you and a therapist. It can help manage SUD and find sobriety by addressing any co-occurring mental condition, overcoming trauma or personal issues, increasing self-esteem, learning new life skills, managing the daily trials of life, and overall improving oneself. Individual Therapy is a key component of SUD treatment and is offered in various forms. Individual Therapy takes place privately, protecting the patient’s privacy. This private setting often helps the person “open up” about their problems and their struggles. During these sessions, the therapist helps the person deal with their challenges by offering new ways to create a solution or a resolution. The main goal of Individual Therapy is to directly address a person’s specific needs and give them the tools required for long-lasting sobriety. Individual Therapy has countless benefits; the most important of these is that it helps you gain a better sense of yourself so you can find lasting sobriety. Additional benefits of SUD treatment include: • Individual Attention & Identifying Underlying Factors • Healthy Coping Skills & Effectively Navigating Life Challenges • Establishing Boundaries & Communication Skills What are your thoughts on Individual Therapy? Have you ever considered trying it? How do you think it could benefit you or someone you know? #WisdomWidnesday #IndividualTherapy #SoberLiving #SobrietyJourney

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Client testimonial from Jacob G. –  "Sanctuary is the greatest place. 100% life changing. The staff care greatly for clients and I would recomend to anyone looking for a place to go to get their life back on track. Great memories great people, Greatest decision you could make"   ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ At Sanctuary Treatment Center, we take a fresh approach to substance use treatment and help people find true bliss in their recovery. We provide an intimate group setting that fosters an environment where clients feel safe and comfortable. We also create customized treatment plans, placing value on the customization to each person's various needs. Learn more about our treatment programs and facility at the link in the comments. #TesimonialFridays #ClientTestimonials #SoberLiving #SobrietyJourney #RecoveryJourney

What is Equine Therapy? Equine therapy uses horses to help people escape their minds and bodies and connect with their emotions. Equine-assisted psychotherapy is a great way for people who suffer from SUD because it connects them with their inner selves so that they can come to terms with and cope with their triggers. Ultimately, an equine therapy program is a personal development tool emphasizing introspection, resulting in emotional growth. Horses make great therapy animals for many reasons. One key reason is horses are known for being gentle, loving creatures. They bring about a calmness that those struggling with mental health or SUD sometimes lack. The second key reason is horses are sensitive to humans' emotional and mental state. This is evident when horses mirror human thoughts and emotions in their behavior. So, horses mirror calm, cool, and collected behavior as well as combative and depressing thoughts and feelings. By being so sensitive to humans' thoughts and emotions through mirroring and other horse behaviors, people in horse therapy can become aware of their inner thoughts and emotions and the vibes they give off. This helps those in Equine Therapy gain self-awareness. Furthermore, the fact that horses are so sensitive to human thoughts and emotions helps people build a sense of trust in horses. People will develop faith in the horses by caring for and riding them. Because of their backgrounds or past trauma, this trust development may be a big step for their recovery. Essentially, the horses' sensitivity makes them seem non-judgmental and inviting. Equine Therapy starts out easy, with the client simply brushing a horse's hair. As comfort with the horse grows, the person will begin leading it and may eventually get to feed the horse. Because many of the tasks during Equine Therapy are routine, the mind can wander while doing them. A wandering mind is a good thing during treatment and recovery. The person now has time to process what they learned during psychotherapy. People also make plans for a sober future.  It is very common that after a few equine therapy sessions, patients will start to notice changes happening. People who struggle with SUD are particularly great candidates for Equine Therapy as it helps them connect with their true emotions in a manner that opens them up and allows them to be more empathetic. The benefits of equine therapy are vast. Some of the ways this type of therapy can help people are: • Better connections, communication & establishing boundaries • Confidence & assertiveness • How to balance internal emotions • How to change negative emotions into positive ones • Focus & Resiliency • Emotional growth and awareness What are your thoughts on Equine Therapy? Have you ever considered trying it? How do you think it could benefit you or someone you know? #WisdomWidnesday #EquineTherapy #SoberLiving #SobrietyJourney

Happy 4th of July! Today, we celebrate America, freedom, and independence. From all of us at Sanctuary, we hope you have a day filled with big laughs, lots of love, tasty barbecue, and brilliant fireworks!  #4thOfJuly #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #SoberLiving #SobrietyJourney

What is Trauma Therapy? Trauma is an emotional and psychological response to an experience or event that is disturbing or distressing. The impact of traumatic events is so strong that the person carries it around with them long after it's over. When someone goes through a traumatic experience, they have lingering results that make their lives difficult. This includes things like feelings of depression and anxiety, difficulty sleeping, and flashbacks. The trauma may have happened recently, or it could have happened long ago, including during childhood.  People who have been through traumatic events show signs. For example, irritability, depression, obsession or denial of the event, anxiety, detachment, mood swings, isolation, guilt, nightmares, easily startled, and trouble focusing are all signs of trauma. However, the signs may not show up for weeks or months. People may find it hard to recognize the signs. Moreover, loved ones may not realize how trauma has affected someone they care about. In short, knowing trauma has taken place can be hard to determine.  To cope with the signs and symptoms of trauma, many people begin drinking and using banned substances to self-medicate. What may start out as a temporary bandage to feel better can turn into a substance use disorder. However, manipulating substances can increase or even cause the symptoms associated with mental health disorders like depression or PTSD. For example, a person feeling despondent and hoping to improve their mood might start excessively drinking, which doesn't work since it's a depressant. So, they repeatedly cycle through a pattern that never solves the actual issues. Trauma Therapy has benefits. First, the person regains a sense of control over their lives. When a person fully discusses the traumatic event, they begin to understand the impact and recognize the patterns keeping them stuck. Second, the person learns to manage many of their symptoms. They learn coping skills to move past the traumatic event. Finally, they understand they have power over how they react. Accordingly, they can learn to stop some reactions before they happen, helping them feel less anxious.  What are your thoughts on Trauma Therapy? Would you try it? #WisdomWidnesday #TraumaTherapy #SoberLiving #SobrietyJourney