Psychotherapy for Addiction and Recovery
Addiction comes in all shapes and forms, whether you are compulsively caretaking, working, using drugs or alcohol, gambling or overeating the results are usually the same: a loss of your sense of self and a disconnection to others and the world around you. If you have found yourself swept out to sea, trying to swim back to shore against a powerful current, help is available. You may not be responsible for your disease, but you can be responsible for your recovery.
Fortunately there is a lot of help available to those who want it. There are detox programs, treatment centers and 12 step meetings occurring nearly every hour all around the world. There is the option of Rational Recovery or Life Ring for those who are not comfortable with the concepts of the 12 steps. Whatever path you choose, psychotherapy can be an important part of your journey. Therapy can help to break the cycle of chronic relapse and help those in long-term recovery who are struggling with life issues. Addiction affects the entire family system, therapy can bring healing and growth to families and help them to navigate the road ahead.