Behavioral therapies play a crucial role in detox rehabilitation by addressing the psychological aspects of addiction and promoting long-term recovery. They focus on identifying and changing thoughts, behaviors, and patterns associated with substance use, and equip individuals with coping mechanisms to manage cravings, triggers, and high-risk situations.
Key behavioral therapies used in detox rehabilitation include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These therapies help individuals identify negative thought patterns, build motivation for recovery, manage cravings, and accept difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Behavioral therapies in detox offer numerous benefits such as increased self-awareness, development of coping mechanisms, improved decision-making, and motivation for change. They help individuals understand their triggers, manage cravings, resist urges, make healthy choices, and strengthen their commitment to post-detox recovery.
Behavioral therapies are most effective when integrated with holistic detox components like medication and medical monitoring. Therapists work with individuals to address withdrawal symptoms and any co-occurring mental health conditions while also developing coping mechanisms for the challenges ahead.
Behavioral therapies promote long-term recovery in detox rehabilitation by equipping individuals with practical tools and strategies to manage cravings, resist urges, and cope with stress in healthy ways. They also help strengthen an individual’s motivation to stay sober and commit to long-term recovery.
Britney Elyse has over 15 years experience in mental health and addiction treatment. Britney completed her undergraduate work at San Francisco State University and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University. Britney worked in the music industry for several years prior to discovering her calling as a therapist. Britney’s background in music management, gave her first hand experience working with musicians impacted by addiction. Britney specializes in treating trauma using Somatic Experiencing and evidence based practices. Britney’s work begins with forming a strong therapeutic alliance to gain trust and promote change. Britney has given many presentations on somatic therapy in the treatment setting to increase awareness and decrease the stigma of mental health issues. A few years ago, Britney moved into the role of Clinical Director and found her passion in supervising the clinical team. Britney’s unique approach to client care, allows us to access and heal, our most severe cases with compassion and love. Prior to join the Carrara team, Britney was the Clinical Director of a premier luxury treatment facility with 6 residential houses and an outpatient program