When seeking addiction help, you can choose from many treatment methods. While no two people are the same, some treatments work better on some than others. One example is behavioral therapy. Let’s explore how this type of counseling can help you conquer addiction. At Red Oak Recovery, we’re proud to provide a wide array of therapeutic options for our clients. With a combination of evidence-based and holistic treatment options, we give the men we treat the tools to stay drug-and-alcohol-free even after leaving our treatment center. We tailor each of our treatments to the unique needs of our clients. Red Oak Recovery is here to support your recovery. With our help, you can begin the next chapter of your life, free from drugs or alcohol. To learn more about how behavioral therapy supports recovery from drugs and alcohol, please contact Red Oak Recovery today at 866.457.7590 or using our convenient online form.
What Is Behavioral Therapy?
First, it’s important to note that behavioral therapy is an umbrella term that includes a number of therapies. While these strategies differ slightly, they all focus on changing self-destructive behavior. Overall, experts believe that eliminating negative behavior makes room for positivity. Of course, knowing the concept behind behavior therapy is only the start. The techniques that fall under this umbrella term include:
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Cognitive behavior play therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- System desensitization
To learn about the behavioral therapy options available at Red Oak Recovery®, please contact our treatment team today.
What Is Cognitive Behavior Therapy?
Unlike other forms of behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) focuses more on people’s beliefs and thoughts. The idea is that these elements influence behavior. Therefore, replacing negative thoughts with positive ones helps replace negative behavior. During CBT, therapists help set long-term goals and focus on solving current problems or irrational thoughts. For example, some people think that everyone hates them. However, the idea that everyone hates them is irrational because they haven’t met everyone.
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What Is Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy?
Often, therapists use cognitive behavioral play therapy (CBPT) for children. During this type of counseling, therapists watch children play. Thus, they gain significant insight into the problems that kids feel uncomfortable talking about, particularly if they don’t know the therapist well. However, CBPT isn’t just for kids. Sometimes therapists use it for adults as well. They believe they can learn the same information while watching adults draw pictures. In either case, this counseling strategy is perfect for people who have trouble communicating.