This group provides a setting to explore self and relationships with a caring group of adults who are striving for a better life, including recovery from trauma and substance use (co-occuring). The group will also educate about the aspects of recovery, the impact of trauma, and the shame of addiction. This is not a 12 Step group and is not a replacement for intensive inpatient treatment, substance abuse counseling, or individual therapy. The group meets weekly, is open to new participants as openings permit, and is committed to helping each group member grow in recovery.
Although, private practice is not an appropriate setting to receive care for severe substance use disorder.
This group provides a setting to explore self and relationships with a caring group of adults who are striving for a better life, including recovery from trauma and substance use (co-occuring). The group will also educate about the aspects of recovery, the impact of trauma, and the shame of addiction. This is not a 12 Step group and is not a replacement for intensive inpatient treatment, substance abuse counseling, or individual therapy. The group meets weekly, is open to new participants as openings permit, and is committed to helping each group member grow in recovery.
Evaluations are done 7 days a week with a quick turnaround. Return-to-duty right away as the evaluation is completed for a Nationwide virtual experience!
Evaluations are done 7 days a week with a quick turnaround. Return-to-duty right away as the evaluation is completed for a Nationwide virtual experience!
This is a group put together of patients who have undergone the Bridge device procedure due to being on heroin or opiates. This will be a safe productive, learning environment. Please share triumphs, resolutions from negative symptoms as well. I will be a part of the facilitation of the group from time to time.
Hosted by Alpha Allied Treatment Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Group meets in Des Moines, IA 50309
This is a group put together of patients who have undergone the Bridge device procedure due to being on heroin or opiates. This will be a safe productive, learning environment. Please share triumphs, resolutions from negative symptoms as well. I will be a part of the facilitation of the group from time to time.
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Group focuses on skill building, psychoeducation about addiction and the brain, having a space for those to share their experiences and offer support and gain support from others struggling with similar issues. This is a processing group with a strong emphasis on mental health utilizing cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment and DBT skills. All levels of recovery are welcome! Years of recovery, months, days, still struggling or contemplating if they need to be in recovery or trying to change their relationship with substances. All forms of addiction are welcome rather its substances, food, sex, porn, gambling or spending.
I work with a variety of mental health issues and have completed specialized training for treating substance use and gambling addictions along with other addictive behaviors.
Group focuses on skill building, psychoeducation about addiction and the brain, having a space for those to share their experiences and offer support and gain support from others struggling with similar issues. This is a processing group with a strong emphasis on mental health utilizing cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment and DBT skills. All levels of recovery are welcome! Years of recovery, months, days, still struggling or contemplating if they need to be in recovery or trying to change their relationship with substances. All forms of addiction are welcome rather its substances, food, sex, porn, gambling or spending.
Facilitated by a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and by driven by individuals with lived experiences. Focused sessions on identifying triggers, planning coping strategies, and building a supportive network. Will invite Guest Speaker to offer new perspectives or techniques. Group members will be Empower through the implementing a “storytelling night” where members share personal victories and challenges.
Facilitated by a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and by driven by individuals with lived experiences. Focused sessions on identifying triggers, planning coping strategies, and building a supportive network. Will invite Guest Speaker to offer new perspectives or techniques. Group members will be Empower through the implementing a “storytelling night” where members share personal victories and challenges.
This group meets online to support any man struggling with addictive or self-medicating behaviors during this isolating time. All forms of self-medicating welcome such as: pornography, sex, drugs/alcohol, food, video games, work, gambling and relationships. This is a group of 8-10 men that learn tools to more effectively maintain healthy long-term sobriety. The group is actively engaged in each other's lives outside of group time throughout the week via text/phone. The opposite of addiction is not sobriety; It's connection!
This group meets online to support any man struggling with addictive or self-medicating behaviors during this isolating time. All forms of self-medicating welcome such as: pornography, sex, drugs/alcohol, food, video games, work, gambling and relationships. This is a group of 8-10 men that learn tools to more effectively maintain healthy long-term sobriety. The group is actively engaged in each other's lives outside of group time throughout the week via text/phone. The opposite of addiction is not sobriety; It's connection!
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How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.