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Life skills are a set of learned skills that people pick up throughout their lives. Children learn motor control and how to talk, teenagers learn self-care and socializing skills, young adults learn money management skills, etc.
For men and women struggling with addiction, there are life skills that they can learn that will help them maintain their sobriety and lead productive lives.
At Clearhaven Recovery, we help those who are struggling with substance use disorders through life skills therapy and other therapy options. We design our treatment plans based on our participant’s unique symptoms to give them the best chances at recovery.
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, call 833.990.4226 today to speak with our friendly staff about our life skills therapy and how it can benefit your addiction recovery.
Addiction changes your brain chemistry and can create self-destructive habits that keep your addiction going. Participants who go through addiction recovery admit that they feel powerless to stop the abuse even when they know they are harming themselves and others. Life skills therapy is effective in helping participants gain the skills necessary for coping with their triggers and cravings and maintaining their sobriety.
Some men and women never get the life skills they need to handle the daily stress life can throw at them. They either come from a home where they do not talk about their problems or where drug and alcohol use is prevalent. The only life skills they learn are to turn to drugs and alcohol when things are too stressful.
Without these essential life skills, men and women can expect:
At Clearhaven Recovery, we provide participants with a full range of behavioral and holistic therapies that include life skills therapy to help with their addiction recovery. Our participants work on the essential life skills that will benefit them the most and keep them on a sober path.
When participants begin their addiction recovery, the first step is to help them through the withdrawal process with minimal risk of relapse. Once their withdrawal symptoms are manageable, they begin learning new life skills to help with their recovery. Some essential life skills in addiction recovery that participants will practice include:
-Self-care – The number one goal in addiction recovery is taking better care of yourself. Participants learn the importance of sleeping well at night and journaling to work through their feelings. The more you practice these life skills in addiction recovery, the easier it will be to maintain your sobriety at home and in social settings.
-Healthy eating – Eating a healthy diet with lean protein and leafy greens benefits your health. Participants learn which foods are good for them and how to shop, prep, and cook.
-Exercise—Another beneficial life skill is exercising. By working out for a minimum of 15-30 minutes a day, you get a boost of endorphins that make you feel great. This can be anything from a brisk walk or run to weight lifting, cardiovascular training, or yoga.
The more positive sober experiences that participants have, the easier it will be to maintain their sobriety.
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At Clearhaven Recovery, we provide effective and compassionate care for men and women who are struggling with substance use disorders. Our addiction treatment programs include various therapy programs to help with your addiction recovery, such as:
For more information about gaining essential life skills to help with your substance abuse, call 833.990.4226 today to speak with our staff about our life skills therapy program.
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