Treatment Methods
Here at Monarch Recovery, the treatment methods utilized are designed to support your journey to wellness.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a proven and effective treatment for addiction, supported by scientific research. It has shown successful outcomes in addressing mental health issues and eating disorders. Individuals grappling with addiction often grapple with harmful thought patterns. CBT, a research-backed approach, encourages clients to question and explore these persistent thoughts.
Under the guidance of our Master’s level clinicians, structured sessions help clients develop new, more adaptive coping mechanisms when faced with challenges. This process aids clients in gradually replacing destructive thought patterns identified as detrimental and unhealthy. These valuable skills are acquired and honed over the course of recovery.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or DBT, is a well-established approach to addressing concurrent disorders by incorporating elements of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness meditation.
Through DBT, individuals can acquire the necessary skills to manage their emotions, thereby reducing harmful behaviors triggered by intense or extreme emotional states. DBT has been proven as an effective method for addressing substance abuse and mental health concerns and can be tailored to suit each individual's unique treatment plan.
DBT focuses on cultivating four essential skills:
- Distress tolerance
- Emotion regulation
- Mindfulness (engaging fully with present emotions)
- Interpersonal effectiveness.
Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a cutting-edge mental health treatment approach that involves guided eye movements during the processing of traumatic memories. The main objective of EMDR is to facilitate healing from trauma and distressing life events. Relative to traditional therapy methods, EMDR is a more recent innovation, with the first clinical trial dating back to 1989. Numerous subsequent trials have validated the effectiveness of EMDR, showcasing its ability to aid individuals more quickly than many other therapeutic techniques.
The functioning of your mind is intricately tied to the neural architecture of your brain, comprising interconnected networks of brain cells spread across various regions. This interconnectedness is particularly crucial in areas related to memory and sensory processing, enabling these regions to collaborate efficiently and swiftly. Consequently, sensory stimuli such as sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and tactile sensations have the power to evoke vivid memories due to the seamless interplay among these interconnected brain regions.
