About Behavioral Therapy
By definition, behavioral therapy was developed as a process that allows doctors and psychologists to analyze a patient's negative thought patterns that lead them into harmful negative behaviors like substance abuse. These negative thought patterns can manifest themselves …show more content…
Through these methods, the desire for self-abuse through substance abuse will hopefully be removed.
Development of problem-solving capabilities - Patients are taught to break complicated problems into smaller components that are easier to manage.
Enhancement of self-esteem - When low self-esteem is evident, a process can be used to help patients feel more in control of their lives. Building of confidence is key in this process.
Avoiding peer pressure - People with negative thought patterns tend to follow the crowd. By building the patient's confidence, they are more able to set aside pressure from the negative people in their lives.
Beaches Recovery and Behavioral Therapy
At Beaches Recovery, our clinicians are proponents of behavioral based treatment methods. In our Jacksonville, Florida facility, we provide a variety of treatment options, all focused on behavioral modification techniques. The following is a list of treatment options we make available:
Dual diagnosis treatment for psychological issues
Individual and family residential treatment
Extended care for severe addictions
Intensive outpatient options
After care programs that include transitional and sober living