Two people enjoying the benefits of family therapy

3 Benefits of Family Therapy

Family, Family Therapy, Recovery

When someone is suffering from a substance use disorder, their entire family unit is affected. Working on relationships as part of addiction treatment is an important (and necessary) part of a successful recovery. Addiction fosters secrecy, lies, conflict, and breakdowns in communication that are hard to repair without professional intervention. Therefore, it may be difficult…

A client and therapist preparing for individual therapy

Preparing for Individual Therapy

Addiction, Counseling, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Rehab Center Austin TX, Residential Treatment

Individual therapy involves a therapist working one-on-one with a patient to work through personal issues and challenges. In fact, it’s one of the primary elements of a comprehensive treatment plan for addressing addiction or mental health disorders. Patients engaged in a round of individual therapy attend sessions at least weekly. Most sessions last between one…