Hawaii Island Recovery Experiential Therapy Programs at Hawaii Island Recovery
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Experiential Therapy Explained
Addiction recovery is difficult, and we at Hawaii Island Recovery encourage you to become an active member of your own healing to overcome these hurdles. Engaging in effective experiential therapy with us can help you explore new ways of navigating the challenges of substance use disorder (SUD) and your experiences with drug and alcohol addiction to create a unique and effective approach to your sober journey.
Culturally-Based Healing
Experiential therapy at Hawaii Island Recovery involves engaging in new experiences and activities while ingratiating yourself into the unique healing culture and community of Hawaii. Experiences utilize local communities and culturally competent outreach programs to provide experiences that address personal needs to overcome addiction while exploring the unique spiritual and social community that makes healing in Hawaii so unique and effective.
Nature Based Therapy
Hawaii Island Recovery’s experiential therapy programs also involve the unique and serene Hawaiian landscape to create new healing opportunities. Utilizing nature can be a great way of reducing stress and challenging many difficult feelings throughout any stage of addiction recovery. From nature-based activities like nature hikes to oceanic healing opportunities like swimming with dolphins, we blend unique Hawaiian experiences with proven therapeutic elements to help you focus on your new life in sobriety.
Experiential Therapy for Improving Mental Health
Embracing opportunities in experiential therapy can be essential for navigating the challenges of mental health needs. For some, mental health disorders and challenges can greatly impact daily life, from anxiety and depression to trauma, grief, and more. However, for others, mental health needs can be directly tied to addiction, necessitating effective dual diagnosis treatment. Some of the benefits of experiential therapy for improving mental health include:
- Learning to identify emotions and improving effective mindfulness practices
- Gaining a deeper understanding of yourself through building spiritual connections
- Learning to be present in physical surroundings
Experiential Therapy Helps Treat Substance Abuse
Effective use of experiential therapy can have many benefits for those overcoming substance use disorder. However, while many of these experiences can be enjoyable, addiction recovery is not a vacation, and there are many therapeutic reasons for engaging in experiential therapy opportunities. These therapeutic benefits include:
- Using intentional experiences to develop new perspectives
- Nature-based opportunities to help patients learn more about themselves
- Building self-confidence
- Connecting with a recovery community
- Exploring the opportunities and possibilities of a sober life
- Comprehensive and holistic healing of the mind, body, and spirit
- Empowering a patient to connect with their most authentic self outside of stresses or expectations
What to Expect From Experiential Therapy on the Big Island
Every treatment facility will approach experiential therapies differently. Different facilities may also have different opportunities or cultures around these experiential therapy options. Talking with one of our professionals about the unique opportunities for experiential therapy on the big island of Hawaii can help you find the experiences that may work for you and set expectations for experiential therapy in your healing journey.
Our unique approach to experiential therapy involves culturally-focused opportunities to embrace not just new perspectives but the spirit of Hawaii itself. The culture of Hawaii is blended into each of our treatment programs, with the spirit of community and aloha being an integral part of effective healing at Hawaii Island Recovery.
Our experiential therapies also utilize the rich natural beauty of Hawaii in addition to its cultural significance. Getting involved in nature, whether the lush flora, ocean, and beachside healing or engaging with the natural and native fauna of Hawaii can all help you explore your recovery while further exploring the unique healing culture of Hawaii.
New experiences provide not just therapeutic value but also cultural involvement, physical and mental wellness, and community engagement, all of which are necessary parts of holistic recovery with us.
Types of Therapies Offered With Hawaii Island Recovery’s Experiential Program
Each experiential program will be unique. Talking with one of our dedicated professionals about your needs, goals, and expectations can help us personalize your time and opportunities for new experiences during your stay at our residential treatment center. Just some of the experiential opportunities with us include:
- Rainforest hiking
- Snorkeling or fishing off the coast
- Planting Indigenous trees
- Medicine walks
- Outdoor yoga and meditation sessions
Connecting With Peers and Building Support
Experiential therapies do more than just introduce a new activity and perspective into daily life. Group experiential excursions can also help you connect with peers on their healing journeys to develop new relationships in sobriety. Bonding over shared experiences, both past and present, can be a great way to explore community, healing, and camaraderie in your healing journey.
Why Taking an Evidence-Based and Experiential Approach to Care Matters
Hawaii Island Recovery takes an evidence-based approach to experiential treatment to ensure that new experiences can address the needs and challenges of those overcoming addiction, mental health disorders, and personal challenges. Recovery is hard work, and using evidence-based treatments in combination with new experiences can provide the most holistic approach to sustainable change.
At Hawaii Island Recovery, we combine proven therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), individual and group treatment, and much more with new experiences for a comprehensive approach to treating the whole self. Other options with us include:
- Motivational interviewing
- Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness practices
- Yoga
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
Other holistic options include acupuncture, yoga, and nutritional support through our on-site chef. Our residential treatment center also houses a gym to facilitate physical fitness alongside emotional healing to address the challenges of addiction and mental health disorders. Blending these proven therapies with new experiences can help you or your loved one address all areas of daily life that may have been affected by addiction, mental health disorders, stress, trauma, and many other challenges.
Ensures Treatment Is Highly Personalized to Each Individual
Blending proven therapies with experiential therapy programs also ensures that your time at our residential treatment center is unique, complete with a program that is geared to your unique needs and goals in treatment. Not all therapeutic approaches will work for everyone. Rather, having multiple options available can help you find your best practices in healing.
We can also pivot your treatment plan at any point, focusing only on the most effective experiences to make the most of your recovery efforts and dedication during your time with us. This personalized and malleable approach also ensures that your treatment reflects your goals, progress, and dedication to a healthy, sober life.
Experiential therapies can be transformational, bringing new experiences, perspectives, and opportunities for spiritual healing and recovery. Learn how you can join our recovery community today by calling (866) 390-5070.
