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ADDICTION &
RECOVERY

With a cohesive approach to treating the body, mind, and spirit, WBMT can help achieve goals associated with addiction recovery.

Group Discussion

Addiction is a disease of the body (physical), mind (cognitive & emotional), and spirit. Music therapists address each of these domains dependent upon presenting issues and client goals. Treatment facility philosophy may also provide a framework for goals. Common approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT), Motivational Interviewing, 12-Step, and Change Theory. 

- excerpt from the American Music Therapy Association

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WBMT's dedicated music therapist that specializes in addiction and recovery treatment has advanced training in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, also known as GIM. GIM is a music-centered therapeutic approach in which sequenced music is intentionally selected to stimulate imagery that can help individuals integrate mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of well-being.

GOALS

Common goals addressed in music therapy groups include:

  • Managing physical withdrawal symptoms including pain, nausea, agitation

  • Managing physical symptoms related to cravings

  • Understand the addictive cycle

  • Identify triggers

  • Decrease negative self-talk

  • Decrease racing thoughts

  • Increase here-and-now focus

  • Develop healthy coping skills

  • Identify feelings

  • Increase tolerance of unpleasant or uncomfortable feelings

  • Express feelings verbally and non verbally

  • Connect with a higher power

  • Develop healthy relationships with others

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