ADDICTION &
RECOVERY
With a cohesive approach to treating the body, mind, and spirit, WBMT can help achieve goals associated with addiction recovery.
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
GOALS
Common goals addressed in music therapy groups include:
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Managing physical withdrawal symptoms including pain, nausea, agitation
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Managing physical symptoms related to cravings
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Understand the addictive cycle
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Identify triggers
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Decrease negative self-talk
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Decrease racing thoughts
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Increase here-and-now focus
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Develop healthy coping skills
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Identify feelings
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Increase tolerance of unpleasant or uncomfortable feelings
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Express feelings verbally and non verbally
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Connect with a higher power
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Develop healthy relationships with others