Benefits of Talk Therapy

The Detox Center Coronavirus Policy Update

As we closely monitor the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, we are taking every precaution to ensure our top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our clients and staff. This guides each and every decision we make.

We have and will continue to follow the guidelines of our local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC} the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Broward and Palm Beach County Health Departments. As a result, we stay current on this evolving situation, we want to assure you that we are taking the appropriate and precautionary measures, such as:

• Ensuring proper and rigorous cleaning and sanitation of common surfaces

• Requiring hourly sanitization of all staff and clients

• Provision of additional sanitizing products to our clients and staff

• Ongoing staff training to enhance cleaning and disinfecting procedures to maintain a healthy environment

• All employees are required to remain home in the event:

o They display any signs or symptoms of being ill. Employees who report to work ill will be sent home in accordance with these health guidelines.
oIf the employee has traveled outside of the state of Florida by any means or if an employee has traveled via cruise or airplane to any destination, that employee must report to management and Human Resources and self-isolate at that time.

Regarding current and admitted patient's change of schedule, the following has been implemented:

• Some programs and therapies have been temporarily postponed due to COVID-19

• Grocery shopping will be completed by the facility staff

• Clients are urged to keep a safe distance from other persons

• Hourly mandatory hand washing breaks are in effect

• Clients have been instructed to report to medical staff any symptoms

• Additional Health screenings will be conducted at that time of admission

• Clients will not be admitted to the facility if any of the following symptoms are present:

o Fever above 100 degrees
o Consistent Dry Coughing
o Shortness of Breath
o Severer body aches, that surpass PAWS range and/or
o Sore Throat

If a client does contract coronavirus, they will be isolated and quarantined on location. The client will only be handled by designated staff with the proper PPE. The local Department of Health (or equivalent agency) will be informed so that they may come out and provide further guidance on how to best handle the individual. All suspected cases are reported to the Department of Health (or local agency) who will be handling it accordingly. A deep cleaning will occur at the identified location.

Additional information regarding the virus can be found on the Broward Health Department's website or the Centers for Disease Control website.

We will continue to work together to ensure the safety of our patients and team members and adhere to any new regulatory changes as they come.

Talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy, is designed to help you conquer pain from your past and establish ways to cope with problems you may face in the future. Therapy programs can be especially helpful for overcoming depression disorder, anxiety, relationship support, and particularly for conquering any addiction you are facing; however, the good news is that these conditions can be treated effectively with the help of talk therapy. Many people have recognized and accepted the value of modern therapy, as the stigma around mental health is dissipating.

Overcoming Addiction Through Talk Therapy

Though addiction therapy comes in many forms, individual therapy can often play a major role in the recovery process. This is because talk therapy provides several benefits as the patient advances toward healing. A healthy relationship with a therapist works to establish confidence and assists in providing an outlet for individuals to work on their relationships with their friends and family. In addition to this, therapy programs provide a place where an individual can learn about the triggers and core causes that are entangled in their addiction.

Talk Therapy to Remedy Depression

More than just temporary sadness, depression is chronic despair that gets in the way of the quality of one’s life. It is experienced by over 18 million adults in any given year in the United States. If you feel depressed, you may be also be having sleep problems, changes in your appetite, and guilty or apathetic feelings.

Talk therapy has the ability to help people with these symptoms. Therapy programs for depression rely on building trust and emotional support with your therapist. A good therapist will give you a safe, private place to heal. Through talk therapy, the causes for what you are feeling, along with the potential solutions, will both be examined. A therapist helps a depressed person create a new method of thinking and reciprocating. Participating in therapy can allow depressed person to begin connecting with their loved ones once again and participating in activities they care about.

Relief From Anxiety

A continuing, recurrent symptom, anxiety is more than just random stress experienced by all people. People who experience anxiety find that they have a feeling of being on edge most of the time. They may fear that something bad will happen, whether or not they have any evidence of that.

Social complications are often a result. Some people suffering from anxiety have difficulty controlling their emotions and have a tendency to avoid others or become self-conscious.

Individual therapy has the ability to help people with anxiety find their direction in life. Through therapy, the underlying causes of their feelings are identified. Instead of being frozen in fear, they come to accept their emotions and move toward making progress toward their goals.

Help with Relationships

Talk therapy is also the perfect medium for helping people improve their relationships. Therapists work with the family to open channels of communication with each other. This is a great way to gain perspective on problems that have come up within the family relationship, that may have contributed to the patient’s addiction.

Participate in Talk Therapy at Atlantic Recovery Center

Talk therapy has the ability to assist people in coping with a wide range of experiences. Whether you want to foster healthy relationships or promote your life goals, anyone can enjoy the benefits of our therapy programs. Particularly if you are in the middle of struggling with an addiction, our caring, professional treatment staff at Atlantic Recovery Center is here to offer you a helping hand. Contact Atlantic Recovery Center today at (855) 875-0664 and move toward a stronger, more peaceful you.