When a person enters a recovery program, they arrive with their own issues, emotions, and needs. Because of this, a cookie-cutter model for handling every resident does not work. It is important to develop plans of action for each person. This focus on the individual will allow the staff to create the type of plan of action that works for that person in that time and place. The more focused and individualized, the better.

The Importance of Planning

From the moment a person arrives at a recovery center, there are some basic questions that are put to them. These are important as they enter the detox process.

Upon completion of the detox, a medical professional will perform a complete evaluation. These people will develop a complete history of this new resident so they can decide on the types of treatment that will be necessary. Some of the things they will ask about include:

• Past trauma
• Family medical history
• Types of substances being abused
• Amount of time substances have been abused
• Legal medication usage
• Past mental health treatment
• Fears, questions, and needs regarding treatment

Depending on the facility, there may be other questions that will be put to the resident. These are all necessary and vital to the healing process. The more open the person can be, the better the level of care.

Individual Treatment

Individual treatment considers the needs and experiences of the individual.

Once they create an initial plan with their therapist, both of them will work together to create a plan of action that will lay out how they would like to approach this aspect of treatment. For many people, this plan will simply be an initial blueprint. Depending on the direction the therapy takes, it may be updated as needed.

One of the best parts about this type of individual care in a recovery center is that the resident has input in the process. They can express their needs at any point and know they will be heard. This is especially true when it comes to individual therapy, as it is essentially an unspooling of their personal history.

Activity Planning

Twilight Recovery Center is proud to say that we are not just about traditional therapies. In fact, due to our tropical location, we are able to offer a slew of activities and alternative therapies that can aid in the healing process. These include, but are not limited to:

• Beach yoga
• Tai chi
• Meditation
• Expressive art therapy
• Equine therapy
• Scuba Diving

When people look at the full list of these activities, they will be able to choose the ones they like.

Our staff at Twilight Recovery Center will present each resident with a list of options and an explanation of what each one of them entails. Initial assessments will help the staff steer the conversation toward activities and alternative therapies the resident will not only enjoy but which will have the biggest impact on their recovery.

Setting Routines in Recovery

One of the best parts of being in an inpatient recovery program is that there is no need to think about the outside world. Recovery centers are self-contained environments where a person can focus on their care and build back their mental health.

A large part of this is creating a routine and sticking to it. This means having therapy at specific times, attending a group at other times, and attending meals at the assigned times. There will be other activities that will also be offered at certain times and in certain places. It is important for residents to understand the importance of sticking to pre-planned routines.

Each facility has its pulse, the things that make it work smoothly. When new residents are given their plan of care, they will also be given the rundown of the facility, the rules, and what is expected of them. This routine will help to reinforce the importance of following rules and taking charge of their day-to-day lives.

Post-Rehab Recovery

One of the best parts about a facility like Twilight Recovery Center is that there is an entire continuing care program that sets residents up for success post-treatment. This type of program can have a marked effect on how a person goes about the healing process when back in society.

The plan includes items such as:

• The level of care required
• Possible medication continuance
• Living arrangements
• List of recovery groups
• Possible job/education opportunities

Medical professionals will review all these items and with those who will monitor the individual post-rehab, we create a plan. It will touch upon all of these points and create a blueprint similar to the one established upon entering recovery. The goal is to allow personal freedom while sticking to a set of specified daily, weekly, and monthly activities.

Twilight Recovery Center can provide this and any other items necessary to ensure individuals can function both in treatment and in the real world once they have completed our program.

Isolation is often a problem for people going through addiction. For these people, the road is lonely. The need to rely on themselves can be exhausting. That is why a solid community can begin putting people back on their feet.

People who feel they do not have a community may find one when they begin the rehabilitation process. The facility they choose should make this a cornerstone of their program. To make sure the individual is aware of its importance.

What Constitutes Community?

Community can mean different things to different people. It doesn’t matter what a person deems as their community as long as it is supportive and is there when the person needs a helping hand. In many cases, the community expects the individual to contribute in ways that make them feel comfortable. This back and forth can have a lasting impact on the individual.

The Role of Community in Recovery

For people going through recovery, it is important to know that there are people rooting for you to make it. When there are people who believe in you and your ability to overcome obstacles, you will start to believe in yourself.

Internal

One thing that is offered in a recovery program is a built-in community. The first piece of this group is the staff. They are there to help you with anything you need to get through the process. Programs want all of their residents to succeed. They are there to assist when things get tough, and people feel like they have reached their breaking point.

The other part of the community is other residents. They gravitate toward like-minded people which often means others in similar circumstances. For those with substance use disorder (SUD), this means other people recovering from SUD within the same program.

Group therapy sessions are meant to stir this environment to life. Although there is a moderator throughout these sessions, it is very much up to the group as to the advice they give, the ways in which they connect, and the subjects they cover. The goal is to establish the trust that has been missing from everyone’s lives and remind them what a community looks like.

External

It is important for people in treatment to realize that they have a social safety network once they leave treatment and continue in their recovery process. This may include:

• Family
• Friends
• Fellow individuals in recovery
• Religious groups
• Like-minded strangers

The fact is that people are supported in treatment by those around them and this mentality must be continued.

A Useful Member

Part of the joy of being part of a community, both during and after treatment, is giving back to that same community that has been helping the individual. Although many people need assistance when they enter treatment and as they transition into recovery, there is also something special about giving back.

When a person is in a facility, they are encouraged in group therapy to give advice and opinions based on their own experiences. What has been found to be true is that not only do people need to be helped, they need to feel helpful. When a person feels needed, they often feel they have something to offer others. This adds a sense of importance to their existence.

As people begin to reenter society they will continue attending group sessions, which will give them more opportunities to not only listen but contribute. During this time they will also be reintegrating into general society and interacting with people they may feel different from. This may happen with friends, strangers, and new coworkers. In these cases, it is important for others to give them reasons to feel useful.

Day-to-day responsibilities are a great way for people to feel like they are giving back and are not simply feeding off a group but are actually a part of it.

Community at Twilight Recovery Center

At Twilight Recovery Center, we are dedicated to assisting our residents with their journey toward reentering society. In many ways, the program is centered around the community we have built here at our beachside facility. People come to us in need and we provide our staff and recovery peers to assist them along the way.

One thing that we pride ourselves on is the transition from our recovery program back into the real world. Everyday life can be tough for newly sober individuals, and we make sure that a person is ready to make the leap before we even make a discharge plan. Part of this involves watching how they interact in group therapy. When a person begins to show interest in the welfare of others, begins talking due to encouragement, and can see themselves as a useful member, they are one step closer to completing treatment.

We also make sure that they have a plan for when they leave. This means understanding their safety network. This could be anything from family and friends to doctors or even which groups they will join when they get home.

Regardless of a person’s problems, we are ready to be their guide. Providing a stable community is just the beginning.

When a person has anxiety, they may find themselves persistently worrying about a variety of subjects. Often, there is a physical component as well, including rapid breathing, sweating, nausea, and even an elevated heart rate. It can arise at any moment and for any reason. For some, it is a lifelong struggle, while others experience a momentary flare-up in specific situations. Regardless of the reason, anxiety is a state that many people would rather not endure.

Roots in Trauma

People with substance abuse problems caused or exacerbated by anxiety will often find that it has its origins in trauma. This may be recent trauma, or it could be unresolved trauma from childhood.

Childhood trauma leads to anxiety for the simple reason that it causes individuals to be scared of certain people and situations. One of the problems is that when there is childhood trauma, the anxiety is so intense that people may not wish to confront it.

Discovering Dual Diagnosis

Those that do seek help may be given a dual diagnosis. This means that their diagnosis includes a mental disorder coupled with substance abuse. For people with unresolved anxiety issues, this can be a game-changer.

A dual diagnosis may mean that the individual qualifies for medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which can lessen the mental and physical side effects of anxiety. When this happens, it will free the person of oppressive and cyclical thoughts and allow space for healing.

This will also give them a chance to confront their substance abuse with a clear head. They may not be devoid of anxiety, but medication and consistent therapy will make it manageable.

A person who discovers that they have a dual diagnosis may only find this out after entering a treatment program. This may be the first time they encounter accurate medical and psychological assistance. For many people, this has kept them from exploring their trauma. This has resulted in a protracted amount of personal suffering, which in turn has led to more anxiety and substance abuse.

The dual diagnosis will often be the first time this individual will be given specific proof and solutions to their most prevalent issues.

Anxiety and Substance Abuse Recovery

When a person chooses to enter recovery they may experience a brief, yet frightening, level of anxiety. This will result from making the leap from denial to full acceptance of their issues. The medical staff understands that this is an anxiety-inducing situation and will do everything to make the person feel at ease.

For some, the detox process can be an excruciating ordeal. However, they must clear their systems of toxins before moving on to the next phase of treatment. During the detox process, these people will experience withdrawal. Part of this withdrawal will be an anxiety response. Unfortunately, this is a typical response to have during detox. Following detox, this anxiety will lessen and may be replaced based on what awaits them in the next phase of treatment.

Residents should be aware that anxiety during treatment is entirely normal. Though it may create initial fears, they will begin to fall away as the healing process begins. For many people, the anxiety will return every so often, but anxiety is a part of life. Recovery will teach people to cope with anxiety by confronting it and allowing it to have its time.

The goal of substance abuse recovery is to heal the whole person. Part of this is helping people regulate overwhelming emotions. Anxiety clearly falls into this category. However, when someone can find the courage to confront their past, confront their addictions, and enter treatment, they are showing the level of personal strength necessary to deal with anxiety.

Twilight Recovery Center and Anxiety Treatment

At Twilight Recovery Center, our staff is fully aware of the role anxiety plays in the substance abuse process. This means everything from childhood trauma to anxiety over leaving treatment.

Our program exists to take a person who feels broken and teach them methods to become whole. Each person has the necessary building blocks to find their balance. Twilight Recovery Center will give residents the tools and support to realize this.

In the end, independence takes strength. It is our job to show addicts that they have the power to help themselves through one of the most challenging parts of their lives. Substance abuse and childhood trauma may seem like the hardest things to go through. However, it takes a particular person and a unique program to help that person through the process of dealing with both trauma and addiction.

Twilight Recovery Center is ready to help every resident and show them that, in a luxury environment surrounded by tropical beauty, a person can learn peace, acceptance, and strength.

If a person cannot admit they have a substance abuse problem, it may fall to others to step in. When they do, this is called an intervention. At the time of intervention, people will come together to discuss the problem with the individual. There are a variety of reasons this may happen. However, they are often one of the following:

• A danger to themselves
• Unable to admit they have a problem
• Causing problems at work
• A danger to others
• Unable to recognize their own problematic behaviors

In each of these cases, the persistence of the issue or issues has made it necessary for others to step in.

Why Is Intervention Important?

An individual who is unable to differentiate between normal and adverse behavior may require outside assistance. This can involve people at a variety of stages of life. However, when it comes to substance abuse, there may not only be an inability, but a refusal to admit issues.

The perception of self-control can be all that stands between a person and their ability to overcome their addictions. At this point, loved ones need to break down this final barrier and show the individual that they have lost all self-control. It can often be a difficult moment, but if done correctly, it will jumpstart the recovery process.

Who Benefits From Guided Intervention?

When people are nervous about organizing an intervention, it can easily fall apart. This may lead the individual to feel attacked or even shunned by the people who are trying to express love and concern. Often, a failed intervention can lead to even more issues and makes it harder to approach the person at a later date. This is why a guided intervention is beneficial.

A guided intervention involves bringing in a professional who is skilled at mediation. They will approach the intervention well in advance, allowing each person involved to discuss what they want to say and how they want to say it. The interventionist will make sure everyone’s thoughts are organized and that they are confident in their statements.

They will also ensure that each person has a chance to speak during the intervention. This may sound like a simple task. However, without someone to guide the intervention, it may devolve into a yelling match or unresolved silence.

The Road to Acceptance

Once a person accepts that they are on the wrong path and that they need assistance, the first step to recovery has been reached. However, the road to that point is fraught with possible dead-ends. It is important to remember that an intervention is not easy and that, without a guide, it may take several attempts to get to the point of true acceptance.

Intervention and the Road to Recovery

As the first step on the road to recovery, guided intervention comes at a pivotal moment. When an intervention works, it will start the dominos falling into place. A professional interventionist will make sure that you have the next steps mapped out. This will ensure that the person does not have any time to waste before entering a detox/rehab program.

If too much time is given, they may change their mind or become vindictive about being placed in treatment. In the end, some people will resist either way. These people will need to accept responsibility for treatment to work eventually. However, family and friends can feel confident that they have done all they can to facilitate the healing process.

How Twilight Recovery Center Can Help

When a family feels they are ready to put a loved one into a detox/rehab program, Twilight Recovery Center can help. We are ready to do all that we can to facilitate this transition.

For people with loved ones stuck in the grip of substance use disorder, finding the right facility can often be half the battle. There is a worry that the individual will be given sub-par care, that they may not have a good experience, and that if there are too many negative pieces, they may have a higher chance of relapse.

At Twilight Recovery Center

We provide a luxury rehab experience that will have lasting effects on your loved one. The care and attention we provide do more for our residents than any comparable program. Our beautiful beach location will instantly put our residents at ease, and the non-traditional therapies we provide, such as yoga and tai chi, serve to strengthen the whole person.

If you are ready for your loved one to enter a program but are unsure as to how to start the guided intervention process, It is our goal to point you in the right direction. Remember that this first step must be taken before someone is ready to come through our doors.

When this process is ready to go, we are ready to help. Contact Twilight Recovery Center, and your loved one will be in the best hands and well on the road to recovery.