Is Residential Treatment Right for You?

A residential treatment program is a type of program that helps people learn to cope with substance use disorders (SUDs), major depressive disorder (MDD), and other mental health conditions safely and effectively. It gives people a supportive environment where they can work on their recovery without any distractions from their lives that can get in the way. A residential program is the best way to overcome addiction, depression, or other treatable mental health conditions. 

The Right Step welcomes anyone who’s struggling with addiction, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or other mental health issues and wants to find a safe place to work on their recovery. If you feel our residential drug rehab can help you or a loved one, call 17135283709 today to schedule a consultation and tour of our treatment centers. 

What Is a Residential Treatment Program?

A residential treatment program is a structured 24/7 program where clients who are struggling with addiction or other mental health conditions can receive intensive therapeutic and rehabilitative care. It offers a multidisciplinary approach in a secure and secluded residence with medical assistance, behavioral therapy, and holistic therapy. 

A residential program typically lasts 30 to 60 days or longer and can include many beneficial therapies. Once you’ve completed residential treatment, you’ll continue working with a therapist through a partial hospitalization program, an intensive outpatient program, and aftercare or alumni programs. 

The Benefits of Residential Treatment

Participating in residential treatment has many benefits. It provides a safe and comfortable environment where you can talk about your symptoms and learn healthy coping skills to help you manage your symptoms and triggers more effectively. 

A Better Understanding of Your Mental Health

A professional therapist will sit with you and educate you on how the disorder can affect you, its symptoms, and the types of therapy used to treat it. Behavioral therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), is used to help clients identify triggering situations and develop new behaviors to replace the negative ones. 

Other types of behavioral therapy used in residential treatment include:

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
  • Motivational interviewing (MI)
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Relapse prevention therapy (RPT)

A residential program will include mindfulness practices, yoga and meditation, and holistic therapy to teach healthy ways to express yourself and other essential life skills. 

Time to Work on Your Recovery

A residential treatment program gives you time to work on your recovery without any outside distractions or interruptions. You’ll live full-time at a treatment center for up to 90 days or longer if necessary. Generally, most clients require 30 days of residential treatment before graduating to outpatient care. 

Learn Valuable Life Skills

During residential treatment, you’ll participate in several life skills training. Substance use disorders can disrupt a person’s life, and they may need to re-learn valuable life skills. These include essential skills, such as stress or anger management, improved communication skills, emotional regulation, nutrition, and problem-solving skills.

Build a Strong Support Network

One of the most significant benefits of a residential program is the relationships you’ll build with your peers. During group therapy, you can talk with others and participate in role-playing games, animal-assisted therapy, group outings, and other holistic therapies.

The relationships you develop will be there during difficult days when symptoms and triggers return. Plus, family therapy can help parents, children, and spouses better understand the disorder and how they can become integral to the recovery process. 

Enroll in Residential Drug Rehab Today at The Right Step in Texas

The Right Step is here to aid your journey if you need a residential treatment program to support a safe and effective recovery. We have several locations where you can enroll in our residential drug rehab program and begin healing. Our programs utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and holistic therapies to give you the best chances of reaching your sober goals. 

If you’d like more information regarding our residential treatment program, fill out our online form or call 17135283709 today to speak with our knowledgeable team. 

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