The Alphabet of Recovery Fresh Start uses cognitive therapy to help patients break unhealthy patterns
Fresh Start Comprehensive Center uses cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) to equip clients with techniques that can control their tendencies for addictive behavior and also provide useful strategies for a lasting recovery. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, CBT is based on the theory that treatment for maladaptive behaviors should focus on learning processes.The goal is to improve a person’s ability to recognize harmful triggers and execute skills to better handle the situations leading to their drug use. Thoughts and beliefs can influence mood and behavior. By creating more adaptive and flexible thinking, a person becomes more capable of handling reaction-inducing situations that could potentially lead to dangerous activities. “Self-monitoring” helps recognize when to apply these strategies. Fresh Start’s counselor James Rogers use a form of CBT called rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), which follows a concise model for self-monitoring that is easily applicable when clients need it most. “Changing the way you perceive the situation is what can stop unhealthy reactions.” -James Rogers, counselor, Fresh Start Comprehensive Center 34
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