Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

While in a drug or alcohol addiction treatment program, a variety of therapies are used to help patients maintain their sobriety. Family counseling, group therapy, and individual psychotherapy all play a role in providing individuals with substance use disorders the tools and skills to prevent relapse once they leave treatment. REBT for addiction, i.e. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy for addiction, is another type of therapy that is used to facilitate sustained recovery. REBT techniques and interventions are successful treatment modalities that you may find especially helpful during your time at Harmony Ridge Recovery Center. Being one of the leading drug and alcohol treatment centers in West Virginia, we focus on the health and well-being of our patients first and foremost.

REBT is a form of psychotherapy that combines components of both cognitive and behavioral therapies, which are often used for treating different types of addiction. Therapists use REBT in the same way that psychiatrists and psychologists use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Irrational or negative thought patterns are identified in REBT therapy sessions. Once these beliefs are identified, a therapist will work with you to replace them with positive and constructive thoughts and beliefs.

REBT techniques are useful in treating many different psychological issues. People who are suffering from mental illnesses, in particular, benefit greatly from this therapy. Additionally, REBT is used to treat:

• Insomnia
• Fears and phobias
• Addictive behaviors
• Overwhelming feelings of guilt
• Excessive anger and aggression
• Feelings of depression and anxiety
• Procrastination or an inability to focus
• Eating disorders or disordered eating habits

REBT therapists teach their patients to identify and analyze irrational beliefs. REBT therapists also help their clients explore the consequences of accepting such beliefs and encourage them to think about the rationalization for these beliefs. This is accomplished through the use of countering, role-playing, modeling, shaping, behavioral experiments, paradoxical intentions, reframing, and distraction.

While most people want to do well in life, negative thoughts can hold them back. Unfortunately, these thoughts can be so powerful that they influence how one reacts to his or her environment and situations in life. Furthermore, these thoughts can transform a seemingly normal situation into one which diminishes your self-worth based on how you perceive the situation.

Irrational feelings that push you away from your goals and towards drugs can be overcome through the application of REBT techniques. For example, let’s say you text a friend to see if he or she wants to go out for dinner. You don’t hear back from them for hours. Irrational thoughts will push you to believe that you have no true friends, your friend hates you, and that they have been spending hours figuring out how to turn you down.

In reality, your friend may be busy or at work and will respond when he or she has the chance. Instead of waiting for your friend’s text, you may tell him or her something off-putting or delete his or her number. REBT would instead have you recognize that such thoughts and behaviors are not helpful and are often irrational.

A person’s beliefs are often influenced by a goal being blocked. If we take the example of a friend not responding for hours, the goal being blocked is having dinner with said friend. The perceived blocking of this goal is what led to thoughts like: “I have no friends” or “this friend hates me.” Then to cope with feelings of loneliness and embarrassment, the person with these thoughts will turn to drugs or alcohol to cope.

In REBT, these harmful patterns are eliminated through the use of a model called the ABC model. The ABC model is used to analyze situations. Each of the letters represents the core principles of REBT. The A is the activating event, the B is the negative beliefs, and the c is the consequences of acting on those beliefs.

How the ABC Model of REBT Works

Using the example of a friend not texting back, these are how the core principles of REBT work:

• Activating event: This is the situation that triggered a negative emotion, thought, or belief. In our example, the A is the friend not replying right away.
• Belief or irrational thought: The belief that your friend dislikes you was the irrational thought in this situation.
• Consequences: The consequences of irrational thought can be emotional distress, feelings of anxiety and depression, or the urge to turn to drugs.

REBT therapy techniques focus on helping patients to reframe how they respond to an activating event. Using our example, a therapist would encourage the patient to think of more logical reasons why the friend didn’t respond. Maybe the friend was at work or busy running errands. The friend’s phone could have been out of battery, or the ringtone was on silent. On the other hand, even if the friend weren’t interested, REBT would encourage the patient not to take that to mean there is something inherently wrong with themselves.

There are many ways to treat substance abuse and addiction. Here at Harmony Ridge, we offer various forms of therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, family therapy, group therapy, art therapy, and other holistic therapies. No matter what your needs are, we will find treatment options that work best for you.

Inpatient and outpatient rehab

If you are considering inpatient drug rehab in WV, look no further than the one Harmony Ridge has to offer. The advantage of our inpatient program is that you receive around-the-clock care and live according to a strict schedule. Living in Harmony Ridge residential facility means being far from any kind of distraction.

On the other hand, you may also opt for an intensive outpatient program West Virginia residents highly recommend. The difference is that you don’t have to live in a facility, but only to come to the center a few times a week and stay no longer than 6 hours. This is a more appropriate option for patients who have families to take care of or businesses to run. Furthermore, outpatient rehab can also be a step-down treatment from intensive inpatient.

We offer rehab programs for treating addiction to hard drugs

In addition to REBT therapy, other forms of treatment are required in order to treat addiction to hard drugs in its entirety:

• Cocaine addiction: Harmony Ridge is a cocaine rehab West Virginia center offering inpatient and outpatient treatment paired with REBT and other forms of psychotherapy.
• Fentanyl addiction: As one of the fentanyl rehab centers offering resources and treatments for a complete recovery, Harmony Ridge is the place where you can start your journey toward sobriety.
• Heroin addiction: When it comes to West Virginia heroin rehab centers, Harmony Ridge is one of those offering the right medical and psychological care you need.
• Methamphetamine addiction: Don’t hesitate to contact Harmony Ridge if you’re looking for a meth rehab center West Virginia locals trust the most for its innovative approach towards wholesome recovery.

Harmony Ridge provides effective marijuana rehab

For individuals suffering physical and mental consequences from long-term marijuana use, Harmony Ridge offers a proper rehab program that consists of medical care and psychotherapy.  Don’t hesitate to reach out to us and learn why we operate as one of the most efficient marijuana rehab West Virginia centers.

Treatments for sedative drugs

If you struggle with withdrawal symptoms after prolonged use of benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and Ambien, it means you’ve developed a physical and mental dependency on these substances. In order to help you overcome it, we offer the following treatments:

• Barbiturates rehab 
• Ambien rehab 
• Benzo rehab 

Rest assured that Harmony Ridge is one of the best Ambien, Barbiturates, and Benzo rehab centers where the staff is ready to help you leave addiction in the past and begin a new life chapter.

We treat addiction to prescription stimulants and opiates

We also have stimulants rehab program on offer for individuals suffering harmful consequences due to the abuse of prescription stimulants. Before you enter rehab, you’ll go through a medical detox to get the drug out of your system.

In addition, we also work as an opiate rehab center and offer a highly effective treatment for addiction to Oxycodone and other opiate drugs.

You have a possibility to join our Aftercare program once you are discharged

The Aftercare program serves as an anchor for the first months of your sober life. During the program, you would attend regular therapy sessions and commit to practicing coping skills and techniques you learn during your specific rehab program. Long-lasting sobriety is a lot easier achievable for those who opt for the aftercare program.