Addiction Counseling & Therapy in Columbus, Ohio

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Group Counseling at Dove Recovery in Columbus, Ohio, allows patients to share a confidential, therapeutic experience with their peers in the presence of a trained professional. Attendees will learn skills and receive sober support that will help them on their journey to recovery.

Daily groups are offered using a 28-week Matrix Model curriculum.

Benefits of Group Counseling

Group counseling offers opportunities for clients to:

• Develop communication skills and participate in socialization experiences not revolving around substance use
• Establish a helping, supportive environment that is also open to confronting one another when necessary
• Introduce structure and discipline
• Advance individual recovery by helping others

These sessions also provide a space for group leaders to share information, teach new skills, and guide patients as they learn and practice new behaviors.

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be an effective treatment for those struggling with addiction and mental health issues like anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on how a person’s thoughts affect their feelings and actions. Therapists help patients identify negative patterns of thinking that contribute to their issues, and once identified, patients begin working to replace those thoughts with healthier, more productive thoughts.

At Dove Recovery, CBT is part of comprehensive addiction treatment plans. Helping patients learn to recognize triggers that may lead to substance abuse, allows them to develop strategies to avoid or more effectively deal with those triggers.

Benefits of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive-behavioral therapy through Dove Recovery in Columbus, Ohio, offers many patient benefits, such as:

• Improved Emotional Regulation
  • Patients learn to identify their feelings and recognize their emotional impact on their behavior, allowing them to better manage difficult situations without resorting to substance abuse or other unhealthy coping mechanisms.
• Increased Self-Awareness
  • CBT can help patients better understand themselves and why they act the way they do in certain situations, allowing them the opportunity to make healthier decisions.
• Developed Coping Skills
  • Coping skills can help patients manage triggers and find calm in stressful times. CBT helps them learn techniques like:
    • Relaxation exercises
    • Mindfulness meditation techniques
    • Journaling exercises
• Improved Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills
  • CBT at Dove Recovery focuses on developing essential skills to help patients facing difficult choices. Improving problem-solving and decision-making skills can help patients in the challenging situations they may face.
• Enhanced Communication Skills
  • Our therapy sessions work to improve communication between clients and therapists, family members, and others within a client’s support network. Working on assertive communication styles and building trust is key.

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A supportive family program can be a powerful tool to help those in addiction recovery. The goal of family therapy at Dove Recovery in Columbus, Ohio, is to build healthier relationships by addressing the issues causing tension or stress within the family system through:

• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Better understanding 

Family therapy consists of individual and group sessions. Each family member will meet with the therapist alone to discuss the dynamics of their relationship and issues within the family–with a focus on addiction. Then, everyone comes together for a group session to discuss their experiences and work together toward mutually beneficial solutions. 

Benefits of Family Therapy for Addiction

Family is an important first support network for most people and can be crucial for overcoming addiction. It can help boost this support structure by:

• Improving communication
  • An open dialogue about feelings and experiences in a judgment and criticism-free zone can help families better understand each other’s needs.
• Strengthening relationships
  • Stronger, long-lasting connections can develop when families learn to empathize and recognize each other's strengths and weaknesses.
• Increasing self-awareness
  • Family members can become more aware of their thoughts and feelings during therapy, which can help reduce negative behaviors or patterns that could contribute to addiction or the risk of future relapse.
• Improving mental health
  • Improved communication can lead to improved mental health, which, in turn, can help reduce stress and anxiety throughout the family unit.
• Teaching healthy coping skills
  • Family therapy can help those undergoing addiction treatment develop coping skills that will come in handy as difficult situations arise during their recovery journey.

If you or someone you know is affected by a substance use disorder, family therapy can be a great tool for everyone involved.