Beachway prescribes to traditional approaches of therapy through individual, group and family therapy session. However, we also believe in a holistic approach to substance abuse treatment. It becomes a vital part of the program to offer dynamic therapeutic modalities and to effectively treat the “entire person.” Some of the modalities allow clients to be reached…
Most often, treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction will require the individual to go through a detoxification program in order to ensure that all traces of drugs or alcohol are removed from their body, and any withdrawal symptoms can run their course prior to embarking on the rehabilitation process. The detoxification process is also…
With an everlasting passion for helping people, Carrie Carlton, the lead therapist at Beachway Therapy Center has a knack for exactly that as she continues to assist her clients to rebuild themselves into successful members of society. “She engaged me immediately by taking the time to get to know me, she taught me how to…
While there are many things to consider prior to embarking on your alcohol addiction treatment, below are some key areas of focus to help you prepare yourself for the treatment, rehabilitation and recovery process. 1) Know You Need And Are Ready For Help Most people have heard this but it is imperative to acknowledge you…
To stop taking drugs and/or alcohol when you have developed a physical dependency is not easy or comfortable and sometimes, depending on the substance, how much and how long you have been using, as well as other factors, it can be dangerous and even life threatening. An assessment by a medical professional and, if deemed…
Bold, strong, challenging, tough, impressive, and educated are all words used to describe the Clinical Director of Beachway Therapy Center. Jennifer Saad came to Beachway Therapy Center a little over 3 years ago as a primary therapist, and was a force to be reckoned with from the very start. Today acting as the Clinical director…
In the treatment of addiction we often see addicts and alcoholics that have experienced trauma in their lives. The statistics from research show that the rate of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) in people with substance abuse use disorders is 12% to 34% vs. 8% in the general population of adults (SAMHSA, 2005.) In addition,…
“So, what is Breathwork?” “Don’t we breathe all the time?” These are some of the questions I hear when I introduce Breathwork to the new clients at Beachway Therapy Center who aren’t familiar with this technique. Breathwork is an effective tool that can be utilized in many therapeutic applications in conjunction with traditional treatment and…
EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a technique that has been shown to produce positive results in the treatment of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and disturbing memories or thoughts, as well as other psychological disturbances. EMDR has even been shown to be effective in substance abuse and addiction treatment. The technique was initially developed…
Facts About Eating Disorders, Statistics & Treatments Learn About Eating Disorders Eating disorders are more prevalent across our society than most people initially think. There are many different factors which contribute to this, including the influence of our media and culture on our body image and expectations. Additionally, from peer pressure, to family or cultural…