COUNSELING SERVICES

Tailoring a program to your family's unique set of needs

Counseling
Our experience has shown that many people begin to fall back into old patterns of behavior and thinking, whether they are with those new to recovery, back with their family, friends, or associates. All those touched by the addict's life benefit from counseling on issues specific to the addictive process. ARP offers a complete range of counseling services. There are many issues that fuel addictive thought and behavior, and ARP believes that relapse is, in large part, due to not effectively addressing those issues. We tailor a program to fit each person's or family's needs.

Post-Treatment Chemical Dependency Counseling
People leaving treatment are often referred to an ongoing aftercare program. ARP works closely with these programs to develop stronger levels of recovery. We add a family component, as well as work with employers, school personnel, or others to address potential relapse issues. Often, there are issues related to money and finances that have fueled the addiction before treatment. If these issues are not addressed, relapse becomes a stronger possibility.

Family Counseling
We recommend counseling and coaching for spouses/partners, parents, children and people of influence that support the recovering addict. Chemical dependency is considered a “family disease” and it is important to involve family in the recovery process. Most often, there is a sense of relief when a loved one completes treatment, but that is just the beginning of his or her recovery. The family may feel lost as to how they can support someone who is new to recovery, and may need to work on taking better care of themselves. Feelings of anger, resentment, codependency and many others may become issues when integrating the recovering addict back into the family. ARP's counseling and education will ease the stress of that process.

Family Meetings
Many times, families encounter issues related to addiction and recovery whether with those active in their addiction, or even those who are in a stabilized recovery program. We facilitate and mediate family meetings to develop strategies for moving forward. This can be a single meeting or it can involve achieving specific goals.

Counseling of Young Adults / Adolescents
ARP offers specialized services for this critical stage in a young person's recovery. For the younger person new to recovery, a myriad of relapse triggers may reveal themselves. Relapse rates for those under 25 tend to be higher than the general population. ARP works closely with aftercare programs to minimize relapse risks.