Individualized Treatment Programs
Co-occurring disorders, also known as a dual diagnosis, is the condition describing an individual with both chemical dependency and an emotional or psychiatric illness. This can include depression (bipolar), anxiety, o.c.d., personality disorders, etc. Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is one of the very few facilities which appropriately and successfully treat co-occurring disorders/dual diagnosis.
Depression
Millions of people suffer from diagnosed as well as undiagnosed depression. Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is one of the leading treatment centers for successfully treatment what is known as dual diagnosis / co-occurring disorders.
Co-occurring disorder or Dual Diagnosis is when someone has both a chemical dependency and a diagnosed mood disorder, such as depression. Many people who suffer from alcohol and drug abuse also are clinically depressed. Depression and other mood disorders are very treatable conditions. If necessary, our staff psychiatrist can prescribe the appropriate medication. Medication is merely to help the client maintain emotional stability.
Our clinical team is extensively trained to recognize and treat mood disorders, especially depression. Dependency and mood disorders need to be treated concurrently to insure successful, long term recovery. By applying the proper therapy and addressing key underlying issues, depression and other mood disorders become simply a part of a recovering person’s program.
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Trauma Recovery
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is one of the leading treatment centers for successfully treating what is known as co-occurring disorders. Co-occurring / Dual diagnosed disorders occur when someone has both a chemical dependency and a diagnosed mood disorder, such as trauma. Trauma is considered to be any event in a person’s past which deeply and profoundly affected their psyche to the point of it negatively impacting their reactions and interactions with situations and the quality of life. Unresolved trauma can be the underlying root cause of alcoholism substance abuse or any a mood disorder. The Trauma Program at BHOPB offers effective trauma resolution through a variety of clinical interventions including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. This state of the art technique has proven a very successful tool for treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma related conditions.
Anger Management
Many people suffer from uncontrollable anger and rage problems. Often it is the people around this person who must suffer, as the person usually directs their anger at those closest to them. Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is one of the leading treatment centers for successfully treating what is known as co-occurring disorders, Co-occurring disorders are when someone has both a chemical dependency and some other behavioral issue, such as anger.
Anger is a basic, human emotion. Learning to successfully manage it appropriately requires therapy, education and support. Participants learn how to cope with internal and external emotional conflict. Angry, hostile feelings can often be triggers for substance abuse. In group and individual counseling, participants learn the tools for acquiring greater self-awareness to use to manage their anger.
Pain Management
Today, millions of Americans suffer with all sorts of physical concerns which cause them very serious pain. Naturally, these people are prescribed appropriate medications to help them cope and mange their condition. What often times happens is this drug are so powerful and the need so great, their bodies soon built up a tolerance for them.
They then need more of the drug to obtain the same effect. And inevitably they become overly dependent on them and it has a very negative effect on the quality of their lives. Patients suffering from chronic pain and chemical dependency face unique challenges in recovery. Our Pain Management Program uses a wide range of proven treatment methods, including chiropractic, massage, hypnosis and flexibility training. Participants learn stress reduction techniques, nutrition and the skills necessary to manage pain while abstaining from using addictive substances.
Stress Anxiety Management
Today’s intense, high paced, technology oriented world is stressful. Working for a living has never been so difficult or demanding. And when you add parenting and other relationships into the mix, it can become overwhelming. Many people who feel stressed out, resort to drugs and/or alcohol to self medicate and soothe their anxiety and frazzled nerves. Managing life's stressors is a key to long term alcohol and drug abuse recovery.
The Life Stress Management Program here at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is designed to develop new strategies and mechanisms for reducing anxiety. By implementing useful effective tools such as medication, mindfulness and breath work, our clients change the way the deal with the issues in their life.
Young Adults Treatment Program
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches feels is essential to have a special program for clients 18 to 24 years old. Growing up in today’s world has never been more difficult. There is more peer pressure to use drug s and alcohol than ever before. Patients between the ages of 18 and 24 are automatically enrolled in our young adult program. This program is designed to deal with the issues facing people in this special age group.
The rights of passage inherent in this stage of life are addressed in small and individual counseling sessions. This program provides a caring atmosphere for young adults to share, learn and grow together. The young adult program allows for people in this age group to relate to other clients stories. This powerful technique of sharing helps these special people to relate better to their own concerns.
Impaired Executives & Professionals Treatment
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches has earned a reputation for helping doctors, nurses and other health care providers overcome their alcohol or drug abuse issues. Some people don’t realize how many health care professionals end up needing drug or alcohol rehabilitation. The reason, in part, is that this field more than any other, requires a tremendous amount of dedication and commitment which can take it toll. It is also very stress filled. Download Impaired professional brochure.
Health care professionals suffering from dependency issues and behavioral disorders require very specialized treatment. This program is directed by a licensed professional in addiction medicine. The first step is a comprehensive assessment and evaluation. Based on the results, an individualized treatment plan is formulated. Licensing concerns and state board requirements are administered in detail. Participants in our Impaired Health care Professional's Program can expect to return to practice with complete confidence and in recovery. Confidentiality is absolute.
Public Safety
Perhaps the most stressful career in the world is in the field of law enforcement and public safety and can lead to using drugs or alcohol to cope. Here at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, these public servants are treated with special care and concern for their unique issues and job pressures. This program is designed specifically for police and fireman. A twenty-five year public safety veteran facilitates our Safety Officer's Program. Public safety officers respond best to treatment with those who have shared their common experiences. Our clinical team provides a highly developed recovery program designed to address the unique requirements of Public Safety Officers. Treatment methods include PTSD therapy, guilt and shame resolution, anger management and coping with violence workshops. Participants meet in separate peer groups and have individual sessions with personal therapists. Download law enforcement treatment brochure.
