Art Therapy in Sacramento
As a holistic addiction treatment center in Sacramento, California, we use a combination of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, alternative treatments, and activities that support whole-person healing. Art therapy is one of the many treatments offered at our facility. Whether you’re looking for a program that offers art therapy in Sacramento for yourself or someone else you know, you’re in the right place.
Let’s define art therapy and talk about how it can help people overcoming substance use disorders first. Then, we’ll discuss what to expect in art therapy sessions, how art therapy is used in our programs, our care levels, and some of the reasons clients choose us for their addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment needs.
What is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a type of mental health therapy that involves making art projects. Often, art therapy sessions also involve discussing the art projects you make. Art therapy can be highly advantageous for people overcoming mental health concerns such as trauma, grief, or diagnosable mental health conditions and substance use disorders. According to research, art therapy for addiction can assist group discussions and decrease denial, among other benefits. Many people enjoy art therapy sessions, finding that the treatment aids self-expression, stress management, and internal healing while helping them overcome other specific challenges like perfectionism and emotional dysregulation.
What to Expect in Art Therapy Sessions
Like other therapies, art therapy sessions are conducted by licensed mental health professionals. Art therapists have specialized training and will have credentials by their names, such as ATR (art therapy registered) or ATR-BC (art therapy board certified).
Art therapy sessions can use any creative medium. For example, in an art therapy session, you may:
- Cut out and arrange photos and words to make collages.
- Use clay.
- Paint.
- Create objects, like paper masks.
- Draw.
These are just some examples of the kinds of art a person could make in art therapy. Art therapy can take place in the form of individual therapy sessions or group therapy sessions. Our programs offer regular art therapy groups as a part of treatment.
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How Art Therapy is Used in Our Programs
In art therapy groups at Pathways Recovery, you’ll make pieces of art with an art therapist there to guide you. Art therapy groups are used in conjunction with other treatment methods and activities at Pathways Recovery. Other treatments at Pathways Recovery include but aren’t limited to the following.
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
- Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
- Exposure to 12-step meetings.
- Family therapy for addiction.
- Body movement and yoga.
- Medication management.
- Relapse prevention.
- Brainspotting.
During the admissions process, you will get a comprehensive intake assessment that’ll help the Pathways Recovery team get to know you better, exploring possibilities like the need for dual-diagnosis treatment. All clients get an individualized treatment plan, regardless of what level of care they are in at our facility.
Our Care Levels
Art therapy can be used in both inpatient or outpatient treatment settings for addiction and dual-diagnosis disorders. Pathways Recovery offers multiple levels of care, including detox services, inpatient rehab, intensive outpatient, and outpatient treatment programs. Here’s a little bit about what to expect in each.
- Detox: Getting off of drugs and alcohol can come with mental and physical withdrawal symptoms. Designed to help you through the acute withdrawal process, detox lasts for about 7-10 days. Many people attend our detox center to help them get off of substances safely before transitioning to another care level.
- Inpatient rehab: Our residential inpatient programs for addiction help you build new patterns away from daily life triggers. The inpatient programs at Pathways Recovery involve a full daily schedule of treatment activities and offer 24/7 support. Many clients stay in inpatient rehab for about six weeks, but the length of your stay may vary based on factors like personal needs and preferences.
- Outpatient programs: Intensive outpatient and outpatient programs can be ideal for people who are at a point in their recovery where they can balance work or school with treatment. Often, clients attend outpatient treatment following an inpatient program to aid their transition back into everyday life. We have an intensive outpatient program (IOP), which is more intensive than a traditional outpatient program, and an outpatient program.
When you reach out to us about starting treatment, we can help you decide on the right treatment path or starting level of care for you.
Why Choose Pathways Recovery?
What features set Pathways Recovery apart? In addition to offering a wide range of therapies, comprehensive intake assessments, individualized treatment plans, and multiple care levels, here are some of the reasons clients choose us.
- Insurance coverage: Pathways Recovery accepts a wide range of health insurance plans to make paying for life-changing treatment easier. You can verify your insurance benefits for care at Pathways Recovery online through our website or by calling our admissions line with your insurance card or information ready.
- Gender-specific care: Gender can impact your experiences with substance use, mental health, and addiction recovery. As part of our commitment to maintaining a comfortable healing environment that fits the unique needs of our clients, we have a gender-specific program for men and a gender-specific program for women.
- Facility and amenities: Our luxury treatment centers in California offer fresh meals prepared daily, comfortable private and semi-private rooms, home-like communal spaces, transportation services, on-site fitness, pool access, and other amenities.
- Alumni program: After treatment is over, you’ll have instant access to our alumni program, which offers in-person and virtual connection opportunities for continued support. This can be important for those in recovery, along with aftercare planning.
We make it a point to address the underlying causes of substance use disorders rather than focusing on surface-level behaviors alone. Pathways Recovery treats a broad range of substance use disorders and dual-diagnosis conditions. Connect with us today to discover more about how our treatment center can help you or someone else in your life.
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Learn More About Art Therapy at Pathways Recovery
Pathways Recovery is a top-rated drug rehab center in California. We are proud to offer art therapy in Sacramento alongside other treatments that help clients overcome addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns. If you are interested in learning more about getting art therapy in Sacramento at our facility or have any other questions about our inpatient and outpatient programs, please contact Pathways Recovery today.
To get in touch with Pathways Recovery, call 1-916-251-0332 or connect with us online. The admissions team at Pathways Recovery is here to help you start the intake process or answer any questions you might have about treatment.
