What Makes a Rehab Holistic?

Holistic rehab centers take a comprehensive approach to addiction treatment, addressing not only the physical aspects of addiction but also the emotional, mental, and spiritual components. These centers recognize that addiction is a multifaceted issue, one that affects every part of an individual’s life. Therefore, they integrate a wide range of therapies, from traditional methods like counseling and medication to alternative practices such as yoga, meditation, and acupuncture. 

This approach ensures that treatment is not just about managing symptoms but about fostering overall well-being, helping individuals reconnect with themselves on a deeper level. Holistic rehab also emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes, community support, and the development of healthy coping mechanisms, ensuring that individuals are equipped to maintain sobriety long after they leave the facility. By focusing on healing the mind, body, and spirit, these centers offer a path to recovery that is as much about personal transformation as it is about overcoming addiction.

Seven Arrows Recovery is a holistic rehab that focuses on the person as a whole. It offers a sanctuary where individuals can heal in a supportive, nurturing environment that honors their unique journey to wellness.

Critical Components of a Holistic Rehab

A traditional rehab typically focuses on the clinical aspect of recovery, aiming to reduce symptoms and help individuals stop using. Holistic rehabs, on the other hand, take a more profound process by addressing all aspects of a person. These rehabs understand that addiction and mental health conditions often stem from emotional stress, past life experiences, and trauma. They also understand that addiction can impact individuals’ relationships, lifestyle, health, and overall well-being. In understanding this, holistic rehabs aim to provide a more well-rounded approach to recovery that will lead to long-term, sustainable recovery. Some of the key components of a holistic rehab include:

1. Whole-Person Approach

Holistic rehab centers focus on treating the whole person rather than just the addiction. This approach considers the patient’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects, ensuring that all dimensions of a person’s well-being are addressed in the recovery process.

2. Complementary Therapies

These centers often offer a variety of complementary therapies alongside traditional medical treatments.

  • Acupuncture
  • Yoga
  • Meditation and Mindfulness
  • Massage Therapy
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Art and Music Therapy

3. Personalized Treatment Plans

Each individual’s treatment plan is tailored to their specific needs, often including a combination of traditional and alternative therapies.

4. Focus on Mental Health

Holistic rehabs often place a strong emphasis on mental health, incorporating therapies like:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Psychotherapy
  • Group and Individual Counseling

5. Integrative Medicine

Integrative medicine combines conventional Western medicine with complementary and alternative therapies, optimizing the body’s natural healing abilities while addressing the whole person.

6. Spiritual Wellness

These centers often incorporate spiritual practices, which might include:

  • Meditation
  • Mindfulness practices
  • 12-Step or alternative spiritual programs

7. Life Skills Training

Holistic rehab centers often provide life skills training to help individuals reintegrate into society post-treatment. This can include:

  • Career counseling
  • Educational support
  • Stress management techniques

8. Environmental Healing

The environment of holistic rehab centers is usually designed to promote healing and wellness, and they are often situated in serene, natural settings.

9. Community and Support Networks

Emphasis on building a supportive community within and outside rehab, including family therapy and support groups.

Holistic Healing with Seven Arrows Recovery

In summary, holistic rehab centers aim to provide a nurturing environment where all aspects of an individual’s well-being are addressed to promote lasting recovery. Integrating traditional and alternative therapies, focusing on mental and spiritual health, and emphasizing personal growth and community support, Seven Arrows Recovery is a holistic rehab that focuses on the person, offering a sanctuary where true healing can occur on every level.

Laura Harder, LAC, M.A.

About the Author:
Laura Bailey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from Temple University in Philadelphia, and a Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling from Southwestern College in Santa Fe. Laura has worked in community mental health and residential settings throughout New Mexico and Arizona since 2013. Laura has a passion for treating addiction, trauma, and co-occurring disorders.

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Lindsay Rothschild LCSW, CCTP, SAP

Lindsay Rothschild is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Substance Abuse Professional with a passion for assisting others in activating their own inner healing intelligence. She completed her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Arizona State University in 2011 and went on to study various ancient wisdom traditions for healing. Her training as a Clinical Trauma Professional and over a decade of experience working with trauma survivors has afforded her a rich understanding of the powerful impact of trauma on the mind, body and soul.

Lindsay studied holistic nutrition and trauma informed yoga at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. Lindsay is certified in the Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method™ and is also a registered yoga teacher. She most recently completed training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Lindsay partners with the Arizona Trauma Institute to facilitate trainings for mental health professionals and educators in the community in an effort to promote awareness around Trauma Informed Care. Lindsay is also the owner of Roots to Rise, PLLC where she provides somatic psychotherapy, EMDR therapy, supervision, trauma informed yoga, and substance abuse professional services. Lindsay describes herself as having a wild and free spirit, an open heart and a belief that all humans have the capacity for transformation and growth.

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Dr. Tracey Oppenheim MD

Dr. Oppenheim was born and raised in Michigan. She completed her medical school education, general and child and adolescent psychiatry training at the University of Michigan. Go Blue! She is passionate about the mind body spiritual connection and has completed additional training in integrative psychiatry. Dr. Oppenheim believes in each individual’s ability to heal through discovering their inner healing intelligence.