Motivational Interviewing at Banyan Mass

When it comes to substance abuse and addiction recovery, it is not unusual for people to struggle. Not only is this a stressful time, but also it can be both physically and emotionally draining. For some people, finding the motivation to continue their day treatment program or other level of care can be difficult, but this is where motivational interviewing can step in. There are many types of therapy used at our Massachusetts rehab near Boston, and we are proud to offer proven addiction treatment therapies. Keep reading to learn how motivational interviewing addiction therapy can support individuals in long-term recovery.

How Does Motivational Interviewing Work?

Motivational interviewing is a therapy technique where a patient and licensed therapist have a conversation with one another regarding challenges that are hindering the patient’s progress and holding them back from achieving their goals. During this interview-style discussion, the therapist will try to direct the patient toward recognizing these perceived hurdles and teach the patients how to take actionable behavioral changes to overcome them. Motivational interviewing has been used to treat co-occurring disorders, mental illnesses, and addiction.

Benefits of Motivational Interviewing for Addiction Treatment

Motivational interviewing can be used for various problems. It has been proven to help people with mental illness but has many other uses at well.

Motivational interviewing for addiction, in particular, has many benefits for people working through recovery including:

  • Making patients more receptive to treatment, change, and the recovery process
  • Teaching patients that recovery is in their hands and to trust themselves
  • Motivating patients to make the necessary changes in their life to see results
  • Allowing patients to recognize the hurdles that they are creating and that are hindering their recovery
  • Building patient’s confidence for recovery both in and out of treatment
  • Teaching patients to better address and manage negative thought patterns surrounding their addiction

Change can be scary and overwhelming and addiction recovery is filled with them. We understand that while people may have taken that first step to getting treatment, they may still be hesitant to make the changes needed to see serious results and achieve sobriety. Motivational interviewing becomes the catalyst to help them understand why these changes are necessary for their recovery and to motivate them to take these next steps.

Motivational Interviewing As A Component of Recovery

Motivational interviewing for addiction treatment is an important tool for recovery, but there are several others that can be beneficial. At Banyan Massachusetts, we believe in addiction recovery that touches on the various areas of damage that were left behind from substance abuse disorders. Motivational interviewing techniques can help motivate the patient to make these changes, but in order to see long-term results, we expose our patients to a variety of addiction treatment therapies and programs that dive into the other secondary problems associated with addiction. These programs include group therapy, individual therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and much more. When patients complete our programs, they should leave feeling confident that they have all of the tools they need for long-lasting sobriety success.

Whether you struggle with addiction yourself or know someone who needs help, let us step in. Take the first step toward recovery for yourself or a loved one and contact Banyan Massachusetts today to schedule a one-on-one consultation.

Most Insurance Plans Accepted

At Banyan Massachusetts our goal is to make sure that anyone who needs treatment from drug and alcohol addiction are able to get the help needed to assist them on the road to recovery. If you don't have insurance contact us to inquire about alternate methods regarding treatment for yourself or a loved one.

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