Substances also take a toll on the body, potentially leaving a person fatigued and malnourished. A holistic approach looks at how to establish positive routines for food, sleep hygiene, and other aspects of self-care.

The psyche is different things to different people. Whether you believe you have a spirit, a soul, or simply need to heal your conscience, effective holistic treatment should address that.

Core Components of Holistic Treatment

Nutrition: Learning to eat well is not just about “going on a diet.” We support clients in finding nutrition plans that are healthy and sustainable, even after they’ve completed their treatment plan with Engage Wellness Acton

Creativity: Psychologists agree that creative endeavors, including art, music, dance, writing, and more, help on the road to overcoming addiction. Creativity can help process shame or guilt, become an outlet for emotions, and even impart life skills.

Movement: Whatever your level of mobility, there’s a way to move that will benefit you. From gentle stretching to daily fitness classes, learning to enjoy your body’s strength and vitality helps bolster recovery and prevent relapse.

Mental Resilience: Techniques like mindfulness, yoga, and meditation can all help improve mental resilience and create a more positive outlook on life. For some, they can even help create stronger spiritual connections.

Clients will also learn about the benefits of interacting with nature and gain the opportunity for other treatments such as massage therapy.

Benefits of Holistic Treatment

Holistic treatment ensures that our clients have the best tools to take on the challenges that life throws at them. The stressful situations that once caused them to turn to substances can now be handled with different coping strategies.

Further benefits of holistic treatment include:

• A better understanding of what benefits mind, body, and psyche
• Improved overall health and wellbeing
• New skills and talents, especially if clients explore creative and active treatments
• Higher levels of confidence and self-esteem
• A reduced chance of relapse
• A transformed attitude toward substances
• The ability to set clear goals that help provide structure and meaning

No one needs to deal with substance use disorders alone. Engage Wellness Acton is here to offer help and support to you or your loved ones. Get in touch with a member of our team to find out more.