Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Thoughts

Posted on May 16, 2018

in AToN Center, CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, emotions, private rehab, stabilization, substance abuse, Therapy, thoughts

by Aton Center

Our thoughts are powerful. So powerful, that an entire style of therapy has been centered around how we identify and manage our thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidenced based treatment for substance dependence, and AToN's curriculum is centered on this treatment. Our residents learn...

Cravings

Posted on November 19, 2017

in Biofeedback, CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, coping strategies, cravings, Dr. Cannon, EMDR, substance abuse

by Aton Center

An important part of treatment is to learn how to manage cravings when they occur. Cravings can be characterized as an intense desire to use a substance that can feel almost impossible to withstand. Fortunately, if you have learned coping management skills, you can have...

Shame and Vulnerability

Posted on October 3, 2017

in CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, holistic treatment

by Aton Center

Overwhelming shame prevents people from seeking treatment to overcome addiction. Rather than allowing professionals to assist in developing a solution, people choose to stay numb to emotional pain and fear of judgment. This perpetuates a cycle of distress and substance use- people stay stuck. Often...

CBT – What does this acronym mean?

Posted on September 21, 2017

in Addiction Rehab, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, drug rehab for executives, recovery process

by Aton Center

When people are searching for a therapy program, a lot of times they notice advertisements for types of therapy like CBT, DBT, ACT, and others. So what do these acronyms mean, and how can they help in addiction recovery? CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. A...

Parental Guilt in Early Recovery

Posted on June 27, 2017

in addiction therapy for families, Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment for Executives Catebory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

by Aton Center

Often people come to treatment at AToN Center who are also parents. This is a gut wrenching, guilt provoking experience for many parents seeking treatment. The shame and guilt is so intense that it sometimes prevents people from seeking the help they so desperately need....

Joint Commission and Evidence Based Practices vs. Evidence Based Practice

Posted on April 10, 2017

in Addiction Treatment, alternative treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, evidence based

by Aton Center

AToN Center is Joint Commission Accredited – which is considered to be a designation that sets us apart from other treatment programs. Recently, the Joint Commission discussed the difference between "Evidence Based Practices” and “Evidence Based Practice.” In order to not bore you with the...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps with Depression and Anxiety

Posted on May 1, 2015

in 12 Step, acupuncture, anxiety, Biofeedback, CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, depression, EMDR, Holistic Healing, holistic treatment, hypnotherapy, SMART Recovery

by Aton Center

Depression and anxiety are the chief areas that one addresses when entering a high quality residential treatment facility. At AToN Center, we specialize in using multiple evidence-based approaches to help our residents. Depression and anxiety are chief among the host of emotions that one typically...