If you or a family member are struggling with a substance or eating disorder, you may be looking into treatment options. Have you considered an intensive outpatient program (IOP)? An IOP is unique because it allows the patient to receive intensive therapy leading towards recovery all while living at home.
IOP patients do not live on-site. Despite this, an IOP can provide treatment which is as intense and thorough as inpatient treatment. Intensive outpatient treatment may be ideal for many but may not be the best choice for everyone.
Let’s take a look at how an Intensive outpatient program works.
Genpsych’s IOP program offers our clients flexibility in scheduling, along with both day and evening sessions. IOP programs meet a few times every week.
Our IOP program will provide you with a customized treatment plan which will fit your unique needs. The method will include a combination of individual therapy, educational workshops and group counseling. During both the individual and group meetings, clients will work on their coping skills, learn how to manage cravings and be taught stress-reduction techniques.
The benefits of an Intensive outpatient program
There are many great reasons that people choose to address their addictions through an IOP. One of the biggest reasons is the flexibility, this form of treatment allows you to fit therapy sessions into your existing schedule. Our program will enable you to continue your usual routine of family and work all while receiving intense treatment.
An IOP also allows your family and friends to join you in family counseling sessions. These sessions teach you how to communicate with your loved ones and help them understand how they can support you during your trip to recovery.
Deciding to use an Intensive outpatient program
An IOP offers many great treatment benefits but still may not be the right form of treatment for everyone. An IOP will be most useful if at least one of the below criteria apply to you:
You are transitioning out of a residential addiction treatment program.
You have not made progress in your recovery in a traditional outpatient program.
You have work for family obligations which make it hard for you to be away from home for weeks or months at a time.
What happens in intensive outpatient program
In an IOP program, mental health issues are often treated alongside addiction treatment. Managing both at the same time is very important for clients who are struggling with psychological and substance abuse. Not everyone with co-occurring disorders is a good candidate for an intensive outpatient program. For instance, if you have medical issues which must be addressed prior to beginning addiction treatment.
Addiction is a very complicated disorder. The causes, reasons, triggers vary significantly in each case. It also varies greatly in severity; no two cases are exactly alike. It is essential that you choose a treatment program to meet your individual needs. For many clients, an IOP is precisely the right path, providing them with intense treatment in a flexible outpatient program. An IOP allows people to rebuild the lives, work on their recovery and coping skills all while living at home and fulfilling their obligations to their loved ones.
If you think an IOP may be the right choice for you, please contact Genpsych today
Call 855-436-7792 to learn more
GenPsych has five treatment centers located throughout New Jersey. We offer an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help our clients recover from Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Alcohol and Drug Addiction. If you or a loved one need help, don’t wait, start today.
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