Make this summer the best with a sober vacation, where you get to enjoy Southern California’s gorgeous beaches, amazing attractions and sunny weather all year long. SoCal is perhaps the only place on earth where you can surf and go snowboarding in the same day! With so much to offer, Southern California is also the ideal getaway destination for those who wish to break free from substance abuse and receive addiction treatment, far away from one’s home environment where negative social spheres of influence may exist. Are you looking for a tranquil place to find rest and relaxation for your sober vacation? San Juan Capistrano is the perfect beach town to find your spiritual Zen and focus on your recovery.
Why does it matter where I receive addiction treatment?
Thanks to Sir John Arthur Thomson (1861-1933), an influential figure who introduced the concept of nature’s healing powers, the substance abuse treatment industry has incorporated holistic healing into addiction treatment for alcohol and drug abuse. It is important to distinguish between regular drug rehab programs and dual diagnosis treatment; the former only addresses symptoms of substance use disorders whereas the latter integrates evidence-based practices with holistic therapy, which utilizes elements of nature such as the outdoor environment, animals, and other forms of holistic solutions to enhance recovery for the mind, body, and spirit.
The setting of an addiction treatment center near natural surroundings facilitates the healing process. Clients should be able to have easy access to serene environments when they step outside their door, especially if they choose a residential treatment program. New Method Wellness, a premier dual diagnosis treatment center, offers clients plenty of opportunities to explore historic downtown San Juan Capistrano and neighboring beach towns where they can enjoy summer film festivals and go for walks on nearby hiking trails.
What kind of holistic treatment programs are available at a dual diagnosis treatment center?
New Method Wellness offers a vast selection of holistic therapies, which include the following:
Equine Therapy
Also known as Horse Therapy, Horse-Assisted Therapy, and Equine-Assisted Therapy, this non-traditional method allows therapy-resistant individuals to bond with a horse through activities such as petting, feeding, and bathing the horse. Animal-assisted therapies such as equine therapy and wolf-assisted therapy have helped clients make significant strides towards meeting their treatment goals, and individuals have demonstrated much emotional, physical and cognitive growth by the end of their program. Animal-assisted therapies have been used to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety and other mood disorders.
Surf Therapy
A popular treatment option for veterans and others who enjoy high-intensity sports, surf therapy alleviates symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), combat stress, and other cognitive-behavioral disorders. This ocean-based therapy is a fun and excellent form of exercise to relieve stress while strengthening your physical health and improving your appearance. If exercise alone could diminish depression and anxiety, who needs surf therapy? In addiction medicine, ocean-based therapies such as surf therapy and paddleboard therapy take the sensory aspects of the sea to calm patients and break down barriers that would otherwise obstruct the effectiveness of traditional talk therapy.
Art Therapy
For those who have difficulty articulating feelings of shame, pain, guilt or other troublesome thoughts, art therapy is a healthy form of self-expression that provides psychological relief and room for creativity. It serves as a powerful emotional outlet which allows individuals to make visceral connections on a canvas, giving art therapists a window to their soul and thereby strengthening the therapeutic alliance with their clients. Art therapy can easily become a new hobby for individuals who discover the joy of making their own creation, and many who graduate from art therapy for addiction programs continue to use art as a healthy coping mechanism.
About New Method Wellness, the Nation’s Best Center for Addiction Treatment
New Method Wellness’s holistic addiction therapies have been recognized on national platforms such as the Emmy Award-winning A & E’s Intervention, US News & World Report, National Geographic and many others. Often recommended by Dr. Phil, this premier dual diagnosis treatment center conveniently located in the heart of San Juan Capistrano, close enough to local shops and minutes away from the beach. With six luxury homes dotting the coast in Capistrano Beach, San Clemente, Dana Point and other oceanfront areas, New Method Wellness provides world-class care in substance abuse treatment.
For more information about our holistic programs, please contact us today!
