True recovery is the journey from addiction to awareness and there is no better way to raise one’s awareness than through meditation. Meditation is a practice that has been around for thousands of years and has been found to have numerous benefits, including reducing stress, improving focus, and promoting a sense of well-being. In recent years, meditation has been incorporated into addiction treatment programs to help individuals in recovery manage cravings, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve their overall mental health. Palm View’s drug rehabilitation program recognizes the immense value in meditation.
At Palm View, meditation is used as a complementary therapy to traditional addiction treatment modalities, such as individual therapy, group therapy, and 12-step programs. Meditation is a simple and effective technique that can be practiced by anyone, regardless of their religious or cultural background. It involves sitting in a quiet place and focusing on the breath. Once you notice the mind has strayed from the breath you gently bring it back. This process of “noticing” thought then anchoring back to the breath strengthens a skillset that is directly transferable to recovery. Not only are you increasing your awareness by practicing your ability to notice, you are also achieving countless micro wins over craving and instant gratification. Anytime our clients are able do the exact opposite (sit with awareness) of what they did in active addiction (unconscious slavery) then we believe they are on the right track.
Palm View also offers guided meditation sessions as part of their treatment programs. These sessions are led by a trained meditation instructor and are designed to help individuals in recovery learn how to meditate effectively. The instructor will guide participants through a series of relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and visualization exercises to help them achieve a sense of calm and inner peace.
Overall, meditation is an effective and valuable tool in addiction recovery. Palm View recognizes the value of meditation in helping individuals in recovery manage cravings, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve their overall mental health. By incorporating mindfulness meditation and mindfulness-based interventions into their treatment programs, Palm View is helping individuals in recovery achieve lasting recovery and rebuild their lives.
