Alina Lodge's Grief Therapy Program

At some point in each of our lives, we all experience loss of some kind. And whether that loss is the more traditional loss of a loved one or the loss of our health or a job, we experience grief. Psychologists have been helping individuals experiencing grief identify and address these issues for a long time. When addiction is involved, however, it is a particular case, and as such, requires a special kind of help. This is where our grief therapy program in New Jersey can play a huge role in helping with recovery.

At Alina Lodge, we offer addiction treatment for individuals who had been struggling with substance use problems and are interested in finding genuine, lasting recovery. When grief is one of the many factors fueling addiction, however, treatment can be slightly more complicated. This is why we have designed a grief therapy program that can be modified to meet the needs of each of our guests in recovery. Our grief therapy center is led by our team of certified grief recovery specialists.

To learn more about the addiction therapy programs we offer at Alina Lodge, reach out to us directly online or call 800.575.6343.

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Do I Need a Grief Therapy Program?

If you are uncertain as to whether what you are experiencing is grief or, say, depression or a more generalized sadness, there are several ways that you can tell. The most salient feature of grief is that it is a response to loss. This does not necessarily mean that you have lost a loved one; there are many people, things, and events in our lives that leave a hole when they go missing. Among the most common causes of grief that do not involve the death of someone you care about are:

  • Divorce or the breaking up of a relationship
  • The loss of a job or financial stability
  • The loss of a pet
  • A downturn in one’s health
  • Losing a job
  • The loss of a home
  • Retirement
  • A miscarriage
  • The loss of a friend

This list is not, of course, exhaustive. But if you or someone you love has experienced a loss of this kind, you might consider looking into a grief therapy program. And if their loss has precipitated or amplified their substance use, you must reach out to an addiction treatment facility that specializes in grief therapy like Alina Lodge immediately.

 
 

The Symptoms of Grief

Just as there are many causes of grief, the symptoms of grief can vary widely between individuals. The most common of these can mirror depression, which is also a condition that can lead to or accompany substance use problems. From a therapeutic point of view, however, grief is distinct from depression or sadness and must be treated as a condition in its own right. Among the most frequently reported symptoms of grief are:

  • Refusal to believe that the thing you have lost is gone, shock
  • Sadness that the person or thing you have lost is gone
  • Anxiety or fear because of a suddenly precarious situation or at the recognition of your own mortality
  • Anger at your loss
  • Regret or guilt that things ended as they did

Grief can also result in physical symptoms, including insomnia, nausea and digestive issues, weight fluctuation, fatigue, and lowered immunity. When an individual suffering from a substance use disorder experiences these symptoms as well, they are at a far higher risk of severe health problems than someone who is not.

The Importance of a Grief Therapy Program in Addiction Treatment

At Alina Lodge, guests who are experiencing grief alongside their substance use issues undergo a treatment process that we have designed especially for this circumstance. Our grief therapy center in New Jersey aims to help you build the coping skills you need for recovery as you work through your grief. As a part of the grief therapy program, you will take part in:

  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Mindfulness-based relapse prevention therapy
  • Dual diagnosis treatment

As we build your individualized long-term treatment program, our counselors and therapists will help you work through your grief while simultaneously giving you the tools you need to beat your substance use problem so that you can come out stronger on the other side.

 

Start Your Journey Today

When you are battling a substance use disorder, reaching out for help is the first step in your recovery journey. Addiction doesn’t happen overnight, nor does recovery. Your brain and body need time to fully heal from addiction, which is why you must reach out to a residential treatment center that will give you the time you need to regain control of your life. Reach out to Alina Lodge today at 800.575.6343 to find out more about our programs and your treatment options.