Wilderness Therapy
Wilderness Therapy
Wilderness Therapy at Avatar is an adventure-based outdoor treatment modality designed to foster people’s psychological well-being and help them revive from addiction. Outdoor activities involving the wilderness of nature teach patients the survival skills required to outlive their tough life circumstances.
At Avatar, we extend healthcare practices beyond the four walls of the rehabilitation center which improves patient outcomes. An experimental therapy involving action and activities by getting involved with nature is the basis of our wilderness therapy programs.
Changes in the brain’s normal functioning due to long-term substance abuse make it difficult to control the compulsive urge for drugs. To get the same level of pleasure, people crave for more drugs. Wilderness therapy works well for people who rely on illicit drugs by giving them the same sense of pleasure without the drug.
Benefits of Wilderness Therapy
As a complementary treatment approach at Avatar, adventure or wilderness therapy is practiced to increase the brain’s functioning, reduce stress, anxiety, and control the destructive habits of individuals.
When patients are exposed to the dynamic green spaces and indulged in challenging outdoor activities, they start experiencing the positive impacts of a supportive environment that boosts their sense of awareness, adaptation, and endurance. Avatar has tied up with well-seasoned and licensed therapists who are specialized in professional wilderness therapy programs.
Moreover, exposure to the natural environment prompts positive behavioral changes and social skills, helps in identifying and honing the patient’s personal skill set, and instills values.
How Wilderness Therapy Works for Addiction Recovery
People suffering from addiction pass through a series of physical and psychological health complications. From neurological issues to cardiovascular diseases and mental illnesses, several health conditions are associated with drug addictions.
As part of our wilderness therapy programs, we offer a variety of outdoor activities that help patients to explore their inner selves and get ready to combat substance abuse. Some of the challenging and rewarding adventurous activities include:
- Hiking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Trekking
- Swimming
Wilderness Therapy Programs at Avatar
Every complimentary therapy’s main goal is to heal the mind, body, and spirit, wilderness therapy in particular. Avatar’s adventure therapy/wilderness therapy helps patients to achieve long-lasting addiction recovery. Our rehab center in NJ aims at using such therapies to encourage addicts to walk on the road to a speedy and healthy recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. Our wilderness therapy program for young adults is designed to address the emotional and physical problems faced by them and instill confidence, build mental strength, control cravings, boost academic performance, and help them set goals to achieve excellent careers.
Natural Rehabilitation At Avatar
Embrace nature, experience an active lifestyle, and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul by participating in Avatar’s wilderness therapy programs.
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