Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Worcester, Massachusetts
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Worcester MA
How Our Intensive Outpatient Program in Massachusetts Works
- Psychotherapy
- Ego-Modifying Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Rational Emotive Therapy
- Experiential and Mindfulness Therapy
- Role-Playing
- Medication-Assisted Recovery (MAR)
- PTSD Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Social Skills Therapy
Our treatment follows a four-part philosophy we believe is fundamental to helping people overcome addiction. We call it CURE: Compassion, Understanding, Respect, and Empathy.
How Is an Intensive Outpatient Program Different From PHP?
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and IOP are both outpatient programs but have differences. PHP is the level of care between residential and IOP and requires attending more sessions per week than IOP. People often begin IOP as a follow-up to completing either PHP or residential care. IOP provides more freedom than higher levels of care in terms of time spent in sessions but continues to teach people how to apply lessons already learned in treatment while adding to them.
Types of IOP Programs We Offer
We offer two types of intensive outpatient programs in Massachusetts to meet the needs of people who have a preference for the time of day they attend sessions. Our regular IOP meets during the day, while our evening IOP sessions take place up to four times per week from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Evening IOP is often favored by people who have daytime work, education, or family responsibilities.
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Program Schedule
Our IOP meets daily from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for two to four weeks. The amount of sessions declines as the individual establishes community support and becomes prepared to resume their life without daily addiction treatment. Each person will be assessed and a decision can be made about needing continued treatment based on their progress made and any medical requirements needed to help them move forward.
What to Expect at our IOP Program in Massachusetts
When attending our intensive outpatient program in Massachusetts, we begin our morning with activities like didactic sessions, process groups, 12-step facilitation, and experiential therapies. These help people focus on the skills needed to overcome the problem areas uncovered in their initial assessment. This teaches people to learn to conquer their addictions as well as helps treat co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Lake Avenue Recovery’s therapeutic services go beyond just traditional talk therapy. Experiential or mindfulness activities include restorative sessions that get people out into nature to enjoy its healing properties. Activities include nature walks, kayaking, rowing, sailing, and boating. Our clinicians attend these sessions, which are supervised by a certified instructor.
We also use therapies that help people relax and center themselves. This includes light strength and fitness training, yoga, Tai Chi, therapeutic massage, massage chairs, and Reiki.
How Do I Know If IOP Is Right For Me?
Benefits of Intensive Outpatient Programs in Massachusetts
We pride ourselves on the benefits we provide those who use our intensive outpatient program in Massachusetts. IOP allows people to develop recovery skills they will use long after they end treatment so they can avoid relapsing. Attending a formal treatment program gives people the structure that was often lacking from their lives when they were abusing substances. This structure helps them stay focused on sobriety and minimizes the amount of time they may be exposed to temptations when around triggering situations or people.
We encourage families to be part of the healing process by including family therapy. This helps each person to learn to communicate more effectively and understand how to support their loved one in their recovery.
A benefit popular among many people involves access to our on-site therapy dogs. They provide comfort and a friendly, soothing presence that adds to our goal of giving people a safe space in which to heal.
Find Intensive Outpatient Programming in Massachusetts Today
When you make the brave decision to get help for addiction, you may wonder which option will fit your specific needs. Lake Avenue Recovery offers several levels of outpatient care, including our intensive outpatient program Massachusetts. If you find yourself in need of a mid-level outpatient program that gives you multiple options for traditional and experiential therapies, we can help you overcome your addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Would you like more information about our IOP program? Contact us today and we can help you get started on healing yourself.
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