Month: March 2023

Many people struggle with mental health problems which they are not aware of. These mental health problems affects different aspects of their lives and it gets worse especially when they don’t seek help.

The aspect of mental health treatment where the patient gets to discuss with the health professional is called psychotherapy. And often, the counselor is usually the one who oversees such discussions where the client relays their condition and problems, and the former provides a solution.

Below are some of the benefits that come with counseling in mental health treatment.

Support and validation

One of the primary roles of a counselor is to provide their client with support by being caring, non-judgmental and professional when discussing their matters.

Therefore, when you are discussing with a counselor about your mental health problems, you don’t have to bother about being ridiculed because all they want to do is support you.

Help in defeating some problematic habits

It might be that one of the reasons why some mental health problems persists is because you engage in some habits that still keeps them in place. With counseling, you can learn how to stop these problematic habits and take control of your life.

Improves self-esteem and confidence level

If you are struggling with a low self-esteem and confidence level because of your mental health problems, the counselor can help you get over them. After going through various counseling sessions, you will learn how to accept your imperfections and weaknesses.

Helps you find purpose

One of the questions that people ask themselves is “how can I find purpose?” The counselor will help you understand that the answer to this question is peculiar as it depends on each individual.

As you explore beliefs, values, and interests, counseling will help you find purpose and meaning as you navigate life.

Better management and expression of emotions

Sometimes, it might be hard for some people to express and manage their emotions. With counseling, you will learn how to understand your trigger and know how to react when faced with different situations.

When drug addicts recover and leave rehab, the sobriety journey doesn’t end there. They still need to undergo some treatment and therapy sessions to ensure that they don’t relapse.

The counselor who played an active role during the drug addiction treatment will still be present to ensure that the recovering individual does not relapse.

Here are some of the responsibilities of the counselor during aftercare treatment

Identify and cope with triggers

Not everyone who has recovered from drug addiction knows how to recognize and manage triggers. This is why when they are exposed to some factors, it triggers them to relapse.

The counselor is well aware of this possibility and this is why they help recovering individuals to learn how to identify triggers.

For instance, spotting these triggers could involve not being around people who take drugs. It might also involve avoiding stressful situations that would not trigger your addiction.

 

Continued motivation

The counselor also helps people who have recovered from drug addiction to keep applying measures that will sustain their sobriety.

Some people are likely to give up at some point especially when they begin to miss their old way of life. With the help of the counselor, they will be able to forge through life as a sober person.

Diagnosing other disorders

Some people who recover from addiction might be dealing with other disorders that they are not aware of. For instance, the individual might have recovered fully from drug addiction but they may still be experiencing mental health problems like anxiety or depression.

These mental health problems might also trigger a relapse if left unchecked. The counselor helps to recognize these problems, so that a solution can be provided.

Involve your family and friends

The counselor also helps to get your family and friends involved in your journey to sobriety. They ensure that your loved ones participate in some of your counseling sessions because it comes with a profound effect on your recovery.