Holistic Therapy in Arizona

When people think about healthcare and healing, they often think of medications, doctor’s offices, and vitamins. There must be a singular cure that works for every person when addressing the same illness, right?

Even in the case of physical ailments, this isn’t always true.

People break their bones and require cast – one person is allergic to the adhesive used, so they have to find an alternative. Many people use Tylenol to address aches and pains, but some people are allergic to it and have to find other medications to help.

There are certain routines and therapies frequently used to address substance use and mental health conditions, but some people come to the table with vastly unique experiences and require a different approach.

Our team at Pinnacle Peak is dedicated to offering evidence-based practices to help you find healing and solace from substance use, trauma, and other mental health conditions. One such branch of this is our holistic approach. Let’s talk more about this approach and how it can help you find the healing you deserve. 

What We Treat: Substance Use and Mental Health

In 2022, more than 1 million people aged 26+ in Arizona reported having a mental health condition. In that same year, over 750,000 people 26+ reported having a substance use disorder. In total, this is more than the population of Phoenix.

Just as someone deserves to have easy access to a doctor when they break a bone or develop a cold, so should people managing a substance use disorder or mental health condition have access to well-rounded care.

Both of these conditions have a way of infiltrating every corner of your life. They disrupt your routines, fracture relationships, negatively impact your finances, and much more. They can make it seem like there’s no way out, that the only future you have continues down the same dark tunnel you’re already in.

This isn’t true. There is a way out, and you don’t have to do it alone. 

How We Treat: Holistic Treatment and How It Works

To understand this therapy, knowing what the term holistic means is important. By definition, it refers to treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms or diagnosis of a disease. Within the context of this therapy, you are not viewed simply within the bounds of your condition, but as a person needing to restore your physical, mental, and spiritual balance.

The holistic approach is based on your strengths, needs, preferences, and personal beliefs. It seeks to positively change the way you view yourself and the world around you which allows you to be better equipped to deal with the obstacles that come from substance use, trauma, and more. 

It involves guidance from professionals trained in specific types of therapy. It is often used in conjunction with more traditional approaches like cognitive behavior therapy or dialectical behavior therapy. Some of these therapies make a person more aware of the connection between their mind, body, and soul. Others use engaging activities to teach necessary skills for lasting recovery.

What is Holistic Treatment?

The word “holistic” has been a buzzword in the health and wellness fields for years. When some people hear this word, they may think of shaggy gurus using obscure natural remedies or New Age techniques from ancient Eastern cultures.

A quick search through the internet will reveal all kinds of sensational claims about treating physical and mental illnesses. After scrolling through some websites, you may be wondering something like, “How can someone use an herb found at the top of a far-off mountain to help me?”

These claims aren’t based on the reality of true holistic treatment. Many people follow these claims because the appeal of a “quick fix” is strong. We want to get better now. We want to return to our life tomorrow, not have to work toward a goal that seems out of reach.

The truth is, recovery is a journey, not a destination. There’s no way to skip steps and reach some sort of perfection. While everyone’s journey has a different pace and path, holistic treatment is not about simple fixes.

How Can Holistic Treatment Help with Substance Use and Mental Health Conditions?

There are two points we touched on earlier: substance use and mental health conditions infiltrate many corners of your life and holistic treatment is about treating the whole person. 

This is exactly how it can help.

Many forms of traditional treatment seek to address key components of substance use or mental health while leaving other areas untouched. For example, they might work with you to unlearn negative thoughts about yourself but not then also step in and teach you better habits for how to care for yourself. 

Substance use can often sever relationships, stunt financial habits, and disrupt healthy habits. Untreated mental health conditions can lead to the erasure of self-care, teach bad emotional regulation habits, and make connecting with others feel stunted. There are many more ways the two can impact your life, but overlooking how this should be addressed in your recovery can be detrimental to healing.