How Christian Treatment Centers Work

By Vicki Diaz


You know that it is time to find someone to help you if you or someone you love has ruined a part of your life with addictive behavior. The type of treatment center you choose should be suitable for your particular requirements. People who had religion in their lives in the past may find Christian treatment centers more suited to their personal needs.

To help the patient with their addictive habits, the center offers traditional therapy methods with a combination of faith and prayer. Therapists and counselors who work in this environment believe that you need to re-establish your relationship with Christ to overcome the addiction. Many people believe that faith-based centers only accept people who are of a certain faith or religion, but this is untrue. The centers accept anyone who wants to overcome their addictive behavior, irrespective of their religion or faith.

The treatment approaches are based on the same principles as those offered by traditional rehabilitation organizations. Residents have to endure an intense detoxification period. After this period, the extent of your addiction will be assessed. A therapy plan will then be drafted which will include counseling and therapy sessions.

There are rules that you will have to follow as there are in other treatment facilities. You will not be allowed access to drugs and alcohol. You will also not be allowed a computer or a mobile phone. Depending on the type of problem you were admitted with, you may be monitored if you have psychological disorders such as self-harming tendencies.

Christian treatment centers make use of the 12-step program. The steps will take you on a road to a new life while aiding you in the process to relieve yourself of the addictive behavior. An integral part of the entire program is spirituality.

Your therapists and counselors will aid in educating you about the effect your addiction may have had on your life. You will discuss various methods of resisting and overcoming your addictive behavior. The qualified individuals at the facility will help you identify the basic reason for your problem and show you how you can deal with potential relapses.

The main difference with the Christian treatment program is the emphasis that it places on spirituality. The Bible will become a very important part of your daily life in the center. You may be asked to read certain passages and reflect on how it relates to your personal circumstances. You may be required to attend spiritual services in a place of worship. This is special personal time for you to be used as a time of reflection and solitude to speak to Christ. Many of these institutes offer an on-site pastor who will offer you spiritual guidance along with the therapists and counselors who are always available to offer you assistance.

Your prior addictive habits will be replaced with a new schedule of prayer and reflection. This will give you something new to think about and fill the void that you may previously have felt. Your spiritual needs as an individual will be met at Christian treatment centers as well and you will be given support to help you overcome destructive behavior.




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