Gray Wolf Ranch

Alcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug Addiction

Effective drug rehab in Washington integrates care for the whole person, offering comprehensive solutions to addiction. Treatment methods address mental, physical, and relational aspects of substance abuse.

Dual Diagnosis

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Opioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance Abuse

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Creative Arts Therapy

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

Experiential Therapy

Trek is an experience, not a concept. There is evidence-based research highlighting the therapeutic benefit of wilderness therapy, but something occurs out in nature that is beyond the standard therapeutic model. Challenge and self-discovery are key components of the Trek program as well as health and wellness. Trek teaches residents the value of their personal experiences, their connection to nature, and their relationships with others. They learn to hold themselves and others accountable and become interdependent rather than co-dependent.

Family Therapy

When someone we love abuses substances it affects the entire family system. The stress families feel when dealing with a loved one who is addicted to alcohol or other drugs often reaches a breaking point and throws the family system into a state of chaos with anger and confusion felt by everyone. At Gray Wolf, they offer wrap around care for families and their loved ones because they believe that supporting families is crucial. Participation in Gray Wolf’s family programming greatly increases success in recovery and overall family wellness. Every family is unique, so they develop individualized family wellness plans to support each family throughout treatment at Gray Wolf Ranch.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

Individual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Life Skills

Gray Wolf Academy offers several classes to help residents learn vital skills and manage the challenges of daily life, including Nutrition, Personal Finances, and Time and Health Management. These classes are optional but highly recommended, and over 75% of Gray Wolf residents take multiple classes. Instructors also offer individual support with resume creation, job searches, and interview preparation.

Nutrition on Trek features a variety of natural and organic ingredients, unlike many other wilderness based therapy programs, where highly processed foods of low nutritional value are the norm. This approach gives residents a better awareness of personal food choices and holistic health.