Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis is a term that refers to individuals who have both a mental health disorder and substance use disorder. It may be used interchangeably with "co-occurring disorders" or "comorbidity."

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (or cognitive behavioral therapies, cognitive behavior therapy, CBT) is a psychotherapeutic approach that aims to solve problems concerning dysfunctional emotions, behaviors and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure. The title is used in diverse ways to designate behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, and to refer to therapy based upon a combination of basic behavioral and cognitive research. CBT is used in individual therapy as well as group settings, and the techniques are often adapted for self-help applications. CBT was primarily developed through a merging of behavior therapy with cognitive therapy

Individual Counseling
Individual counseling, also known as individual therapy, is where individauls meet with a licensed professional to discuss core issues affecting their life.  Professionals create a treatment plan to ensure that the best type of care is received.

Family Counseling / Program
Family counseling is where select members of the family attend counseling with an individual.  Stillwater’s Family Program consists of large family educational workshops where only family members attend, as well as family counseling.

Educational Tutoring / Workshops
Educational tutoring is where unlicensed staff meets with individuals to educate regarding 12-steps, goals and recovery.  Educational workshops are groups where individuals gather to learn about 12-steps, educational subjects and spiritual concept/theories.

Psycho-educational Groups
Psycho-educational groups are led by a licensed professional who has the ability to educate about the disease of addiction.

Group Therapy; including process groups
Group therapy is led by a licensed professional; these groups offer an opportunity for individuals to be confronted as well as to confront others.  These groups are therapeutically supervised and led, and essential for the healing process to occur. Group therapy allows individuals to grow emotionally and gain tools to have the ability to problem solve. 

EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a comprehensive, integrative approach where individuals receive treatment that includes various elements of different forms of treatment and psychotherapy.  These treatments include: psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, experiential, and body-centered therapies.

Massage Therapy
Massage therapy incorporates the practice of massage to assist and prevent regarding pain and stress; massage therapy promotes health and wellness.  This practice can often reduce the stress and alleviate pain that enables individuals to relax and focus more during treatment.

Experiential Therapy
Experiential Therapy is a therapeutic approach that affords individuals the opportunity to be outdoors, experiencing nature and re-vitalizing one’s senses and mind. There are several forms of experiential therapy used at Stillwater.

Physical Activity / Yoga
The importance of physical activity, such as yoga, is essential when an individual is overcoming from the affects of drugs and/or alcohol.  Having the opportunity to release serotonin within the brain and let go of energy is a vital component of restoring one’s health, both mentally and physically.

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