PTSD

At  Pelagio Recovery we understand that veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and military sexual trauma (MST) are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol. To combat this, we employ comprehensive group therapies for veterans to provide them with peer support and facilitate healing. Whether you just returned from a deployment or have been home for 40 years, it’s never too late to get help for PTSD. 

Getting counseling or treatment can help you manage your symptoms and keep them from getting worse. Group therapy focuses on specific needs, like anger or stress management, or combat support, depression and anxiety.

In  our group therapy sessions, individuals can share their distressing wartime experiences with an experienced counselor and other veterans in a safe and supportive setting. Participating in group counseling may sound intimidating, but it’s important to remember that each member of the group has their own fears and insecurities to share. The act of  sharing and listening to other veterans who have experienced similar traumatic events provides common ground and can be a powerful treatment on the way to healing.

Our  counselors will help you develop positive coping skills for living a happy, balanced life within the confidential setting of group therapy. In this way, we give veterans and their families the tools for long-term substance abuse and trauma recovery. At Pelagio Recovery we have a dedicated staff to help professionals in recovery navigate the labyrinth of issues facing professionals in recovery including mediation, conflict resolution court liaison and case management which includes continuity of care and communication with professional licensing boards and /or EAP/ human resources. 

Recovery and Psychotherapy Group for Professionals.
 The Professional’s Group addresses core issues involved in substance, mental, or behavioral disorders, as well as other process addictions. It is designed for those whose professional responsibilities affect the well-being or livelihood of others, and those who work in safety-sensitive or high-profile positions, such as: Healthcare or legal professionals; airline pilots; business owners and executives; clergy members; professional athletes; members of the entertainment industry; state and local government officials, as well as others in a more “high profile” line of business. We address the specialized needs of Professional Clients such as high stress, burn-out, legal and licensing issues, stigma, and relinquishing the care giver role while in treatment.

For Medication-Assisted Treatment to be  successful, your program will include regular medical appointments,  monitoring medication compliance with advanced DNA confirmed toxicology,  individual and group counseling, peer support groups, life coaching, mediation services, and case management on the basis of your individual  needs.

You  may have heard of some of these medications and it is possible you have  even used them in conjunction with other rehabilitation programs. At Pelagio Recovery, we understand that a multi-modal and multi-disciplinary approach make the difference between success and  relapse.  

The medications we most frequently use include: 

• Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Soboxone)
• Naltrexone/Naloxone
• Extended Release Buprenorphine Injection (Vivatrol)
• Naltrexone Implant
• Methadone

We  are not a dispensing clinic which means that a prescription is electronically sent to your pharmacy and you will need to pick it up.

For Medication-Assisted Treatment to be successful, your program will include regular medical appointments, monitoring medication compliance with advanced DNA confirmed toxicology, individual and group counseling, peer support groups, life coaching, mediation services, and case management on the basis of your individual needs.

RECOVERY, UNIQUE AS YOU

Pelagio Recovery has morning, and evening intensive outpatient  recovery classes in order to fit anyone’s schedule. Our location is  conveniently located centrally in Las Vegas in a comfortable and private  office setting. We offer one of the only outpatient programs in the  country that include LIFETIME AFTERCARE for all graduates. Pelagio  offers different levels of care so if there is a relapse we can quickly  get you stabilized in either the Medically Supervised Detox or  Residential Treatment immediately. Here at Pelagio we believe in a  holistic approach while building a program as unique as you. We employee  highly educated board-certified and skilled individuals to provide you  with the upmost attention devotion and dedication. Call us today to find  out more about how we can help you start recovery and get your life  back.

If you are recovering from a drug or alcoholic addiction, you may question the value of participating in group therapy.

It  may be difficult enough for you to seek help and open up to a single  counsellor or therapist, let alone bare your soul to a small group of  people. You may worry that you will not have enough time to discuss your  own thoughts and ideas, or agonize over having to share personal  information with perfect strangers.

The truth is that your group therapy culture can be like that of the good  feeling and trust between close friends. Essentially, if you feel  comfortable discussing your drug or alcohol addiction with a therapist,  you should also be able to discuss it in group therapy.

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Why Group Therapy Is Effective for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Group  therapy has been a core aspect of drug and alcohol addiction recovery for several decades, and it has proven to be very effective. Here are  some reasons why you should consider participating in group therapy if you are in treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction:

Being  in a group therapy setting means having several other people cheer you on and help you set and achieve goals toward your drug or alcohol  addiction recovery.

Another member in your group therapy might bring up a challenge with which he  or she is dealing. You might have an identical problem, only you see the problem from your own perspective. When looking at someone else’s situation, you might see your own issue in a new light. Suddenly something that was very challenging has an easy solution.

Working in group therapy is a great way to experiment with new behaviors. You  can “try out” new ways of thinking and relating in a safe environment before going out into the real world. You will also quickly abandon  misleading myths that you are alone in your feelings and thoughts. It is  likely that several people share your experience.

 Working  with a drug and alcohol addiction group is also one of the most natural  ways to overcome a problem, including an addiction. We work together  with others at work and in our families. Humans are built to learn and  grow in the presence of others. Why should therapy be any different?

Where to go for Group Therapy

Once  you have made the decision to participate in a drug and alcohol  addiction group, you may be wondering where you can find group therapy.  Both outpatient treatment centers for addiction and residential  treatment centers for addiction offer a full menu of groups that can  address both your drug and alcohol addiction and other issues you may be  dealing with.

Another place to get support is through 12 step groups offered by Alcoholics  Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. These groups are often free and held  at various locations and times so that you can find somewhere that is  convenient for you.

In addition to groups that address your drug and alcohol addiction, group therapy may also include the following:

• Mood disorders
• Relationship skills
• Process groups
• Body image and nutrition groups
• Relapse-prevention
• Yoga therapy
• Life coaching
• Art therapy


Your  therapist and addiction treatment team can help you select the group  therapy that will be most effective for you in your recovery.

Group  therapy has been a core aspect of drug and alcohol addiction recovery  for several decades, and it has proven to be very effective

In addition to fostering relationships between people with similar struggles, participating in a support group validates the shared experience of anxiety.  A process group may be a good fit for people with social anxiety or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The theory behind these groups is that, as you develop friendships with others in the group, over time the sources of anxiety will emerge and can be addressed.attending group therapy can help clients cope with depression. It’s important that people who suffer from depression continue to cultivate relationships, because many teens and adults with this disorder tend to isolate themselves, making the symptoms worse. Many group activities can help the group members reduce their symptoms of depression.

Family Therapy sessions are designed to assist family members and clients in reorienting and restructuring relationship systems. This component involves the family members, client and the family therapists working together on family education programming, as well as family therapy needs. The goal of the Family Program is to provide the client with a better understanding of family patterns, family of origin issues, while providing the family with opportunities to increase understanding and knowledge regarding chemical dependency and mental health issues. Another treatment goal of Family Program is to assist in the enhancement of client and family stress management, communication, boundaries and leisure time skills. The Family Program involves actions, movements, and activities rather than the more traditional “talk therapy.” Some examples are psychoeducation, role playing, art therapy, journaling, poetry, movement/dance, psychodrama, and music.

Addiction isn’t a choice, it’s a disease, and choosing treatment means choosing life. We provide comprehensive care that combines medical, clinical and emotional suport to meet our patients unique needs,  matching them with the care to best help them heal. By creating a holistic approach, we are able to get our patients in good physical health, offer clinical support in the form of education and recovery-based life skills, and put them on a practical path which suits them to guide them along a personal path to recovery.

With the rate at which the world is changing, it is often difficult to know where the boundaries lie. While this can be of concern to many, with the staff from Pelagio by your side, we will help you to identify and treat, drug and alcohol abuse by peeling back the  layers of your substance abuse to uncover the root causes of your addiction. 

We are in this together. 

We strive to consider the world the way that the most advanced, solution oriented individuals see it. In this way, we present to our clients services that are cutting edge, impressive, and comprehensive. 

Group therapy has been a core aspect of drug and alcohol addiction recovery for several decades, and it has proven to be very effective. Here are some reasons why you should consider participating in group therapy if you are in treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction:

Being in a group therapy setting means having several other people cheer you on and help you set and achieve goals toward your drug or alcohol addiction recovery.

Another member in your group therapy might bring up a challenge with which he or she is dealing. You might have an identical problem, only you see the problem from your own perspective. When looking at someone else’s situation, you might see your own issue in a new light. Suddenly something that was very challenging has an easy solution.

Working in group therapy is a great way to experiment with new behaviors. You can “try out” new ways of thinking and relating in a safe environment before going out into the real world. You will also quickly abandon misleading myths that you are alone in your feelings and thoughts. It is likely that several people share your experience.

 Working with a drug and alcohol addiction group is also one of the most natural ways to overcome a problem, including an addiction. We work together with others at work and in our families. Humans are built to learn and grow in the presence of others. Why should therapy be any different?

Where to go for Group Therapy

Once you have made the decision to participate in a drug and alcohol addiction group, you may be wondering where you can find group therapy. Both outpatient treatment centers for addiction and residential treatment centers for addiction offer a full menu of groups that can address both your drug and alcohol addiction and other issues you may be dealing with.

Another place to get support is through 12 step groups offered by Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. These groups are often free and held at various locations and times so that you can find somewhere that is convenient for you.

In addition to groups that address your drug and alcohol addiction, group therapy may also include the following:

• Mood disorders
• Relationship skills
• Process groups
• Body image and nutrition groups
• Relapse-prevention
• Yoga therapy
• Life coaching
• Art therapy


Your therapist and addiction treatment team can help you select the group therapy that will be most effective for you in your recovery.