Specifications include, but are not limited to: Non-Traditional Therapies, Experiential Therapy and Supportive Services Research shows several alternative treatment approaches and support services are beneficial to individuals with substance use disorders. DPBHS is interested in enhancing services that are currently available to youth with SUD or are at elevated risk for developing these disorders. Proposed services may be offered as stand-alone services or be provided in conjunction with other treatment services. Yoga Yoga as a healing system of theory and practice has long been used to help relieve stress, and scientific evidence has provided a link between practicing yoga and the reduction of stress by modulation of the stress response. There is a host of evidence that suggests yoga and mindfulness activities have a positive impact on one’s physical health and also improve one’s mental and emotional health by offering an appealing and practical way to manage their symptoms. Yoga doesn’t require expensive equipment and can be practiced anywhere at any time. Yoga has been found to benefit individuals struggling with Substance Use, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Autism, trauma and other behavioral health challenges. Meditation and Mindfulness Meditation is a mind and body practice that has a long history of use for increasing calmness and physical relaxation, improving psychological balance and enhancing overall health and well-being. According to Psychology Today, practicing balanced emotional responses can reduce one’s stress level, and anxiety and stress are often triggers for substance abuse and addictive behavior. In addition, when you choose a neutral rather than a judgmental response to your thoughts and feelings, you can increase your sense of self-compassion rather than beating yourself up, which is often associated with addictive behaviors. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-about-addiction/201110/mindfulnessmeditation-and-addiction
