Wellness Program at Seabrook

Rehab for the Mind, Body & Soul

At Seabrook, we utilize the familiar 12-step programs with therapy, wellness, and recreation programs to provide whole-body healing and strengthen the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Seabrook offers clients conventional and non-traditional addiction treatment to ensure a lasting recovery that addresses the physical, emotional, and social impact of substance abuse.

• Therapeutic massage: Therapeutic massage is conducted through clothing in a quiet, serene environment. The session focuses on the upper body— head, neck, shoulders, back and arms. Each massage session creates a nurturing space where clients can relax and experience a release of tension and calming of the nervous system.
• EMDR & Brainspotting: EMDR addresses the traumatic wounds that play a role in substance use and addictive disorders. In Brainspotting, therapists help clients position their eyes in ways that enable them to target sources of negative emotion.
• Acudetox: Acudetox is an alternative therapy used to balance the body without medication. During the first 24 to 48 hours of treatment , our wellness specialists apply ear seeds at acupressure points in the ear. Ear seeds reduce pre-existing or recovery-related physical and emotional symptoms. During the second week of treatment, acupuncture is applied to locations in the ear to encourage continued body balance, pain relief and healing.

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Wellness Programs

• Drumming circle: Drums are dynamic, interactive tools that produce physiological, psychological and social stimulation. Drumming enhances recovery and incorporates the 11th Step of prayer and meditation by encouraging the nonverbal expression of thoughts and feelings.
• Yoga: Yoga poses are coordinated with the 12 Steps, helping patients practice physical and emotional surrender. Through practice, yoga helps patients embody the 11th Step: quieting the mind, being open to guidance, identifying a Higher Power, and experiencing serenity. Yoga unites the body and mind by linking breath to mindful movement.
• Mindfulness meditation: Mindfulness groups occur regularly during primary treatment. During mindfulness, an individual focuses their attention on what is happening in the present moment. This process of meditation is a helpful way to deal with the feelings arising from past regrets or future worries.
• Sleep hygiene: Sleep problems are common during withdrawal. During sleep hygiene group gatherings, our experienced clinicians educate patients about sleep cycles and teach them healthy practices for improving sleep without the use of pharmacological sleep aids.
• Stress management: Using didactic presentations and experiential exercises, clients learn to manage everyday stressors related to recovery, relationships and other life areas.
• Equine therapy: Through equine therapy, a useful and symbiotic bond is formed between animal and person. The horse encourages calm and tranquility in the person, while the person in turn provides the horse with food and care. The therapist helps the client work through emotions and blocks that surface during this process. In addition to being used for substance use disorder, equine therapy is useful for other conditions such as autism or depression.

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Recreation Services

• Fitness center: Routine exercise can reduce stress, alleviate depression and anxiety, and improve sleep quality. Seabrook’s fitness center includes recumbent bikes, elliptical trainers, treadmills, free weights and the Precor Universal Machine.
• Recreation & leisure skills group: Members of this group learn to incorporate meaningful leisure activities into daily recovery. This group also facilitates team building and the development of trust and communication skills.