Our IOP offers many of the same treatment modalities as our residential program, albeit on a less time-intensive scale. Group therapy and education make up the bulk of the program. Individual and family counseling are also offered, as well as life skills and relapse prevention training. Let’s take a closer look.

• Group therapy. Proven just as effective as individual therapy, group therapy allows clients the opportunity to meet and learn from others who are undergoing similar struggles. A certified therapist guides the small-group sessions to help clients examine what triggers their addiction, how addiction has affected their relationships and personal growth, and how to manage the stressors that spark cravings for substance use. 
• Psychoeducation. At least a quarter of those who struggle with substance use disorder also have a mental health disorder. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and schizophrenia are some common mental health issues that can exacerbate addiction and make it very difficult to recover. Our IOP works with clients who have mental health diagnosis to help them understand and recognize their symptoms and how they overlap with and worsen symptoms of addiction. Clients learn how to best manage their mental health symptoms with medication (as needed), therapy, and self-care.
• Individual therapy. Each client will be assigned a therapist for individual sessions that take place outside of the IOP schedule. Individual therapy gives clients a chance to delve more deeply into their personal addiction and mental health triggers than group therapy allows. Our therapists pull from a variety of modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing. 
• Family healing. Addiction impacts the entire family unit. All of our IOP clients will have the opportunity to invite family members to participate in their individual therapy sessions. These sessions help families learn to communicate effectively, set boundaries with compassion, and support each other as the whole family recovers from the strain of addiction.
• Life skills. Many people who suffer from addiction and co-occurring disorders have forgotten how to take care of themselves. Group educational sessions teach IOP clients how to effectively navigate the challenges and demands of daily life. Clients learn how to set goals, shop, cook, deal with stress, interact with others, and more.
• Relapse Prevention. Integrated into each aspect of IOP Arizona treatment is relapse prevention. As clients learn about themselves and their triggers, they will begin to make a plan for how they will stay committed to long-term sobriety. They will learn to connect with the recovery community, stay engaged in therapy as needed after treatment ends, and manage the big and the small stressors life brings. They’ll also learn how to recognize an impending relapse and what to do if they relapse. 

Perhaps the most important benefit of joining Canyon Vista’s intensive outpatient program in Phoenix, AZ, is meeting fellow participants. Friendships with others who understand where you’ve been and share your commitment to long-term recovery are crucial to sobriety. There’s every chance that the people you meet at Canyon Vista will become life-long friends.