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By making psychoeducation an essential component of our treatment programmes at Paracelsus Recovery, we set you up for long-term recovery. The aim of psychoeducation is to equip you with knowledge, resources and coping skills related to your condition so you can better navigate your diagnoses and ensure long-term recovery.
We also provide family psychoeducation. Learn more about family psychoeducation.
What is psychoeducation?
Psychoeducation is a therapeutic intervention that teaches a person suffering from mental health or addiction issues about their condition. As the name implies, the technique combines psychology and education. The goal of psychoeducation is to help you understand your condition, including treatment used and risks as well as coping skills to manage your symptoms. This means that when you return home, you can tell your personal support network about your mental health condition.
Psychoeducation works on the understanding that one of the primary goals of any treatment programme is to equip people with the tools they need to live healthier and happier lives. To accomplish this goal, you must first gain a thorough understanding of why you are having difficulties. After all, we are better able to recognise negative thought patterns and behaviours when we understand these aspects of ourselves. And we have more control over how we respond to our thoughts when we can recognise them. With the knowledge and tools provided through psychoeducation, clients are more likely to adhere to recommendations and use coping skills successfully if they understand the reasons why it is helpful.
What are the benefits of psychoeducation?
Numerous studies and experts agree that psychoeducation is extremely beneficial when used in conjunction with other therapeutic methods. In general, psychoeducation has been shown to aid in relapse prevention, reduce self-stigma, improve relationships and boost self-esteem, among other benefits.
A growing body of research into psychoeducation underlines its importance as a component of treatment that can improve outcomes for various conditions. For example, recent research indicates that psychoeducation improves outcomes for depression, anxiety and stress. For people suffering from mild depression in particular, psychoeducation as a therapeutic intervention can be extremely effective. Research into psychosocial interventions for people with ADHD shows promise in improving social skills and behavioural management. In addition, several clinical trials have found that psychoeducation improves psychosocial outcomes and aids in relapse prevention in mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
How is psychoeducation Included in my programme?
Psychoeducation is an essential element of all of our treatment programmes, provided by your psychotherapeutic team, consisting of a personal psychotherapist, psychiatrist, psychologist and live-in therapist. They will provide practical, evidence-based techniques for understanding and dealing with your mental health condition or addiction. For example, if a person has a panic disorder, their team would inform them about their brain’s neural pathways and what happens in the nervous system during a panic attack. We incorporate psychoeducation into both one-on-one sessions and sessions with the live-in therapist.
Psychoeducation benefits you as well as your partners and/or immediate family members. We can provide joint psychoeducation sessions where appropriate and in agreement with each client. The goal of these sessions is to explain the treatment process and talk about how you and your family can prepare for your return home, addressing any potential issues or challenges that may arise. This helps them to better support your recovery.
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