Sometimes, individuals in recovery may not be comfortable with speaking to therapists traditional sessions. Experiential Therapy provides these clients with a nontraditional treatment setting to work through repressed emotions. These types of sessions are typically hands-on, engaging activities that help clients process and cope with past negative events.
Common experiential therapies include outings to museums, hikes, and other recreational type activities. This therapy modality is designed to help individuals in treatment for addiction develop a stronger sense of self by acknowledging past traumas. During these activities, therapists will help clients face these issues without using substances for an escape.
