Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic model focused on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It's based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and actions are interconnected. CBT helps individuals develop coping skills to manage current problems and improve their well-being by challenging unhelpful thinking and promoting positive behavioral changes.

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Meditation is a set of techniques used to train attention and awareness, often involving focusing on breath, sensations, or thoughts. While distinct, meditation is frequently used to cultivate mindfulness, helping to reduce stress and increase self-awareness by observing experiences as they unfold.

In addiction treatment, health, nutrition, and exercise are vital for recovery. Substance use often leads to malnutrition and physical decline. Proper nutrition helps repair physical damage, stabilize mood, and reduce cravings. Regular exercise alleviates withdrawal symptoms, manages stress, improves sleep, and boosts self-esteem. A holistic approach integrating these elements supports both physical and mental well-being, crucial for sustained sobriety.

Based on the "AVRT" method of recovery author Jack Trimpey, SAVE stands for "Stopping Addictive Voice Enticements." It involves learning that our hidden subconscious mind doesn't always share our conscious desire for sobriety, and therefore it regularly produces thoughts, excuses, and "reasons" we should engage in our addiction(s). The SAVE technique involves recognizing that ANY thought, excuse, or "reason" to give in to our addiction must be identified as the enemy of our conscious desire for recovery and wellness, and immediately disputed until the urge or craving has passed.

Your self-image, which is your subconscious mind's picture of who and what you are, determines a great deal of your behavior. As early as 1950, positive psychology pioneer Dr. Maxwell Maltz stated that "a human being cannot act contrary to his or her self-image" - so this is the place where we learn to re-train our brain to think of ourselves in healthier ways.