The Role of Acceptance in Recovery

Radical acceptance is important no matter who you are. Healing from addiction often means that you are in a situation where you must learn this kind of skill; there is no way to bypass the need for it. Accepting that you have a problem is key in realizing your need for treatment, but its place in the recovery process does not end there. So, what is the role of acceptance in recovery?

Xplore Recovery is an addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment center in Tennessee. Our unique programs facilitate lasting recovery through a whole-person approach, rich with opportunities to build a comprehensive set of skills, such as acceptance.

Understanding the Role of Acceptance in Recovery

To understand the role of acceptance in recovery from addiction, it’s essential to first define what it means. Acceptance does not mean that you enjoy or approve of something. Instead, acceptance refers to acknowledging the reality of a situation, including both what you can’t change and what you can. In addiction recovery, this might look like saying:

• “I cannot change the past, but I can control what I do now and will choose to act in ways that support my sobriety, like going to treatment.” 
• “I cannot change the ways my addiction affected my loved ones in the past or control how others feel. But, I can put the effort into making amends, rebuilding relationships when possible, and building interpersonal skills now.”
• “I cannot change past trauma, but I can choose to engage in healing work.”

Radical acceptance is often highlighted in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. We use a combination of evidence-based treatments, including but certainly not limited to DBT, as the foundation of our programs.

How Xplore Recovery Can Help

We believe that people deserve more than just abstinence from substances. Here’s how Xplore Recovery can help.

Partial Hospitalization Program In Tennessee 

Our partial hospitalization program in Tennessee involves 30 hours of group therapy per week, where you will learn about concepts such as radical acceptance and how to apply them in recovery. While groups are a core part of our treatment schedules, clients are also assigned an individual therapist to work with weekly. This gives you the chance to focus on their goals, challenges, and strengths in private therapy sessions. When possible, family therapy is highly recommended. 

Intensive Outpatient Program In Tennessee  

Clients in our intensive outpatient program in Tennessee attend treatment several days per week for a few hours each day. However, the same effective approach is used. With a reduced time commitment, this program is ideal for people who need a lower level of care at their time of entrance or who are transitioning out of our partial hospitalization program.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Many people in addiction treatment have one or more additional mental health concerns, such as trauma, grief, anxiety, or a mood disorder. We provide dual-diagnosis treatment, which addresses mental health and substance abuse simultaneously. Acceptance can help you navigate a broad range of mental health concerns, facilitating peace, action, and a focus on the present vs. the past. 

Adventure Therapy

In addition to the evidence-based treatments that create the foundation of our programs, Xplore Recovery is proud to offer adventure therapy. Clients can opt into hands-on activities, such as hiking, nature walks, zip lining, and rock climbing, to learn and apply skills, build confidence, and find enjoyment in recovery, among other benefits. 

Call Xplore Recovery to Start Your Journey

Xplore Recovery provides integrated care for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Located in Ocoee, TN, near major regional hubs such as Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Nashville, we welcome people from in-state and out-of-state. Call Xplore Recovery to start your journey to lasting sobriety today at (423) 205-4084.

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