Faith-Based Addiction Counseling with Ken

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What to expect from an Addictions Session

Keep reading to find out what an addictions session is all about and how it can support your recovery journey.

The complexities of addiction can be daunting. In an addictions session, the aim is to encourage positive changes in various facets of life through faith-based recovery strategies. These topics can be intimidating for those learning about addiction, in recovery, or feeling lost and overwhelmed when adapting to a new life in post-recovery. Fortunately, there are strategies grounded in faith to help you cope with these feelings. As an experienced Christian addiction counselor, Ken has designed a simple but effective method for achieving success and resolve through recovery.  The main topics in these sessions are:

Emotion and Stress Management

Negative emotional self-perceptions and stress are the primary reason many develop an addiction. To escape discomfort or enhance mood during challenging times, you may have turned to gratifying substances or behaviors. It is time to change how you deal with triggers to relapse. Mastering your emotions and managing stress are crucial skills to acquire after recovery. In our sessions, you will explore strategies for managing your emotions and impulses, empowering you to lead a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Goal Setting

Addiction can strip away your sense of purpose, trapping you in a lifestyle focused on cravings. This often leads to losing sight of what truly matters and unintentionally hurting your loved ones in the process. Ken’s addictions’ sessions concentrate on establishing and achieving goals that are constructed around the person you desire becoming. You will begin to shape meaningful experiences in your life, and focus on connecting with others in an authentic way. Ken will share with you how what you truly desire fuels your pursuit of becoming the person you aspire to be, a person free from addiction.

Social Skills Development

The culture of addiction is characterized by a unique form of socialization with expectations that differ greatly from societal norms. As you distance yourself from this environment, you must adapt to a level of societal norms needed for integration. While our Western culture may not always reflect ideal behavior, it’s essential to connect with others to achieve continuity in your life post-recovery. In these sessions, we will delve into various aspects of life that will enhance your communication and behavior patterns, empowering you to engage more effectively with those around you.

Fee

$100

/ Session price

The sessions last for 45-minutes. An invoice will be sent after the session to the email used to sign up.

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About Ken

Ken Knoechel, MS

Ken Knoechel, MS

Licensed Therapist

As a therapist having gone through 14 years of addiction, Ken knows what it is like reaching the point when life becomes so difficult, something has to be done. Patiently, he will walk with you to help you understand addiction and process through recovery.

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The Role of Therapy in Recovery

Addiction therapy sessions play a helpful role in recovery as they will help you to naturally develop resilience, which is key to sustaining long-term sobriety. By understanding and strengthening your resilience of character, you begin adapting yourself to a new way of living, despite the difficulties you face. Below are some of the ways that therapy sessions will embolden your resolve and resilience through recovery:

Enhancing Life Skills: Resilience helps you automatically develop better ways for managing stress, triggers, and cravings. By cultivating these new ways of engaging life while remaining sober, such as engaging in healthy activities or seeking support from friends or family, you might realize how much easier life can be when navigating stressful situations with a sober mindset.

Building Emotional Strength: Therapy through recovery involves addressing past trauma, emotional wounds, and negative thought patterns. Emotional resilience empowers you to recognize and confront these experiences, process your emotions, and create emotional strength to overcome difficulties.

Promoting Adaptability: Resilience naturally enables you to adapt to life changes and stressors throughout your recovery journey. It helps you embrace flexibility, adjust plans when necessary, and maintain a positive mindset even in the face of changing life conditions.

Create Perseverance: Recovery from addiction is a lifelong journey that, sooner or later, requires determination and perseverance for resolving to remain sober. Resilience helps you stay committed to your sobriety goals, instilling a sense of purpose, motivation, and initiative.

Strengthening support systems: Resilience encourages you to not be timid when reaching out to connect with others. Recovery support systems, including friends, family, peers, and professionals can help with overcoming relapse triggers and contribute to your success through recovery.

By embracing and developing resilience through therapy, you begin to naturally equip yourself with the necessary tools and mindset to navigate obstacles and achieve lasting sobriety. Therapy through recovery empowers you to begin creating a life you desire to live in after addiction.

Process of Addictions Therapy

01

Building Trust and Feeling Safe

Feel safe to share openly, creating trust and recognizing this space is judgment-free.

02

Identifying Challenges and Triggers

Explore challenges and observe triggers influencing behavior, gaining clarity on patterns leading to addiction.

03

Creating Solutions

Develop personalized strategies to manage stress, cravings, and challenges, creating positive responses to triggers.

04

Setting Goals and Moving Forward

Set achievable goals and follow-up plans, building motivation and accountability for continued progress.

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Contact info

Feel free to reach out! Ken is very responsive as he understands that when things become unworkable, timeliness is paramount.

Phone

Phone

(937) 260-9764

Work hours

Work hours

Mon to Fri 8 am - 6 pm