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Recovery through Integrated Care – Rebuilding Identity at Tarzana Treatment Centers

Recovery through integrated care starts by considering the whole individual. At Tarzana Treatment Center (TTC), we look beyond substance use disorders and mental health challenges by identifying the underlying causes of these struggles. Indeed, taking a holistic approach, we treat the whole person. Hence, the physical, mental, and spiritual sides of the issue are on the table in the recovery process.

Therefore, at TTC, we support this process through a comprehensive model that integrates medical, mental health, and substance use services. Our approach helps individuals reconnect with their past selves or become who they aspire to be. Thus, patients not only recover. They also embark on a new life of self-realization and positivity.

Recovery Through Integrated Care and Rebuilding Identity
Why Identity Matters in Recovery with Integrated Care

Substance Use Disorders often distort an individual’s identity. As a result, someone who once perceived themselves as capable or loving may no longer hold this belief. Others might never have developed a strong sense of self due to isolation, trauma, or instability. Furthermore, these identity issues are not merely background noise; they are central to both the problem and the solution.

Psychologist Erik Erikson emphasized that identity is the foundation of a meaningful life. Furthermore, research published by the National Library of Medicine confirms that unresolved identity conflict can lead to long-term emotional and behavioral challenges (Orenstein & Lewis, 2023). This is why TTC emphasizes identity integration during the recovery process.

How Trauma and Disconnection Weaken Identity

For some people, a strong early identity is disrupted by trauma. Addiction may begin as an attempt to cope, but over time, it replaces the person’s original sense of self. This is often a tragic loss. Therefore, recovery with integrated care is a definite priority.

For others, a childhood marked by loneliness or chaos may create a “socially isolated” identity. Substance use can feel like a way to finally belong. However, this identity built around use often deteriorates, leaving the individual more disconnected than ever. Integrated care helps people repair that damage.

Recovery with Integrated Care and Community Support

At TTC, patients heal in an environment that encourages honesty, safety, and shared experiences. The therapeutic community plays a crucial role in this process, offering structured support, peer connections, and opportunities for self-reflection.

A study by Dingle et al. found that community-based treatment can shift people from an “addiction identity” to a “recovery identity.” Over time, individuals begin to see themselves in a new light. These small yet steady changes lay the groundwork for lasting transformation.

Attention and Connection Building in Recovery

Healing requires more than therapy. It requires attention from others who truly care. Philosopher Simone Weil wrote that “attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity” (Gravity and Grace, 1947). At TTC, our clinical staff agrees with this perspective.

Therefore, the TTC Integrated Care model creates daily opportunities for connection. Clients interact with staff who have lived experience, engage in group discussions, and receive support in small, meaningful ways. These moments matter. Indeed, such steps rebuild trust and create space for change.

Drug and Alcohol Recovery through Integrated Care
Building a New Identity through Recovery with Integrated Care

Every individual in recovery deserves the opportunity to build a better life. This often starts with establishing new habits and roles. Someone may choose to return to school, start a job, or become a more engaged parent. Each of these steps contributes to a more positive identity.

Tarzana Treatment Centers supports these efforts through a wide range of services, including:

  • Primary Healthcare
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Medications for Addiction Treatment
  • Case Management and Counseling
  • Peer Support and Education

Together, the TTC team works to guide each patient toward sustainable recovery. These layers of care form a solid framework for the future.

Lasting Change Through Recovery with Integrated Care

Recovery with integrated care is not just about stopping use. It is about rediscovering—or creating—the self that addiction once buried. That self is not built overnight. It forms through relationships, support, and repetition of healthy choices.

Indeed, people can motivate themselves toward right thinking. At Tarzana Treatment Centers, we help patients build and maintain healthy habits. With a supportive community and integrated services, each person has the opportunity to grow. To learn more about recovery with integrated care, please contact us today.

 

 

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