Therapeutic Interventions

Cornerstone clinicians subscribe to an eclectic approach. All the counselors are versed in 12-step facilitation but we know that there is not just one way for everyone. In addition the clinicians utilize; RET (Ellis), CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy – “Here and Now”, Choice Therapy (William Glasser) – “Choice and Consequences”, Family Systems Theory (Satire and Bradshaw)- “The Family Roles”, Gestalt – “empty chair work” and role play, Client Centered – Rogerian theory, psycho-education, music therapy, recreational therapy, nutrition and exercise including yoga, socializing, HIV, AIDS, STD education. The patient is supported in spiritual healing unique to their own personal beliefs and faiths in addition the patients are exposed to other journey’s in spiritual healing through Native American – Earth Centered – Universe and energy, guided and personal [...]

Naltrexone: New Uses for Old Medications in Recovery?

This drug, when taken by the addict prevents overdose and the ‘high’ that the addict is expecting. This medication is best used in a controlled and monitored environment such as the one Cornerstone of Southern California [...]

Are There New Approaches to Recovery for Alcohol and Drug Addiction?

As we have learned about more and more of the underlying changes in the brain, so too we have found and developed new approaches to treating different disorders and [...]