Individuals who struggle to connect with others may find it more challenging to engage in rehabilitation programs for substance use disorder (SUD) or dual diagnosis. Clients with some conditions, including schizotypal personality disorders (STPD), benefit from participating in personalized treatment. Driftwood Recovery uses evidence-based and alternative holistic therapies to help clients heal, regain control of their lives, and create a healthy foundation for the future. We tailor treatment programs to the needs of each client, ensuring they feel confident engaging with peers and maintaining abstinence.
Understanding Schizotypal Personality Disorder and Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders
Schizotypal personality disorder (STPD) is a mental health condition characterized by eccentric behaviors and beliefs. Individuals with STPD often avoid social connections due to paranoia or distrust of others. Some people with the disorder have a genuine disinterest in building relationships with others and may take steps to disconnect from society or live in isolation.
STPD is a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, sharing some characteristics with psychotic disorders, including:
- Distorted sense of reality
- Eccentric or socially unacceptable behaviors
- Superstitious or odd beliefs
- Paranoid thoughts or behaviors
Most people with STPD do not experience hallucinations, and unlike other schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, the symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder do not include delusions. However, individuals with more severe symptoms may experience mild hallucinations, such as hearing voices.
Signs and Symptoms of Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Some common signs and symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder include:
- Magical beliefs, including religious fervor and belief in clairvoyance, telepathy, or supernatural entities
- Unusual mannerisms
- Odd or unkempt appearance
- Unusual speech patterns, including extensive use of metaphors
- Intense social anxiety and distrust of others
- Paranoid thoughts and behaviors
- Inappropriate emotional displays
Individuals with STPD have a higher risk of becoming members of religious cults or other fringe belief systems. Some people with schizotypal personality disorder may experience auditory hallucinations, such as hearing someone whisper their name, which may contribute to magical beliefs.
Therapies for Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Psychotherapy is often the most effective treatment for individuals with schizotypal personality disorder. Therapy sessions teach clients to build healthy social connections and manage symptoms or side effects of their condition. According to NPJ Schizophrenia, “Comorbidities can complicate the disease course and treatment responses.” Psychotherapy and personalized treatment plans significantly improve treatment outcomes for individuals with co-occurring SUD and STPD.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is one of the most common treatments for STPD and co-occurring SUD. Therapy sessions provide clients with essential insights into their thoughts and behaviors, allowing them to identify negative thought patterns. Clinicians use CBT to help clients develop crucial social skills, reduce social anxiety, and eliminate maladaptive behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT teaches people to manage stress effectively and accept their circumstances. We use DBT to empower clients while guiding them through developing healthy social boundaries and communication skills. The principles of DBT provide people with healthy ways to express their unique experiences while adhering to social norms and avoiding relationship conflicts.
Group Psychotherapy
Clients with schizotypal personality disorder benefit from group therapy. The structured and controlled environment allows clients to safely practice social skills learned in individual therapy, empowering individuals to make healthy social connections. Group therapy also prepares clients for attending aftercare self-help groups by familiarizing them with a group setting.
Family Therapy
Many people with STPD have family conflicts caused or exacerbated by their condition. We offer family therapy and other support services to help clients and their loved ones heal from the effects of SUD and STPD.
Holistic and Psychosocial Support at Driftwood Recovery
Psychosocial support is essential to long-term recovery and involves an integrative approach to care. We collaborate with clients and their loved ones to create effective treatment plans. Studies have shown that “[c]ollaborative efforts involving psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers . . . and family members can help optimize the psychosocial factors of a patient’s life, offering stability to individuals with schizotypal personality disorder.” Our holistic programs give clients access to a wide range of therapeutic modalities and a team of clinical professionals.
A whole-person approach to care reduces stress and helps clients find healthy ways to manage their condition. Some of the holistic therapies, services, and techniques provided at Driftwood Recovery include:
- Yoga
- Acupuncture
- Breathwork
- Relaxation exercises
- Meditation
- Biofeedback
We also provide clients with the tools, education, and resources to create and maintain healthy lifestyle changes. Our programs offer nutritional coaching, physical activities, and community engagement to encourage holistic recovery.
Medication and Psychiatric Management for Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders
Some individuals with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, including STPD, benefit from prescription medication to manage their condition. Hallucinations, severe social anxiety, and other symptoms impact mental and physical health. Appropriate use of prescription medication can reduce or eliminate many effects of schizotypal personality disorder. We combine prescription medications with psychotherapies and other treatments to help clients move forward in their healing journey.
Residential Treatment for STPD at Driftwood Recovery
We offer a continuum of care, including residential treatment programs designed to provide comprehensive addiction rehabilitation and mental health services. Our programs offer clients luxury accommodations and personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.
Residential treatment provides the following:
- 24/7 access to medical supervision and support
- Individual and group therapy
- Private living quarters
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
- Withdrawal management
- Medication management
- Family therapy and support services
- Aftercare planning
- Alumni support
Many clients begin their recovery in residential care and transition to our outpatient programs before participating in continuing care.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Aftercare Support
Our outpatient services allow clients to slowly transition back into society. Every program includes psychotherapy, peer support, prescription medications, referrals to outside resources, and alternative holistic therapies.
Driftwood Recovery offers the following output programs:
- Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
- Community integration (CIP)
Clients and their loved ones use our outpatient services to gain essential motivation, guidance, support, and accountability. Outpatient programs and our community integration program prepare clients for long-term sobriety and ensure they have the skills to maintain positive mental health. Clients learn to develop critical social skills and manage stress effectively to reduce the symptoms and side effects of co-occurring conditions, including STPD.
Why Choose Driftwood Recovery for Schizotypal Personality Disorder?
Individuals with schizotypal personality disorder respond more positively to environments where they feel heard, valued, and understood. Our compassionate and empathetic approach to client care ensures clients have an inclusive and nurturing environment where they can grow and heal. Driftwood Recovery uses comprehensive assessments and screening tools to create the best treatment plan to meet each client’s needs. Individuals with STPD may struggle to make meaningful connections and have difficulty expressing themselves in socially acceptable ways. We help clients develop more effective communication skills and introduce them to healthy social connections.
Schizotypal personality disorder (STPD0 can impact all areas of a person’s life. Driftwood Recovery treats substance use disorder and co-occurring STPD. To learn more about our programs, call our office today at (512) 759-8330.
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