The United States is known to have the highest incarceration rate, with twenty percent of inmates are located within the states. While this country is known to put away criminals, integrating those who are released back into society is not a priority. It Has proven to be a problem that prisons are overflowing and have reached full capacity long ago. A solution to this would be to make sure that those who are released, did not return. With the help of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), those with criminal backgrounds can have a second chance.
What is CBT?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a treatment used to help patients identify their thoughts that can trigger emotional issues. This psychotherapy can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with stressors. The goal of this method is to take negative thoughts and the urge to display negative behavior and adopt healthier social habits instead.
How Can CBT Help?
It might be relieving to be released from prison for good behavior or proven innocence, but becoming part of society after years of confinement can be daunting. The way of life is generally pretty dependent on your income, living situation, and relationships. All of which has been put on hold while serving time. You might find yourself feeling lost, left behind, or forgotten about, when re-entering society. Time has passed and a lot may have changed, which can impact a person greatly. Having the idea that you have nothing significant to return to can cause a number of repeated patterns and behaviors, resulting in returning to prison. CBT can help encourage ex-convicts to turn a new leaf by focusing on their self-building. Psychotherapy can provide a non-judgemental environment where you can express your concerns, your past, and what you wish to achieve.
It can be difficult to find yourself again after years away from the rest of the world. This doesn’t mean you are unworthy of change or a happy life, but that you have a chance to turn it all around. Use your second chance to repair your soul, spirit, and reinvent yourself into the person you want to be. Allow yourself to seek a better way of life through the help of a professional. To schedule an appointment, give us a call or email us through the contact us page.
