Connections of Florida provides comprehensive services through a virtual intensive outpatient program, making it easier to prioritize your recovery without putting your life on hold.

The goals with treatment in the Connections of Florida virtual IOP include helping patients with the following: 

• Improving daily functioning, reducing distress, and managing symptoms of addiction and mental health challenges 
• Identifying maladaptive coping behaviors and replacing them with alternative, healthier coping strategies 
• Identifying triggers for relapse, understanding roadblocks to recovery, and developing and implementing a relapse prevention plan 
• Increasing a sense of resilience and recognizing personal growth 

The team works with patients to develop an ongoing treatment plan, encouraging them to collaborate to determine the best course of treatment by following the continuum of care. This can include identifying and utilizing outpatient care and community support. 

Psychotherapeutic groups are the foundation of treatment in the Connections of Florida virtual IOP. These groups are led by skilled clinicians and provide an environment for patients to explore emotions, behaviors, and interpersonal dynamics. This allows them to focus on emotional expression, self-awareness, and relational growth through group interaction. 

There are various types of groups patients are a part of, including: 

• Psychoeducation groups 
• Process groups 
• Motivational interviewing groups 
• SMART Recovery groups 
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills groups  

Virtual intensive outpatient programs provide ease of accessibility to care. 

• Convenience and accessibility: Attend sessions securely from home without facing travel barriers and timing conflicts. 
• Clinical expertise: Qualified, experienced team members provide evidence-based therapies that are tailored to the needs of the patients in the group. 
• Community and support: Connect with peers who are facing similar challenges. 
• Flexibility: Participating in a virtual program can make it easier to attend to daily responsibilities without much disruption. 
• Continuity of care: An IOP can serve as a smooth transition from higher levels of care or provide ongoing outpatient support. 

Care provided in the virtual IOP is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Sessions are conducted through secure, encrypted platforms that protect your personal health information, ensuring that your privacy is safeguarded in the same way it would be in an in-person setting.