Abundant Life Institute
281 East 950 South Street
Orem, UT 84058
About Abundant Life Institute
The Abundant Life Institute was founded by licensed clinical social worker Francisco Ampuero. They have a substance use and mental health disorder counseling service for adults in Orem, Utah. You’ll find them amongst other offices and businesses, a discreet and confidential location. Scera Park is close by, as is Westmore Park.
I noticed that they focus on individual counseling sessions to work through addiction issues as well as anxiety, depression and trauma. Meeting with a counselor one on one is helpful for understanding where your addictive behaviors started and resolving current challenges. You can also get help if you’ve been the victim of domestic violence.
I appreciate their use of a combination of behavioral therapy, psychotherapy and proven methods such as Acceptance and Commitment. Another aspect that stood out to me is their court services. They provide evaluations and reports. At times they may work with courts by performing investigations.
Recovering from addiction often means embracing a different lifestyle. Counselors often recommend getting physical exercise as it helps you feel better. I find Orem ideal for this, being nestled between the Wasatch Mountains and Utah Lake. Mountains offer abundant opportunities to go hiking or skiing. The lake is ideal for boating, fishing or packing a picnic basket and lingering under the trees.
An important part of recovery is often finding a job. As Orem is a thriving city, there are many opportunities in the tech industry and education sector. Being able to work doing something you love contributes to lower stress levels and higher job satisfaction.