therapeutic intervention

Fermata d'Autobus offers targeted treatments for those suffering from pathological dependencies associated with forms of psychological distress.

Pathological dependencies can take various forms: opioid addiction, cocaine addiction, alcoholism, food addiction, shopping addiction, sex addiction, gambling addiction, and internet addiction. However, all of these are merely the consequence, or rather, the symptom of a deeper underlying disorder. Existing research highlights how the symptoms of mental disorders and addiction-related problems interact and influence one another.

The working method is characterized by an integrated approach to the complexity of the individual, resulting in a therapeutic intervention that spans from a healthcare level to a pedagogical-rehabilitative level to a psychological level, integrating these different levels and seeking a balance among them. Differentiated interventions are provided for each form of addiction.

Opioid addiction

Cocaine addiction

Psychiatric consultations
Individual and group psychotherapy
Diagnostic and therapeutic assessments
Psycho-educational interventions to support daily life
Social reintegration interventions
Family therapy interventions
Expressive workshops
Social reintegration
Network interventionsInterventions aimed at maintaining abstinence
Participation in self-help groups
Structured cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions focused on the issues faced by cocaine-dependent individuals in treatmentIntensive short-term programs
Maintenance, when possible, of work and relational activities

Alcohol addiction

Psychiatric consultations
Individual and group psychotherapy
Diagnostic and therapeutic assessments
Psycho-educational interventions to support daily life
Social reintegration interventions
Family therapy interventions
Expressive workshops
Social reintegration
Network interventionsInterventions aimed at maintaining abstinence
Participation in self-help groupsHealth education groups (consequences of alcohol abuse, dietary guidelines, alcohol-related disorders)
Close involvement of the social and emotional support network

Food addiction

Psychiatric consultations
Individual and group psychotherapy
Diagnostic and therapeutic assessments
Psycho-educational interventions to support daily life
Social reintegration interventions
Family therapy interventions
Expressive workshops
Social reintegration
Network interventionsInterventions aimed at maintaining abstinence
Participation in self-help groups
Dietary interventions and nutritional re-educationIntegrated interventions with centers and professionals
Assisted meals
Monitored physical activity
Women's group
Men's group

Gambling addiction

Motivational interviewing
Individual psychotherapy
Family and/or couples therapy
Group therapy
Psychiatric consultation
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Participation in peer support groups has proven effective:
- Self-help groups for gamblers
- Self-help groups for family members and friends of gamblers
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The treatment can also include other psycho-educational activities:
- Money management and financial tutoring groups
- Training sessions aimed at combating “mathematical illiteracy” based on teaching basic mathematical tools that allow for a critical understanding of the probabilistic concepts underlying gambling.

Shopping addiction

Careful consideration of economic and financial aspects
Muscle relaxation techniques
Cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions
Support with planning outings and purchases
Psychiatric consultationsIndividual and group psychotherapy
Diagnostic and therapeutic assessments
Psycho-educational interventions to support daily life

internet addiction

Specific interventions aimed at recognizing and assessing the time spent online using time management techniques
Re-education on internet use
Psychiatric consultationsIndividual and group psychotherapy
Diagnostic and therapeutic assessments
Psycho-educational interventions to support daily life