Addiction Recovery
Substance Abuse & Problem Gambling
Addiction Recovery is a CBT program for individuals 18 years of age or older, designed around your life. You stay connected to what matters while working toward lasting change. My addiction recovery program provides flexible, supportive care with sessions that fit your schedule, available online or in person.
The journey of recovery is an opportunity for growth and resilience. While it may come with its challenges, including occasional missteps or setbacks, each experience can provide valuable lessons. With the right support and guidance, individuals can develop essential skills to overcome old patterns and embrace a healthier path forward.
Outpatient addiction counselling provides a variety of benefits, including:
- The opportunity to continue to work and attend to daily responsibilities, due to flexible scheduling opportunities.
- Less upheaval in your life, as you won’t have to change your living environment or explain your absence for a certain period.
- Increased autonomy, although this also comes with more responsibility, as you’ll still have access to substances or gambling.
Program Outline
Addiction Recovery is a twelve session program.
- Week 01 – Triggers, Cravings, and Avoiding Relapse.
- Week 02 – Planning for Recovery.
- Week 03 – Introduction to Self-Help Groups.
- Week 04 – Attitudes and Beliefs.
- Week 05 – Challenging Core-Beliefs.
- Week 06 – Stress and Emotional Well-Being.
- Week 07 – Problem Solving.
- Week 08 – Skills for Reducing Stress.
- Week 09 – Addiction and the Family.
- Week 10 – Addiction, Loss, and Grief.
- Week 11 – Advanced Relapse Prevention.
- Week 12 – Closing Session
What to expect in the addiction recovery program
Program Requirements
- Weekly sessions are recommended; at a minimum, you must attend every two weeks.
- You can not attend more than one session a week.
- If you miss more than two sessions in a month, you will be terminated from the program.
- You’ll be assigned “homework” or “between-session” exercises to help build on topics discussed in your sessions.
- As part of your “between session” home, you’ll be required to attend, in person, one peer support group meeting per week ( Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Smart Recovery, Gamblers Anonymous, etc.).