Rehab Clinic in Dorset
Looking for a successful rehab clinic in Dorset at an extremely reasonable price? Look no further! We can guide you through the whole rehabilitation process.
The clinic is located in Dorset, just a short walk from the seven miles of golden sandy beaches, giving people an opportunity to recover in comfortable surroundings.
The clinic opened in 1996 and is registered as a non-profit organisation which means that we are able to offer the best quality treatment available at an affordable price. We also offer a highly structured aftercare programme.
Complete Rehabilitation Package
We are able to offer the complete package for those suffering from alcohol and drug dependency from the initial assessment through detox if required and then into the intensive treatment programme.
Services & Treatment
- private one to one counselling
- day session addiction counselling
- group therapy, single sex and mixed groups
- stress anxiety problems
- counselling for shopping addictions
- relationship breakdowns
- psychiatric assessments, dual diagnose
- poly substance misuse
- family counselling for relations of addicts and alcoholics
Plus much more…………..
Residential Treatment Dorset
Prior to being admitted to treatment, clients will undergo a comprehensive assessment with one of our fully trained therapists. This gives us an opportunity to assess the client and their level of need. It also gives the client and their family the chance to assess us and ask any questions they may have about us.
Family Counselling
We can offer this service via telephone as we understand that for various reasons it may not always be possible to come here but we do recommend where possible that clients come and have a look around as it is very important to get a sense of what happens here.
If the assessment goes well and you are offered a place in treatment here, you will be given a ‘start date’. Soon after your arrival, r a member of our medical team will prescribe the most appropriate detox regime when detox is necessary.
Counselling
There is also a big focus on self-esteem during this stage of treatment as although the alcoholic or addict often presents various defence mechanisms, the truth is they usually feel down on themselves which perpetuates the cycle of addiction. Alternative therapies are also offered throughout this stage of treatment. During this stage clients will also be expected to prepare written assignments and a daily diary, reflecting on their thoughts and feelings.
In the evening clients in this stage are supported to 12 Step community based meetings of either Alcoholics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. This is an essential part of treatment as recent research clearly demonstrates that good affiliations with these support groups increases the chance of long term recovery.
Secondary Treatment
During this stage, therapy continues along the same format as the previous stage although the emphasis shifts towards relapse prevention, family therapy and putting together a solid structure and plans for life after treatment. Underpinning all of this work is the importance of the client taking responsibility for their own recovery.
By now, most clients have improved trust in others and are prepared to explore in greater depth their problems and solutions to these problems. This is often necessary to get to the root of their problems as ‘skimming the surface’ may only be a short term solution.
Peer Evaluations
Clients participate in peer evaluations where, with their group, they identify their main blocks and resources to recovery. This provides further material for clients to work on.
By the end of this stage clients will have a concrete plan for life after treatment and if clients are looking to relocate to Dorset, we will endeavour to re-house them in suitable accommodation. Clients will also be given a graduation ceremony where friends and family are invited to celebrate the achievement of completing treatment. These graduations are often particularly cathartic, not just for the client, but also for the family.
Aftercare
Chemical dependency is a chronic relapsing condition. Our aftercare programme has been designed to enable clients to deal with the issues which occur in everyday life situations, whilst in early recovery. This programme is original and vastly different from the majority of aftercare programmes available as it continues to offer a very high level of support and structure.
Aftercare is held at one of our Dorset centres and takes place on three half days each week. The programme itself is a blend of both therapeutic interventions and rehabilitative activities.
Therapeutically, the programme offers specialised counselling, life skills training, nutritional interventions, boundaries and assertiveness training, family dynamics, parenting skills, anger management and money management interventions in order to help clients live life on life’s terms, clean and sober.
In terms of rehabilitation, clients, whilst in aftercare are supported in finding new careers, appropriate training and education, or voluntary work. This is obviously an important part of the early recovery process in terms of building a new life and a brighter future.
Group Activites
The other aspect of the aftercare programme is the group activities. As part of the programme, clients are regularly taken to various outdoor activities including camping trips and excursions to the New Forest. We have also linked up with a charitable concern and are now able to offer 4 day sailing trips off the Cornish coast in order to help clients bond with each other; continue with their personal development and re-enforce that it is possible to have fun without drugs and alcohol.
Finally, clients are offered the opportunity while in aftercare to attend daily affirmation groups and various workshops in our main centre as well as other activities. We also actively encourage clients to participate in our ‘buddy scheme’. We make sure that we are available for every patient as long as he/she needs our support and encouragement.
A Closer Look at the Dorset Rehab Clinic
