At SCRC, group therapy plays a pivotal role in addiction recovery by fostering a sense of community and shared healing. Group therapy provides individuals with the opportunity to connect with others who face similar struggles, creating a supportive and understanding environment. Participants share personal experiences, gain insights, and develop a sense of accountability, which is essential for long-term sobriety.

One of the greatest benefits of group therapy is the opportunity to learn from others. Hearing different perspectives allows individuals to better understand their own journey while receiving encouragement and support from peers. It helps break down feelings of isolation, which is common in addiction, and builds a network of recovery-focused relationships.

Key Benefits of Group Therapy:

1. Peer Support: Sharing experiences with others in recovery builds emotional support and fosters collective healing.
2. Accountability: Group settings encourage individuals to stay on track with their recovery goals.
3. Learning from Others: Listening to others’ stories provides new perspectives and coping strategies.
4. Sense of Belonging: Group therapy helps reduce the isolation that often accompanies addiction.
5. Encouragement and Motivation: Witnessing the progress of others can be an inspiration to stay committed to the recovery journey.

Incorporating group therapy into our treatment programs ensures clients not only receive support from professionals but also benefit from the shared strength and wisdom of their peers.

At SCRC, we recognize that addiction impacts the entire family, not just the individual. To support families through this journey, we offer a weekly online family group that provides education and practical tools for understanding and managing addiction. These sessions help families learn effective strategies to support their loved ones’ recovery, while also creating a space for members to share experiences and connect with others facing similar challenges. This online group fosters a strong, informed support system, empowering families to navigate addiction more effectively.

Education and training empowers our residents with the knowledge and skills required to effectively understand and manage themselves in recovery. This training is practically applied within the therapeutic community and modelled in group therapy sessions. Our educational programme is extensive and includes lectures, activities and practical tasks to consolidate learning. Our annual Addiction Treatment & Recovery Seminars ensure the transfer of this critical information to the families and supporters of our clients.

At SCRC, Relapse Prevention Planning is a crucial element for ensuring long-term recovery success. We adopt a proactive approach, requiring each individual to develop a personalized Relapse Prevention Plan before completing any of our programs. For those in our 6-month and Long-Term programs, this includes additional requirements such as a Life Plan and Warning Signs document. These plans are crafted with the assistance of our therapeutic team and involve input from family members, ensuring a comprehensive strategy.

The focus of the Relapse Prevention Plan is on:

• Routine and structure: Establishing daily routines that promote sobriety and prevent relapse triggers.
• Goal-setting: Creating short- and long-term goals to motivate recovery efforts and personal growth.
• Balanced living: Encouraging a well-rounded lifestyle that includes healthy relationships, self-care, and hobbies.
• Drug-testing and accountability: Using regular drug tests and accountability checks to maintain transparency.
• Recovery conditions: Identifying conditions and environments conducive to maintaining sobriety.
• Consequences: Outlining potential consequences of relapse to strengthen commitment to staying clean.
• Safe re-integration: Gradual re-entry into society, minimizing the risk of relapse.

In our Long-Term program, 2-3 weeks are dedicated solely to carefully constructing these documents, ensuring a robust and tailored plan for each individual. This planning process is a collaborative effort, combining professional guidance with family involvement, and prepares individuals to navigate challenges beyond treatment.

Our goal is to empower clients to leave treatment with the tools and strategies necessary to safeguard their sobriety for the long term.

Addressing underlying issues and associated disorders is of critical importance in the treatment of addiction. To this end, SCRC offers a variety of specialised programmes. Our Drug Of Choice In-House Programmes have been carefully designed to address the idiosyncratic behaviours, thought processes and beliefs related to that particular drug of choice. Alongside this, SCRC also offers Behavioural and Trauma In-House Programmes, which focus on underlying and co-occuring issues. The following In-House Programmes are available: Eating Disorders, Body-Image, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Offenders, Co-Dependency, Self-Harm, Gaming and Gambling.

At SCRC, our multi-disciplinary therapeutic team consists of highly qualified professionals, including social workers, addiction counselors, registered nurses, a counseling psychologist, a sessional psychiatrist, and a sessional general practitioner. This diverse team ensures that every resident receives comprehensive support, guidance, and care tailored to their individual needs.

Residents benefit from the combined expertise of the therapeutic team, which facilitates a variety of therapeutic styles and interventions throughout the treatment process. Each resident is assigned a primary counselor for regular individual counseling sessions. These sessions encompass a range of effective therapeutic approaches, such as:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on changing negative thought patterns to improve emotional regulation and coping strategies.
• Play Therapy: Addresses deep-seated patterns and beliefs that may contribute to maladaptive behaviors.
• Motivational Interviewing: Enhances motivation for change and reinforces commitment to recovery.
• Task Allocation: Sets actionable goals and tasks for personal growth and accountability.
• Mediation and Problem Solving: Facilitates conflict resolution and decision-making skills.

By offering a wide range of therapeutic interventions and assessments, SCRC provides residents with the tools and support they need to navigate their recovery journey effectively. The collaborative nature of our team ensures that each individual receives personalized care, fostering a path toward healing and lasting sobriety.

At SCRC, our dedicated and experienced social workers provide essential support to residents dealing with the complex legal and social issues that may arise due to active addiction. They are equipped to assist with Postponement of Order applications, navigate previous or current court proceedings, address criminal charges, and manage child interventions.

By offering these critical social work services, we help residents focus on their recovery while ensuring they have the necessary resources and advocacy to address any legal challenges effectively.

Physical health is imperative in recovery, as it assists in improving self-esteem and alleviating the symptoms of associated mood disorders. Most of our residents arrive in treatment under-nourished and in poor health. To ensure physical rehabilitation, time is allocated within the daily programme for compulsory exercise. Residents can make use of our gym facilities, under the guidance of our qualified Fitness Instructor. We also focus on good nutrition, ensuring that our residents’ food intake is healthy and balanced. Furthermore we are proud to be associated with Box360, a local boxing club where residents can attend fitness classes and learn better coping mechanisms on their journey to a healthier mind and body.

At SCRC, we encourage spirituality as part of the healing process, recognizing its importance in personal growth and recovery. We also ensure a respectful and inclusive environment for people of all faiths. Our facility accommodates regular religious practices, providing time and support for individuals to attend weekly mosque, church, or other religious services. Additionally, we cater to specific dietary requirements based on religious beliefs, ensuring everyone can feel comfortable and supported both spiritually and physically throughout their recovery journey.