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About Next Steps Recovery
We provide evidence based private counselling and a free online meeting for people seeking independence from problematic addictive behaviour and substance use disorders. We are trained in the most current Motivational Interviewing techniques as well as offering Rational Emotive, Cognitive and Dialectical Behaviour and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. We are also trained in CRAFT, Community Reinforcement And Family Training and offer positive reinforcement psycho-education counselling for family members who are willing to help their loved ones who are in addiction recovery.
It is important that you believe in your ability to change. We meet you where you are in the recovery process. We believe you have the ability to make things change. With realistic goals and observing small successes we build our independence and self-confidence over time.
Change is a process. Reserve your judgment, set aside those questioning beliefs and approach the process of change with an open mind. Life is full of experiments and we can have as many chances as we want. We have the ability and capacity to change our life taking small steps observing small successes.
Self-Empowerment. A self-empowering approach to your recovery involves gaining independence as you reclaim your life. We embrace our humanity and our ability to make the lifestyle changes necessary to align our goals with our values.
Acceptance, encouragement and non-judgment. We are accepted into a community that has empathy, kindness and compassion and provide a safe confidential space for support without judgement.
Engagement We offer tools and techniques to help us regain our personal power. Join us for a meeting and see how we work towards managing our life without problematic addictive behaviour.
This process works over time. When practiced daily, the evidence shows us these coping skills have been proven to be effective for a multitude of people. Join us and learn how to improve your lifestyle choices
Our Mission
To provide information and education for mental health providers, and wipe out stigma associated with mental health and addictive behaviour.
Our Vision
A safe non-judgmental support community where people work together to wipe out stigma, find strength in asking for suppport and receive the kindness and compassion necessary to stay on point in addiction recovery.
Our purpose
To provide guidance and emotional growth for clients seeking independence from any kind of problematic addictive behaviour. To present psycho educational materials that are current and easy to practice.
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four points Program
1. Build & Maintain
Motivation
You might have experienced a natural consequence and are open to new ideas. This is where you discover your reasons to change, build momentum and the motivation to take action.
2. Cope with Urges
Learning how to cope with urges and cravings is an important part of the recovery process. We have techniques that guide you through accepting this and allowing them to pass.
3. Manage Thoughts, Feelings & Behaviours
We have tools to help you find new ways of dealing with sadness, anger, anxiety, frustration and other feelings instead of using substances or engaging in problematic behaviours.
This is when your values and goals are aligned. You have pursued new interests that replace your substance use disorder and problematic behaviours. You are content with life and are able to cope with the challenges it brings.
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