Our evidence-based therapeutic programme is integrated within our secondary care and supported housing model, utilizing CBT, 12-step principles, DBT skills, and trauma-informed support.
Access to one-to-one counselling and group therapy, community mutual aid, drama therapy, family support, personal development, access to gym, table tennis, snooker, basketball court. Our comprehensive approach treats the whole person, not just the addiction.
The main programme has a therapeutic element based on principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and the 12 Step programme. It further utilises therapeutic interventions such as motivational interviewing, DBT, relapse prevention and mindfulness.
We work with residents using DBT skills to enable self-regulation, emotional management and creating safe and stable connection with others. Mindfulness practices help manage stress and cravings.
Our therapeutic team prioritises safety and stabilisation across staff who are trained in trauma-informed approaches.
Our therapists work within the perspective of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) which underpins the psychotherapeutic groupwork. Residents are encouraged to integrate an understanding of their past developmental experiences through a variety of activities.
We focus on connection and belonging work grounded in Attachment Theory integrated with Polyvagal Theory - explaining how childhood unmet needs and attachment patterns prevail into adult relational patterns and continued attempts to meet unmet needs.
Therapists have specialized trauma training and qualifications and are able to recognise and respond appropriately to clients' presentations of trauma responses. Our Recovery Practitioners are trained in the Trauma-Seeking Safety Model.
All staff receive supervision every 4-6 weeks and annual appraisal. Internal auditing tracks staff CPD and compliance with training requirements.
Our initial care and support needs assessment focus on recovery capital such as family, social, housing, legal, employment, education, and training.
Abbeyrose utilises the Recovery Outcome Star to record resident progress at point of admission, after primary 4 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months and 12 month follow up.
