Addictions First Steps
About Addictions First Steps
This program takes an abstinence approach to recovery whilst providing guidance and planning for relapse management. The philosophy of this program is one of empowerment and self-guided change.
Incorporating mindfulness practice and emotion regulation skills, participants will learn to build and manage a life without the addictive behaviour that is both rewarding and meaningful.
Program content
- Mindfulness practice
- Emotion regulation skills
- Identifying early warning signs
- Relapse prevention
- Strategies for coping
- Activity scheduling
- Setting boundaries
What you will experience
Throughout this program you will participate in group sessions lead by a qualified Allied Health Professional. Each session will support you to use new skills to guide, inspire and motivate yourself to set goals, take action and enrich your life. You will practice applying skills in your own day-to-day before the next session. Bring what you have learnt and experienced to each group for feedback and input.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Understand key factors associated with positive recovery by defining the problem and consequences of an addictive lifestyle.
Objective 2
Understand the importance of relapse prevention and apply cognitive-behavioural model to provide a scaffold for intervention.
Objective 3
Identify Early Warning Signs - reflect on past and present patterns of addictive behaviour and explore knowledge of how to get 'back on track'.
Objective 4
Learn the different types of temptations, and when you are most tempted to engage in the addiction. Employ new strategies to manage cravings and urges; self-care, the3D's and Urge Surfing.
Objective 5
Learn new healthy approaches to thinking including how to recognise unhelpful thinking patterns and take steps to change your thinking, emotions and behaviours.
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies.
Workbooks
To guide you though education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms.
Action Plans
Step-by-step activities to help you put new skills into practice.
Extra Resources
Tools to help you overcome common challenges.
Progress Tracking
Questionnaires to help you monitor your symptoms and/or progress.
Check-ins
Support between treatments to help keep things on track.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
Patients are admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim their attendance via their health fund. We ask that patients confirm any applicable out-of-pocket excess or gap costs directly with Deakin Private Hospital by calling 02 5114 8100.
Who will find this program helpful?
This program has been designed to help participants with a Substance Use or Addictive Disorder.
How long does this program run for?
This group is held every week for eight weeks on Wednesdays.
When is the next intake?
This program is run on Wednesdays, from 12:30pm. The next programs commence; Wednesday 3rd September, Wednesday 29th October 12:30pm, Wednesday 14th January 12:30pm
