Recovery 1 - Communication Skills Workshop
Description:
Communication workshop sessions explores personal communication styles, emotional communication, NLP, love languages, body
language, anger and barriers to communication and victimization. This is a practical hands-on experiential workshop and is
included in the Recovery 5 program.
Duration:
Workshop
Prerequisites:
None
Notes:
None
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Recovery 2 - Relapse Prevention
Description:
Recovery 2 is our two week evidenced-based residential placement program. This program focus is on relapse prevention
and recovery. Successful completion of Recovery 5 is required to attend. Our program .
Duration:
2 Weeks
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Recovery 5 is required to attend
Notes:
None
Program Includes:
The Recovery Process
- The Recovery Grid
- The 6 stages of Recovery and recovery tasks
Relapse Prevention
- Advanced prevention strategies
- Goal setting, planning and implementation
- Stress management
- Next steps
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Recovery 3 - Advanced Skills Program
Description:
Recover 3 program is a three week extension program designed to strengthen and empower clients as they return to their
daily lives. Successful completion of Recovery 5 is required to attend. This cutting edge program includes:
Duration:
3 Weeks
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Recovery 5 is required to attend
Notes:
None
Program Includes:
DST (Dialectical Skills Training)
- Classes and practice with Mindfulness skills training
- Skill development through practice in being in the present and being mindful of surroundings and situations
- Classes and skill development for Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
- Topic covered include a full range of emotions, labeling and identification
- Skills to implement in the heat of the moment:
- Advanced strategies to manage stress, triggers, and other emotional situations
Communication
- Classes on types of communication, language and interpersonal skills.
- Skills training in the art and science of communication
- Learning to identify communication challenges and strategies to improve communication in difficult situations.
- Anger management and emotions
Goal Planning
- Goal Planning and setting
- Detailed training on using the G.O.S.P.A format for planning (Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Plans and Action
steps)
- Using S.M.A.R.T. goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic/relevant, timely).
- Career Planning & Assessment assistance available
Boundaries
- Learning healthy boundaries
Career Assessment and Planning
- Assistance with career assessment testing, career planning
- Ability to draft personal portfolio
- Pre-employment supports such as resume development, interview skills, job search strategies are explores
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Recovery 4 - Family Care Enhancement Program
Description:
The Family Care Enhancement Program is a concentrated 4 day residential program for significant others of substance
abusers. This program has these goals:
- To reduce the negative effects that addiction is documented to have on significant others of substance abusers
- To promote change in the substance abuser
- Coaching the significant others to reduce enabling behaviors and instead to detach from the substance abuser in a
caring way
Duration:
4 Days
Prerequisites:
None
Notes:
None
Desired outcomes of this intervention would be:
- reduced stress, anxiety, and/or depression in the client
- an improved quality of life for the client
- a significant change in the substance abuser such as:
- - stopping substance use
- - attendance at AA or NA meetings
- - continued practice in sobriety (working their program)
- - willingly entering a substance abuse treatment program
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Recovery 5 - Cornerstone Recovery Program
Description:
Recovery 5 is our cornerstone five week evidenced-based residential placement program. It is a pre-requisite to
attending our three and two week follow up programs. Intake is continuous and group therapy class start dates are every
second Monday. Please call to confirm next start date. Space is limited. Our program includes:
Duration:
5 Weeks
Prerequisites:
An open mind and positive attitude!
Notes:
None
Program Includes:
Step Classes:
- Daily group meetings
- Bio-Psycho-Social education, counselling and instruction on the theory, use, application and implementation of the
12 Step recovery model approach to addictions recovery
- In this program clients cover ALL 12 steps
Emotional Health & Wellness Classes:
- Identifying emotions such as fear, apathy, grief, lust, pride, anger, and more
- Self-esteem foundations, distorted thinking, logic, sleep hygiene, fitness and nutrition, relaxation, expectations,
core beliefs, human worth and assertiveness.
Life Skills and Leisure Pursuits:
- Individualized assistance with learning basic life skills such as money management, budgeting, routine care,
communication skills, cooking and more
- Clients are given an opportunity to explore a variety of leisure lifestyle pursuits
Peer Support:
- Clients attend daily group meetings
- Clients attend open meetings two nights per week and outside community meetings weekly.
- Peer counsellors available
Exit Planning:
- Goal setting and planning
- Introduction to relapse prevention
Professional Supports:
- Onsite counselling and support services
- Individual addictions counselling available
- Weekly therapeutic counselling by consulting clinician
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Recovery 6 - Art Therapy in Recovery
Description:
Art Therapy sessions assist the client to explore recovery through a variety of art projects related to their step work.
This is a practical hands-on program and is included as part of the other residential Recovery programs. In addition to the
recommended art projects to complete while in treatment, there is the opportunity to explore additional projects based on
personal interests using a variety of mediums.
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Recovery 7 - Cornerstone and Relapse Recovery Program
Description:
Recovery 7 combines our cornerstone Recovery 5 program with our Recovery 2 program. This is an seven week comprehensive
residential placement program. Program start dates are usually the first Monday of every month. Please
Contact Us to confirm next start date. Space is limited.
Duration:
7 Weeks
Prerequisites:
An open mind and positive attitude!
Notes:
None
Program Includes:
Step Classes:
- Daily group meetings
- Bio-Psycho-Social education, counselling and instruction on the theory, use, application and implementation of the
12 Step recovery model approach to addictions recovery
- In this program clients cover ALL 12 steps
Emotional Health & Wellness Classes:
- Identifying emotions such as fear, apathy, grief, lust, pride, anger, and more
- Self-esteem foundations, distorted thinking, logic, sleep hygiene, fitness and nutrition, relaxation, expectations,
core beliefs, human worth and assertiveness.
Life Skills and Leisure Pursuits:
- Individualized assistance with learning basic life skills such as money management, budgeting, routine care,
communication skills, cooking and more
- Clients are given an opportunity to explore a variety of leisure lifestyle pursuits
Peer Support:
- Clients attend daily group meetings
- Clients attend open meetings two nights per week and outside community meetings weekly.
- Peer counsellors available
Exit Planning:
- Goal setting and planning
- Introduction to relapse prevention
Professional Supports:
- Onsite counselling and support services
- Individual counselling available
- Weekly therapeutic counselling by consulting clinician
The Recovery Process
- The Recovery Grid
- The 6 stages of Recovery and recovery tasks
Relapse Prevention
- Advanced prevention strategies
- Goal setting, planning and implementation
- Stress management
- Next steps
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Recovery 8 - Cornerstone and Advanced Skills Program
Description:
Recovery 8 combines our cornerstone Recovery 5 program with our Recovery 3 Advanced Skills Program. This is an eight
week comprehensive residential placement program. Program start dates are usually the first Monday of every month. Please
Contact Us to confirm next start date. Space is limited.
Duration:
8 Weeks
Prerequisites:
An open mind and positive attitude!
Notes:
None
Includes:
Step Classes:
- Daily group meetings
- Bio-Psycho-Social education, counselling and instruction on the theory, use, application and implementation of the
12 Step recovery model approach to addictions recovery
- In this program clients cover ALL 12 steps
Emotional Health & Wellness Classes:
- Identifying emotions such as fear, apathy, grief, lust, pride, anger, and more
- Self-esteem foundations, distorted thinking, logic, sleep hygiene, fitness and nutrition, relaxation, expectations,
core beliefs, human worth and assertiveness.
Life Skills and Leisure Pursuits:
- Individualized assistance with learning basic life skills such as money management, budgeting, routine care,
communication skills, cooking and more
- Clients are given an opportunity to explore a variety of leisure lifestyle pursuits
Peer Support:
- Clients attend daily group meetings
- Clients attend open meetings two nights per week and outside community meetings weekly.
- Peer counsellors available
Exit Planning:
- Goal setting and planning
- Introduction to relapse prevention
Professional Supports:
- Onsite counselling and support services
- Individual counselling available
- Weekly therapeutic counselling by consulting clinician
DST (Dialectical Skills Training)
- Classes and practice with Mindfulness skills training
- Skill development through practice in being in the present and being mindful of surroundings and situations
- Classes and skill development for Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
- Topic covered include a full range of emotions, labeling and identification
- Skills to implement in the heat of the moment:
- Advanced strategies to manage stress, triggers, and other emotional situations
Communication
- Classes on types of communication, language and interpersonal skills.
- Skills training in the art and science of communication
- Learning to identify communication challenges and strategies to improve communication in difficult situations.
- Anger management and emotions
Goal Planning
- Goal Planning and setting
- Detailed training on using the G.O.S.P.A format for planning (Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Plans and Action
steps)
- Using S.M.A.R.T. goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic/relevant, timely).
- Career Planning & Assessment assistance available
Boundaries
- Learning healthy boundaries
Career Assessment and Planning
- Assistance with career assessment testing, career planning
- Ability to draft personal portfolio
- Pre-employment supports such as resume development, interview skills, job search strategies are explores
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Recovery 9 - Alternatives to Violence Project
Description:
Alternatives to Violence Project is an international program. At PSR, we use this experiential program that explores such
things as self-esteem, personal assertiveness, communication, conflict resolution and aspects of community building to assist
our clients in experiencing alternative solutions to past habits. This program is offered on weekend days and statutory
holidays subject to instructor availability. All clients in residence at PSR are expected to attend and open to registered
alumni as well.
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Recovery 10 - Recovery Online
Description:
In celebration of our 10th year anniversary, we are pleased to add an outreach services department of PSR - online and
virtual educational and support services. Under our "Healing Happens Here" tab we are pleased to make available our
Emotional Health and Wellness program. Set to launch in early 2018, check back often as we will be adding new modules as
developed. Many have expressed the desire to work on emotional wellness apart from step work, as a refresher, a desire for
family members, friends and associates to be able to access this transformational program separate from addictions treatment.
Your requests have been heard, we are listening!
Additionally, we will be adding the availability to connect virtually. Often our alumni desire to connect as they travel
their individual road of recovery. Maintaining the relational aspect of recovery is important. Though our virtual portal, our
clients and their families will be able to access online counselling supports, our
blog - Larry's Laments, Newsletters and
events, and more.
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Recovery 201 - Rebuilding Your House of Self-Respect
Description:
Recovery 201 is a ten step Canadian program for adult male victims of childhood sexual assault. Often addictions are
rooted in deeper issues such as past sexual assault. We are pleased to help with is. It is much more common than most
realize. Statistics state that 1 in 5 males suffer from sexual assault. This program can be completed as a self-study,
supported study, or group based, confidentially, while attending any of our other residential recovery programs.
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Recovery 301 - Women in Recovery
Description:
Recovery 301 is a program for females recovering from sexual assault. As with males, often addictions are rooted in past
sexual assault. Statistics state that 1 in 3 women have or will experience sexual assault or harassment. It is our desire to
offer additional supports in this area for women while they are attending other residential recovery programs scheduled to
start in the summer of 2018. In the interim we access supports from our local sexual assault centre as directed by the
client.
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Recovery 401 - Community Emotional Wellness for Life
Description:
Our hallmark emotional health and wellness program is going on the road. Starting in the spring of 2018 we will be
teaching our first community based program being launched in one of the high schools in Saskatchewan. From there we have the
ability to facilitate this program to various community organizations, schools and corporate organizations desiring to host a
learning program. Check back often for availability in your community, or to host an event please contact our outreach
department.
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Recovery 501 - Recovery Intensive Programs
Description:
Coming soon.
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Pre-program Residency & Social Detox
Description:
- Pre-program residency available for 1 week
- Registration in residential treatment program, recommendation from intake coordinator and approval of managing
director
- Subject to bed availability.
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Post-program Residency & Transitional Sober Living Program
Description:
- Post program transitional residency
- 1 week to three months in duration
- Successful completion of a residential treatment, recommendation from group counsellor and approval of managing
director
- Completion of IPP with defined goals
- Minimum of one weekly counselling appointment and review of goals and plans with designate
- Adherence to sober living contract and house rules
- Must be engaged in volunteer work at PSR or outside employment
- Must have own transportation
- Residency fees paid in full and in advance.
- Subject to availability
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Resources
Detoxification Services
Saskatchewan
La Ronge Health Centre
La Ronge, SK
Slim Thorpe
Lloydminster, AB
Robert Simmard Centre
Meadow Lake, SK
Wakamow Manor
Moose Jaw, SK
Adult Brief and Social Detox
Prince Albert, SK
Addiction Treatment Centre
Regina, SK
Secure Youth Detox Centre
Regina, SK
Adult Brief/Social Detox
Saskatoon, SK
Alberta
George Spady Centre
Edmonton, AB
AADAC Recovery Centre
Edmonton, AB
24 Hour Help Line: 1 (866) 332-2322
Calgary Alpha House
Calgary, AB
Foothills Detox Centre
Fort Macleod, AB
Pastew Place Detox Centre
Fort McMurray, AB
Manitoba
Winnipeg Addictions Unit, Health Science Ctr
Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg Main Street Project
Winnipeg, MB
Self Help
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