Secondary Treatment

During this stage, therapy continues along the same format as the previous stage although the emphasis shifts towards relapse prevention, family therapy and putting together a solid structure and plans for life after treatment. Underpinning all of this work is the importance of the client taking responsibility for their own recovery.

By now, most clients have improved trust in others and are prepared to explore in greater depth their problems and solutions to these problems. This is often necessary to get to the root of their problems as ‘skimming the surface’ may only be a short term solution.

Clients participate in peer evaluations where, with their group, they identify their main blocks and resources to recovery. This provides further material for clients to work on.

By the end of this stage clients will have a concrete plan for life after treatment and if clients are looking to relocate to Bournemouth, The Providence Projects will endeavour to re-house them in suitable accommodation. Clients will also be given a graduation ceremony where friends and family are invited to celebrate the achievement of completing treatment. These graduations are often particularly cathartic, not just for the client, but also for the family.