Welcome
Reclaim Your Balance
Let's travel together on your road to recovery!
Alcohol
Behavioural
Behavioural
Drug ( e.g. Cocaine, Heroin, Cannabis)
Nicotine
Prescription Drug dependency
Behavioural
Behavioural
Behavioural
Behavioural
Gambling
Sex
Food/ Binge Eating
Internet
Shopping
Process
Behavioural
Psychological
Work
Exercise
Relationship/ Co - Dependency
Psychological
Psychological
Psychological
returning to emotional states
( adrenaline, Anger)
Technology
Psychological
Technology
Smart Phone
Social Media
Other
Psychological
Technology
Love
Plastic Surgery
Television
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The Group Process
The group offers a safe place to explore your feelings and current situation with a focus on identifying your triggers. Solutions will be explored to develop your coping strategies and relapse prevention methods will be discussed in group and carried out by the clients in there day to day living.
One of the most important parts of group therapy is building trust with your peers and supporting one another on your recovery journeys through honest sharing about the exact nature of our dependency and associated behaviours we give each other permission to be vulnerable and unload some of the negative emotions associated with dependency
Principles of group Therapy.
Confidentiality. Members are expected to respect the confidentiality of what is shared within the group fostering a safe environment for open communication.
Universality. Members realise they are not alone in there struggles, finding commonality with others facing similar challenges.
Instillation of hope. Group therapy instils hope by witnessing the progress of others, showing that positive change is achievable.
Catharsis. Expressing emotions in a supportive environment can be therapeutic, leading to emotional release and relief.
Existential factors. Group therapy addresses fundamental life concerns such as meaning and purpose, contributing to personal growth.
Group cohesion. Building a sense of unity and support within the group enhances the therapeutic experience for all members.
These principles collectively contribute to the effectiveness of group therapy in addressing a range of emotional issues.
Groups delivered via Zoom, a safe and confidential space is all that is needed.
About Me
Step one process has been developed by Carl Duke who has over 15 years of experience in the field working in management positions for both private and charitable organisation. Carl has delivered over 7000 hours of group therapy and is highly skilled in his practice with an ability to build and maintain trust and work in collaborative way with the group to achieve the best possible outcome.
Therapy can be very expensive with this in mind step one process are aiming to deliver a more affordable service driven by ethical considerations such as promoting accessibility, inclusivity, and affordability for a broader range of user. We are aiming to bridge socio economic gaps and ensure that our service is more accessible to a more diverse audience.
Carl has a degree in integrative counselling and has lived experience of dependency. Step one process is recognised by the national counselling and physiotherapist society.
