Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres

Canada's most comprehensive addiction treatment.

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Virtual Reality Addiction Therapy

Leveraging the latest technology and clinical research, Cue-Exposure Therapy using Virtual Reality (VR) hardware helps with sobriety maintenance, relapse prevention skills and ability to cope with cravings.

The use of Cue-Exposure Therapy (VR) in behavioural science research has been gaining acceptance for use in addiction research, treatment of mental health disorders and substance abuse studies.

At Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres we provide a multi-disciplinary, integrated treatment approach that ensures our clients receive the most effective evidence-based interventions combined with holistic and experiential therapies to support full recovery.

Announcing the latest addition to our clinical residential programming, Cue-Exposure (VR) Therapy program.

Our accredited therapists utilize VR equipment during sessions to enable clients to practice relapse prevention, distress tolerance, and coping skills to manage cravings and anxiety. In Cue-Exposure (VR) therapy, the client is exposed to triggering scenarios designed specifically for the individual (i.e. being at a social gathering with alcohol or being at a restaurant). The VR equipment allows our therapists to release scents, such as liquor and smoke, to create a highly realistic relapse situation, but in the safety of a therapy session. This equipment also permits the therapist to design social interactions that can assist in exposure to social anxiety.

Immersing the client into enticing and difficult situations

It is challenging for clients to simply imagine what it may feel like to be tempted while in the safety of residential treatment. During abstinence from alcohol, cravings can be triggered by a scent, an environment, social pressure and/or any context previously associated with alcohol. This can cause a client to relapse. To help prevent relapse, Cue-Exposure (VR) places the client in an environment that induces cravings while facilitating learning and cognitive reinforcement of new behaviour.

VR Helps to Recognize Addiction Triggers

Cue-Exposure (VR) therapy allows the client to take control of their addiction and practice their coping skills in a controlled environment while gaining more insight into what environments and triggers will present a challenge upon graduation and return home. Ultimately, Cue-Exposure (VR) therapy helps recognize your triggers and establishes new coping skills to support long-term recovery.

Cue-Exposure (VR) Therapy is available at our Trafalgar – West location.

For more information on comprehensive VR Addiction Therapy in Toronto, call 1-855-972-9760 today. 

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Group Addiction Therapy

We offer a range of skills and process groups focused on developing the skill set required to address challenges common to most people struggling with addiction.

Participation in these groups is a chance to role-play, practice social skills and receive constructive feedback on progress. The power of skills groups is to reduce the feeling of isolation felt by addicts and to provide an opportunity to witness the challenges and successes of others.

We have developed the following skills groups designed to provide maximum long-term benefit. These groups are available at all our locations:

Managing Intense Emotions

This group helps you explore new healthy ways of getting through challenging emotions, learn not to block them and use them as a source of important information in your life.

(Offered in: Outpatient Program)

Goal Setting

The focus of this group is to educate our clients on how to set short and long-term goals, the steps required to complete these goals and how to recognize if they are being met.

(Offered in: Residential Program)

Co-Dependancy

In this group, you will learn to recognize co-dependent relationship patterns in your life and factors contributing to them such as excessive reliance on others, overly lax or rigid boundaries, maladaptive communication, intimacy problems, obsessing about others or situations, and control. You will learn ways to develop healthier, rewarding relationships that can enhance your sense of self.

(Offered in: Residential & Outpatient Program)

Emotional Regulation

This group helps you explore new healthy ways of processing difficult emotions, learning not to repress them but instead to use them as a source of important information in your life.

(Offered in: Residential Program)

Anxiety

In this group, you will learn about the symptoms of anxiety; discover the relationship between thoughts, emotions, physiological sensations, and behaviours; identify the maladaptive ways of thinking that underlie and sustain your anxiety, and develop more balanced ways of appraising situations and better manage anxiety.

(Offered in: Residential & Outpatient Program)

Spirituality – “Finding Meaning”

This group focuses on the role of spirituality in recovery and in mental well-being. This group is about finding purpose, identifying core values and examining what spirituality means to you. Spirituality is discussed in an open, non-judgmental space and is specific to each person (for example this could mean nature, spiritual values, family etc.)

(Offered in: Residential Program)

Effective Communication

In this group, you will learn ways to identify the factors that can lead you to be more effective at asking for what you need and refusing unwanted requests.

(Offered in: Outpatient Program)

CBT-Based Relapse Prevention

The aim of this group is to help you become aware of your triggers to use drugs or engage in addictive behaviours; to learn to identify the thoughts, emotions, sensations, and behaviours that underlie your urges and cravings to use or engage in addictive behaviours; and to develop the skills to effectively manage your triggers and urges without resorting to substances or addictive behaviours.

(Offered in: Outpatient Program)

Process Groups

This is a self-exploratory group where you and other participants discuss your challenges and receive constructive feedback and support in a trusting and accepting environment. Some of the discussion follows the Skills Group topics. Group members explore various ways of relating to others and learn new interpersonal problem-solving strategies. As individuals increase their self-awareness, they develop new ways of relating and adapting to people and review progress.

(Offered in: Outpatient Program)

Specialized Groups

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Substance Use

In this 9-week treatment protocol, the participants learn to analyze the apparent and non-obvious aspects of the situations that lead to substance use and identify factors that can help clients stay abstinent. Clients learn ways to cope with cravings, develop substance management goals, refusal skills with various people, managing what appears to be irrelevant decisions, develop coping plans and problem-solve. This program also includes a session for significant others to orient them to the treatment and explore strategies through which they can help the client develop abstinence or remain abstinent.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for Veterans/First Responders

In this 9-week PTSD recovery program, veterans can learn the causes and physiology of PTSD, safety and avoidance behaviour, breathing retraining, relaxation and self- calming strategies, and grounding skills. This group can help facilitate the participants’ awareness of the various ways of interacting with others, thinking errors and ways to manage them. They can develop principles of acceptance.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Depression

In this 9-week treatment program, participants can learn how their thoughts affect their mood. They can develop the capacity to manage their thoughts that contribute to depression and low mood. Participants learn ways to better manage daily activities and social contacts to improve their mood.

Structured Relapse Prevention

In this 14-week group, participants can learn ways to help their mind and body to get healthy. They can develop the skills to manage cravings to use, identify and manage cues that lead to relapses. They gain knowledge of communication skills to manage relationships, reduce conflicts and relapse, stay on track, and develop a new healthier identity.

For more information on Group Addiction Therapy programs in Toronto, call Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres at 1-855-972-9760 today. 

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Family Addiction Therapy

Addiction is a family disease. Living with an addict can impact all members of the household.

The physical and mental harm an addict inflicts on themselves is readily evident. However, it is also very important to take into consideration how the addiction impacts the family as a whole.

Families play a complex role in the treatment of an addict. In fact, they are vital to the treatment process. Family and loved ones might be concerned about the family member struggling with addiction, but they also have their own issues and are faced with coping with the consequences of addiction-related behaviour. Family therapy improves the effectiveness of treatment for both the client and the family members struggling with addiction.

We provide individual, couples and family therapy, and educational programs. In addition to the achievement of sobriety and restoration of health, one of our primary goals is to begin to heal and strengthen the family bond – turning resentment and anger into love and understanding.

Couples/family therapy is available at both our residential locations and at our Outpatient Clinic located in Toronto. Call Trafalgar today for more information on our Family Addiction Therapy programs at 1-855-972-9760.

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Individual Addiction Counselling

Individual therapy is a way to help you work through your problems, develop effective strategies to confront difficult situations, and achieve recovery goals.

While in treatment at Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres clients can expect to receive frequent and comprehensive individual therapy with our accredited therapists and addiction counsellors. The amount of individual therapy provided is based on the needs of the client and the Trafalgar treatment facility and programming selected.

How It Works

Our clinical team provides a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment. They are there to help the client identify and implement new strategies for dealing with specific life challenges.

It is important for your therapist to assess your situation and work with you to determine the best plan of action. The first step is to uncover the problem(s). Once you and your therapist have an awareness of your issues, you can then begin to determine the root causes of your problems. From there, your therapist will work with you to develop the insights and skills needed to cope with your life challenges.

Your therapist is there to help you establish specific objectives for therapy. This will include a broad overall objective as well as more focused goals that may evolve from session to session.

Your therapist will also help you to:

Identify Coping Strategies: Your therapist will work with you to develop or adapt coping strategies in line with your current situation. If the method you have used to cope with difficulties in the past has not worked, your therapist will guide you through the process of developing new, more effective coping strategies.

Create Realistic Expectations: Psychological issues may stem from irrational expectations of yourself and others. This may lead to stress, anxiety and depression. By crystallizing these unrealistic expectations, your therapist may help provide fresh insights into your stress triggers.

Identify personal strengths: During times of psychological crisis, it is easy to dwell on your weaknesses. Your therapist will help you to identify your strengths and positive aspects of yourself, which helps to boost self-esteem.

For more information on Individual Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation, call our team at 1-855-972-9760, or visit our website.

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Local Heroes Support Program

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres is proud to offer the Local Heroes Support Program.

Our Heroes Program provides 30-day intensive residential treatment for First Responders suffering from addiction and mental health issues at no cost. Up to 50 First Responders will be able to benefit from this program over the next 12 months.

Supporting Our Heroes

First Responders are our heroes when we face emergencies. What we might encounter once in a lifetime is their daily work.

They address crises several times a day, day after day, putting their lives at risk in helping us, the public. However, they are human too. With years of responding to crises and traumatic events, they often incur physical injuries and life-threatening addictions with mental health issues.

First Responders Have Difficulties Accessing The Help They Need

Why access to care is difficult?

Perceived Stigma: The fear of not being fit for duty is overbearing and crushing for most of the First Responder community

Burden of Proof: They are unable to prove that they suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) or OSI (Occupational Stress Injury), criteria for receiving funded access to care

Long Waiting Lists: There is also a significant waiting time for provincially funded beds from 6 months to a year, which deepens the addiction and mental health issues

Concurrent Disorders*: Most programs in Canada are not equipped or designed to deal with Concurrent Disorders* or specifically complex trauma

*Our evidence-based treatment ensures that we address underlying mental health issues alongside addiction, treating them as concurrent disorders.

Making Care More Accessible For First Responders

Trafalgar is committed to providing First Responders with access to evidence-based treatment. For more information, give us a call at 1-855-972-9760.

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Military First Responders Rehab

Specialized Addiction Treatment for Military And First Responders

At Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres, we are uniquely qualified to provide the best possible care for those who have served in the military or as first responders. Our highly-qualified clinicians are experts in treating addiction alongside the types of concurrent mental health disorders that often affect clients from these professional backgrounds. These disorders include PTSD, anxiety and depression.

We provide the type of safe, controlled environment that is essential in treating clients with concurrent disorders. Clients can engage with others who have had similar experiences and face similar challenges. This kind of understanding, compassionate environment is an essential aspect of our treatment protocol.

Individual Therapy

Addiction-related mental health disorders manifest themselves in different ways for every person coping with them. This means that the treatment provided must be adaptable to the specific nature of each client’s condition. Individual therapy allows clients to identify the underlying causes and consequences of their mental health and addiction problems. They can then develop healthy methods for coping with these problems and can ultimately restore order to their lives.

This is a crucial aspect of our treatment: confronting the underlying causes of addiction to achieve a holistic, truly effective treatment for the whole person. Clients are provided with healthy tools for dealing with addiction triggers and concurrent mental health disorders, giving them the strongest possible foundation for lasting recovery.

Group Therapy

Alongside individual therapy, our integrative treatment protocol includes skills and process groups specifically designed to treat clients who have served in the military or as first responders. These groups help clients to identify specific challenges and triggers before developing methods for managing them. Clients can measure their progress from week to week and see tangible evidence of their improvement.

These groups also allow clients to engage with and benefit from the perspectives and experiences of others who come from similar backgrounds and are facing similar challenges. This collaborative aspect of treatment often appeals to clients with backgrounds in the military or as first responders. The specific, focused nature of these groups also allows clients to feel comfortable discussing their problems as others present can truly relate and understand. This is crucial for many clients coping with PTSD or anxiety disorders routed in their professional experiences.

Environment

We work hard to ensure that our treatment centres maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to recovery. A safe, comfortable setting is extremely important in treating clients who have served in the military or as first responders, as they are often dealing with intense trauma. We also provide our clients with a clear structure and can provide a detailed daily schedule upon request, which is often appreciated by clients dealing with PTSD.

For more information on Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres’ specialized treatment for members of the military and first responders, call us at 1-855-970-9760 today.

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Addiction Intervention in Toronto

It can be extremely challenging to help a loved one struggling with addiction.

Those struggling with addiction are often in denial about their situation and are often unwilling to seek treatment. They often do not fully understand the negative effects their behaviour has on their own lives, much less the lives of those around them, including children, spouses, parents, other family, friends or colleagues.

What is an Intervention?

A professional addiction intervention is a powerful way to get an addict to truly address their problems and to make a drastic lifestyle change.

At one time there was a belief that an addict could not be helped until they “hit bottom”. That should not be the case. At Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres we believe that intervention and treatment should begin as early as soon as possible after the addiction is identified. Our goal is to interrupt the negative cycle of addictive behaviour long before the person “hits bottom.”

Addiction Intervention Overview

An intervention involves a group of addict’s loved ones gathering together to confront them about the addiction and the harm it is causing. To be successful, an intervention should be regarded as an opportunity for the addicted individual to break through denial, realize the effects of their addiction, and accept help in taking the first step toward recovery. The role of the interventionist is to act as a guide, educator, and mediator throughout the intervention process.

To learn more about the detox and addiction treatment programming offered by Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres contact us today. Feel free to call us at 1-855-972-9760 to speak to one of our Admissions Advisors.

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Residential and outpatient rehab treatment centres for alcohol, drug, weed, various addictons and concurring mental health disorders in Toronto, Ontario.

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres offers residential and outpatient rehab treatment programs for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Trafalgar’s addiction recovery treatment is evidence-based and client-centred. This means that we use methods that have proven effective in treating addiction and mental health disorders.

These methods are adaptable to the needs of individual clients. Our addiction treatment programs allow clients to identify and address the underlying causes of addiction.

With the support of our highly-qualified clinical staff, clients develop progressive coping mechanisms in place of addictive behaviour.

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Medical Detox

Withdrawal is an intensely difficult process. When the body has come to depend on a substance, a person may require medical support to stop using it.

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres offer medical detox for our clients, both as part of our inpatient and outpatient programs and as a separate service.

If a client requires a medical detox, we collaborate with an external service provider for the process. Once medical detox has been completed, clients can transition simply directly into our treatment program.

Alcohol detox and drug detox through Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres is available as a stand-alone service or in conjunction with our residential or outpatient treatment programming.

Alcohol Detox & Drug Detox

Medical detox generally lasts around three-to-seven days, however, this can vary depending on the person. During medical detox, a client is supervised and supported by medical professionals on a 24-hour basis. Once a doctor states that a client no longer requires medical supervision, they can begin their addiction treatment process.

While medical detox is necessary for many people attempting to begin recovery from an addiction, it is only the first step. Once it is concluded, dedicated, evidence-based treatment will still be necessary to achieve lasting recovery.

At Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres, clients are screened over the phone to determine whether medical or non-medical detox is required prior to admission. Clients who have been clean and sober for a minimum of 72 hours prior to admission typically do not require further detox. If medical detox is required, we work in association with an outside service provider and are able to seamlessly transition the client from detox directly into a Trafalgar treatment facility.​​

Stay at Medical Detox Centre

The length of stay at a medical detox centre ranges from 3 to 7 days. Typically once the doctor determines the client is no longer medically at risk, they may be discharged. Throughout the detox process, clients are supervised on a 24-hour basis. The length of stay may vary depending on each client’s individual situation.

Addiction Treatment After Detox

It’s important to note that detox is not an appropriate treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, no matter what the substance of choice is. Detox alone might help the patient to stop abusing drugs and alcohol in the short term, but without follow-up care and therapy, the risk of relapse into problematic use increases greatly. Read more about why detox might be important for you.

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres offers evidence-based, client-centred treatment programs that give clients the best possible foundation for lasting recovery. We use methods including individual therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and group counselling. As many people struggling with addiction are also dealing with mental health issues, we provide expert treatment for concurrent disorders.

We operate three rehab centres in Ontario: two residential centres, located in Guelph and Peterborough, and an outpatient centre in midtown Toronto.

As recovery is a lifelong process, we also provide all our clients with access to specialized aftercare support through our Aftercare and ContinUcare programs. Our support for our clients goes on long after initial treatment is completed.

To learn more about the detox and addiction treatment programming offered by Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres contact us today. Feel free to call us 24/7 to speak to one of our Admissions Advisors.

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Outpatient Rehab Centre

Trafalgar Outpatient Centre, located in midtown Toronto, Ontario offers treatment for addiction and concurrent mental health disorders based on a client’s needs, schedule and budget.

Many individuals are either unable or unwilling to stay at a residential treatment centre. If this is the case for you or a loved one, Trafalgar Outpatient may be ideal. For example, our 4-week Intensive Outpatient Program allows clients to receive treatment similar to what they would receive in our residential treatment facility but allows them the opportunity to continue working and go home at night.​

​With our unique and effective addiction recovery and mental health programs, we can make sure that your road to recovery is safe, effective and tailored to your precise needs. We are dedicated to helping you overcome your struggles.

Whether you are suffering from problems stemming from drug and alcohol abuse or the combination of substance abuse and mental health issues, we have a qualified team of professionals ready to provide treatment adapted to your specific needs. We offer outpatient addiction treatment for the abuse of substances such as prescription drugs, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, and many others. We also offer treatment for a variety of concurrent mental health issues that may be connected to your addiction, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),  and depression.

Trafalgar Outpatient Treatment Options 

Our Outpatient Clinic is conveniently located in midtown Toronto. Our core offering is a 4-week intensive outpatient program. This comprehensive program is a 19-hour per week commitment incorporating all elements essential for recovery.

Program Elements include:

Individual Therapy

Couples/Family Therapy

Psychological Consultation

Skills Groups

Process Groups

Specialized Groups

Aftercare

If the 4-week Intensive Outpatient Program does not fit into your schedule, or if you need to focus on a specific area of concern, we will tailor a program for you based on your schedule, needs, and budget.

Our Outpatient treatment may be right for you if:

You have a strong support network at home or at work.

You DO NOT require 24 hours day supervision.

You are still able to function in your daily life.

Your current daily obligations make it difficult to attend residential treatment.

You would prefer to spend significantly less money on treatment.

You require flexibility in your treatment scheduling and options.

You would like your addiction to be addressed by mental health experts.

You would benefit from specialized individual therapy.

To learn more about the Trafalgar Outpatient program and whether it is right for you to contact us today. Our admissions advisors are available 24/7.

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Inpatient Addiction Treatment

Core to all residential addiction treatment programming at Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres a focus on treating the underlying mental health issues fuelling the addiction.

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres operates two residential facilities. Each facility offers its own distinct treatment programming.

Residential Addiction Treatment at Trafalgar West

At our West addiction rehab centre, we offer intensive addiction and mental health programming that is most suitable for those struggling with underlying psychological issues (such as trauma, chronic/severe depression and anxiety) fuelling the addiction problem. Clients are offered a 30-day residential addiction treatment program, with extended stays also available.

Located approximately 30 minutes west of Pearson International Airport, our West rehab centre is nestled on 13 acres of private, wooded grounds. While residing with us, clients will connect with nature and enjoy the opportunity to reflect on their sense of self and their direction in life. Trafalgar – West is ideally situated for maximum comfort and confidentiality while providing a safe, intimate environment conducive to the journey of recovery. Trafalgar West is located near Guelph, Ontario.

Residential Addiction Treatment at Trafalgar East

Programming at our East addiction rehab centre is ideal for those that require psychological help and will benefit from a longer residential treatment program. Clients are offered a 45-day inpatient residential addiction program. Trafalgar East is located on the shores of Rice Lake, approximately 20 minutes north of Cobourg. The serene lake view and peaceful country atmosphere make Trafalgar – East a perfect environment for those seeking recovery from addiction and concurrent mental health issues. Trafalgar East is located near Peterborough, Ontario.

Upon determining your needs we will help you choose the most suitable Trafalgar rehab facility and addiction treatment program.

While in Inpatient Treatment

At our drug rehab centers, we treat the entire person and help to find healthy ways to cope with addiction. All of our inpatient rehab programs are evidence-based and designed individually for every client to maximize treatment effectiveness. We also provide extended support to our clients’ families and loved ones through focused and personalized care.

Addiction Treatment Team

Our highly trained and experienced team of professionals is ready to provide customized therapeutic addiction treatment for the abuse of substances or processes. This includes substances such as alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, prescription drugs, and heroin; and process addictions such as gambling, sex addiction and internet addiction. The foundation of our approach to treatment is addressing the concurrent mental health disorder that may be a major contributor to the addiction problem, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Our inpatient drug rehabs are well equipped to deal with different complexities of substance abuse issues as well as concurrent mental health problems.

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres are one of the very few Canadian centres that are qualified and have the experience to provide a holistic, comprehensive, evidence-based treatment protocol that confronts the concurrent mental health issues underlying addiction.

There are many benefits to residential treatment. Ultimately, people who enter our residential treatment facilities and apply themselves have a higher chance of staying healthy and achieving long-term recovery. Other benefits include:

Security

While residing with us, clients are protected from the outside triggers and influences that may perpetuate their addiction problem. For the duration of a client’s stay with us, they are expected to abide by the rules, actively participate in all group sessions, individual therapy sessions, and other activities, such as fitness, yoga, and art therapy. Clients become part of the Trafalgar family and are expected to respect other members of the family. While in our care, a client’s family or loved ones can rest easy to know that the client is in a safe environment and working hard on regaining control of their lives.

Structure

We instill a daily routine and structure into a client’s life. Clients are expected to get up early in the morning, join the other residents for breakfast, engage in the days’ treatment activities, participate in other programs, and interact with fellow residents. At the end of the day, time is available to reflect on the day’s accomplishments, complete any assignments, enjoy a wonderful dinner, engage in some leisure activities, and get ready for lights out at 11:15 p.m.

Community

Addiction is an isolating disease. While in treatment at Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres clients become part of the community. It is important for an individual to grasp that they are not alone in their struggles with addiction. Others in the same position can bring a sense of comfort and understanding. Being part of the Trafalgar community provides for interaction, camaraderie, self-reflection, sharing of emotions, a celebration of success, and help in confronting setbacks. It’s an environment where clients and staff are all striving for the same goal: RECOVERY.

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Addicted Partner Support Therapy

Partner Support Therapy (PST) is available at no extra cost to partners (spouses, partners, parents, siblings, children) while their loved one is in our residential care.

Addiction rarely affects only the addicted person. In most cases, those closest to them are severely impacted by that person’s addiction. As a partner of an addicted person, you require support in coping with the emotional damage you have endured. However, the needs of partners are not always addressed when confronting addiction. Unlike family therapy, which treats the addicted person alongside their loved ones, PST sessions focus exclusively on your own emotional and mental well-being.

Essential Support

As well as coping with the emotional and psychological pain of seeing a loved one struggle, those close to an addicted person will often prioritize that person’s well-being above their own. They may invest much of their time and energy into supporting them and repairing damage caused by their addictive behaviour. Ultimately, this results in a codependent relationship that is damaging to both parties.

PST provides those close to an addicted person with healthy, progressive tools for healing and coping with their loved one’s addiction. Individual PST sessions are available to the loved ones of Trafalgar’s residential clients on a weekly basis during treatment. Partner Support Therapy is Offered at No Additional Cost.

As a partner, you will be assigned one of our highly-qualified therapists for one scheduled face-to-face therapy session each week while your loved one is in our residential care. Sessions take place at our midtown Toronto location. Alternatively, therapy sessions can take place by phone or through a secure online platform.

What Partners Can Expect From PST

Help in healing the emotional trauma, anxiety, guilt, anger, fear and resentment caused by your loved one’s addiction and concurrent mental health issues.

Gain a true perspective on and understanding of addiction.

Become more aware of and responsive to the challenges encountered by your loved one during the recovery process.

Identify ways to actively contribute to your loved one’s recovery.

Strengthen relationships, re-establish trust and build better communication.

Compassion & Understanding

We understand the emotional and psychological challenges of coping with a loved one’s addiction. Partner Support Therapy works to turn the pain and anger caused by addiction into compassion and understanding. If someone close to you is in treatment with us, this program will offer you vital support. It will help you to develop new, progressive forms of communication between you and your loved one.

With our support, you can be a powerful resource for your loved one as they work towards recovery. Partner Support Therapy will prepare you to support your addicted loved one while taking care of yourself.

If you have any questions about Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centre’s Partner Support Therapy, contact us today.

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EMDR Therapy Programs

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is an innovative, evidence-based form of therapy that has proven effective in treating mental health disorders and co-occurring addiction.

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres incorporate EMDR when applicable to our treatment programs to help our clients build the strongest possible foundation for lasting recovery. EMDR is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy which functions differently from other forms of talk therapy. It focuses on the client’s emotional and psychological responses to memories of traumatic events, helping them to process them in a progressive way under the guidance of a therapist. It is highly complementary to other forms of treatment such as individual therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.

Processing Trauma

EMDR clients discuss and process traumatic events while focusing on an alternative stimulus, provided by their therapist. This helps them to fully process memories and responses associated with these events without becoming overly distressed or resistant to their natural reactions. As addiction is usually related to underlying mental health disorders, EMDR can help a person coping with addiction to address the root causes of their condition.

Many people coping with mental health problems such as trauma, anxiety disorder or PTSD turn to self-medication in the absence of more progressive coping mechanisms. This is a highly dangerous and addictive pattern that prevents the addicted person from truly coping with the underlying causes of their problems. EMDR can help them to process traumatic events and their responses to them in a progressive manner.

Preparation

The EMDR process begins with a discussion between a client and their therapist. The discussion focuses on the traumatic events in question and the client’s responses to them. Less detail about these events is required than in other forms of evidence-based treatment such as cognitive behavioural therapy and individual therapy. EMDR therapy is more focused on the client’s emotional and psychological responses than the events themselves. Treatment methods such as individual therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy are highly complementary to the EMDR process.

The EMDR Process

After the initial discussion, the client and therapist work through an eight-stage process using bilateral stimulation (this article features a comprehensive breakdown of this process). Bilateral stimulation involves the client focusing their attention on another stimulus while processing traumatic memories and their responses to them. The alternative stimulus is an action by the therapist such as side-to-side hand movement or hand tapping.

By dividing the client’s attention, the therapist guides them to fully process traumatic memories and their responses without becoming resistant to them or overly distressed by them. For clients coping with conditions such as anxiety disorder or PTSD, EMDR allows them to process thoughts and emotions with dedicated support in a controlled environment. This helps the client to cope with the underlying causes of their addiction and to identify healthy coping mechanisms in place of self-medication.

EMDR is a powerful component of Trafalgar’s evidence-based treatment.

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Concurrent Mental Health Treatment

Psychiatric disorders fall under different categories such as phobias, social anxiety, personality disorders, dissociative disorder, impulse-control disorders, sleep disorders, substance disorders, somatoform disorders and others. There are over 300 different psychiatric disorders listed in the DSM-V, the official record of mental health conditions. With continued research, more are named every year and some disorders are removed or re-categorized.

At Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres our talented clinical team will work with you to determine the most effective concurrent mental health treatment plan for your condition. We understand the frustrating road you and your family have travelled to get here, and we want to help you regain control over your life by learning more about your disorder and how best to treat it. Highly personalized, clinically-based treatment options such as psychotherapy methods, innovative holistic methods, and medication are all viable options that will help get you back on your feet. Finding the right treatment for you is our top priority, and nothing makes us happier than helping people who need it most.

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Panic Disorder Treatment Programs

Panic disorders are an extremely disabling mental health issue and can lead to social withdrawal and the avoidance of any public activity associated with prior feelings of panic, or which cause these feelings to arise.

This often results in reclusive behaviour, which can, in turn, lead to more severe and debilitating concurrent mental health disorders, such as agoraphobia or panic attacks. The latter is one of the most disabling factors of a panic disorder, and can occur at any time of life. These episodes usually come on quickly and can last upwards of 30 minutes, causing severe physical and mental strain, exhibiting symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, and shortness of breath.

At Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres, we want to help you to understand and take control of the disabling effects of panic disorder treatment through the use of our unique therapy programs and individual counselling sessions. The comfortable, private nature of our facilities will help you to reconnect with yourself and others while you undergo a treatment program established in collaboration between you and our experienced staff.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a very serious and distracting condition that can make patients feel as though they’ve lost control over their bodies.

ADHD Symptoms

Symptoms tend to persist throughout adolescence and adult life and include the inability to stay focused on a given task, difficulty in controlling one’s behaviour, and overactivity or hyperactivity. While these symptoms can be incredibly difficult for youth to manage, they can also be quite debilitating for adults in particular. Although the symptoms of hyperactivity may decline, the inability to focus on important tasks persists and can have a debilitating, negative effect on an individual’s life. Our ADHD treatment program will help you regain your sense of control.

ADHD Treatment

Our talented clinical team will go above and beyond to make sure your stay with us is comfortable, private and most importantly will provide effective treatment for your disorder. There is currently no known cure for the disorder, but it is manageable with treatment, whether it be medication or psychotherapy. As more effective treatments are developed, we will use new tools and methods to treat your disorder and prevent it from taking over your life. Call us today and start yourself on the road to recovery by learning to manage and understand ADHD.

ADHD Residential Treatment

At Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres, we can help you overcome ADHD and addiction through abstinence, and increased support network from friends, family, and clinically proven treatment programs that will help you achieve recovery based on your personal needs. Our ADHD treatment programs provide personalized treatment in Toronto and Ontario.

ADHD Outpatient Treatment

Our outpatient addiction counselling centre located in Toronto treats clients who are unable to attend residential treatment. Our 4-week Intensive Outpatient Program allows clients to receive ADHD treatment similar to what they would receive in our residential treatment facility but allows them the opportunity to continue working and go home at night.​

​With our unique and effective ADHD recovery and addiction, we can make sure that your road to recovery is safe, effective and tailored to your precise needs. We are dedicated to helping you overcome your struggles. If the Intensive Outpatient Program does not fit into your schedule, or if you need to focus on a specific area of concern, we will tailor a program for you based on your schedule, needs, and budget.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment

Addiction and trauma disorders are closely linked, as many individuals turn to alcohol or other drugs to escape the pain of traumatic experiences. Our addiction rehab centres provide an effective treatment program to address the co-occurring conditions in a comprehensive manner.

PTSD Definitions and Symptoms

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an incapacitating mental health condition prompted by a traumatizing experience – either through experiencing it first hand or by witnessing it second hand. Individuals who suffer from PTSD experience symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, in addition to uncontrollable, sometimes irrational thoughts about the event that took place. After a severely traumatic event, people will often find themselves having difficulty coping with normal everyday life. However, PTSD sufferers will usually feel this for a longer period of time, to the point that it will have a severely negative effect on their lives.

PTSD Treatment

Our dedicated team of health care professionals understands that getting effective treatment for your PTSD is your top priority. We know you need help and we’re here to provide the latest, most effective psychotherapy techniques in a state-of-the-art facility, helping you come to terms with your condition through cognitive behavioural therapy and other relevant techniques. We can help you get back on track and gain control over your symptoms, helping you move on from the traumatic event that has been plaguing you. Our compassionate, comprehensive approach treats the whole person, and our holistic residential rehab facility lets you reconnect with nature while we help you work on your issues. In treating veterans and in other challenging cases, Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres is uniquely qualified and experienced in helping those struggling with PTSD.

PTSD Residential Treatment

Trafalgar provides residential treatment for PTSD and co-occurring addiction disorders. We have a highly trained and experienced team of professionals ready to provide customized therapeutic addiction treatment for the abuse of substances and mental health disorders.

PTSD Outpatient Treatment

For those unable to attend residential treatment we offer intensive outpatient treatment. Our outpatient programs are tailored to the client’s schedule and need and enable them to go home at night.​