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FOR SOME CLIENTS, the 12 Steps are
extremely effective. The 12 Step model
is group focused, encourages and even
relies on a higher power, and ultimately,
provides the practitioner structured
guidelines for living. Although this
approach was historically the only
option in 90 percent of the treatment
programmes worldwide, it doesn’t
meet everyone’s needs. Instead of
turning their will and life over to a
power greater than themselves, some
people are more interested in learning
practical techniques to improve their
behaviour and address the self-
defeating issues that are negatively
affecting their lives.
DARA recognised that each client
should be treated as an individual and
that the programme they participate in
should meet their unique clinical
needs.
DARA KOH CHANG:
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY
Located in a stunning National Park on
the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Chang
(Elephant Island), DARA Koh Chang is
situated in a beautiful, secluded isle
noted for its safety and security. The
centre aptly combines an intensive
rehabilitation centre with luxury
accommodation:
•
50 staff including 15 full-time, inter-
nationally certified therapists.
•
40 private villas: garden view, sea
view and pool.
•
Air-conditioning, DVD, large en-suite
bathrooms, private verandas and
refrigerators in all villas.
•
Resort facilities: beautifully land-
scaped tropical gardens, 25 metre
pool, fully equipped gym, medita-
tion centre, massage room, dining
area, lounge, library (book & DVD),
and free WiFi.
•
Weekly group excursions: beach
visits, deep-sea fishing, island hopp-
ing, jungle trekking, Thai cooking
classes and temple tours.
While DARA has enjoyed excellent
success at the Koh Chang facility, they
soon recognised that the CBT model
alone was not sufficient to meet
everyone’s needs. Twelve months ago
DARA began the process of applying
ITM (integrated treatment model), a
modality that combines physical,
social, psychological and spiritual
aspects through a variety of individual
and group-orientated activities. It not
only encompasses CBT, but also other
psychotherapeutic approaches such
as DBT (dialectic behavioural therapy),
transactional
analysis,
schema
therapy, motivational interviewing,
gestalt therapy, relapse prevention
therapy, and other holistic services.
Interestingly, the clinical results have
been outstanding and the clients
appreciate the diversity of this
process. Nevertheless, many people
seeking or referring others for treat-
ment are familiar with and interested
in the 12 Step model, needing a
different approach in the ongoing
quest for recovery.
DARA CHANTHABURI:
STEPS TO RECOVERY™
The good news is that in May 2013
DARA opened a new centre, DARA
Chanthaburi, exclusively employing
Steps to Recovery™, a 12 Step based
treatment programme governed by
ITM. Popularly known as the ‘city of the
moon’, Chanthaburi is a sleepy, rural
Thai town famous for its tropical fruits,
fantastic seafood and coloured gem-
stones. Located on the mainland about
one hour from their Koh Chang facility,
DARA Chanthaburi provides the
following:
•
20 staff including five full-time,
internationally certified therapists
•
16 private rooms: deluxe, superior
and suite.
•
Air-conditioning, premium cable
television with HD channels and en-
suite bathrooms in all rooms.
•
Resort facilities: 20 metre pool, 10
metre Koi pond, fully equipped gym,
tennis court, meditation centre,
massage room, dining area, lounges,
and free WiFi.
•
Weekly group excursions: beach
visits, jungle trekking, village visits
and temple tours.
ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL
The schools of thought regarding best
practices in addiction treatment are
frequently diametrically opposed, but
by offering a menu of services you’re
actually addressing what each client
needs, as opposed to shoehorning
people into certain types of treatment.
As professionals, we should all value
the validity and effectiveness of both
12 Step and CBT programmes. After all,
it is not about the approach, but rather
providing every client with effective
and empathetic treatment that meets
their individual needs.
If we’re honest, in addiction rehabili-
tation – as in life – one size does not fit
all. Every client deserves the dignity of
choice, albeit guided by empathetic and
experienced professionals to help them
make the right decision. DARA con-
tinues to provide free visits to their
facility for industry professionals,
contact them today on
+66 87 140 7788
or email
info@alcoholrehab.com
to see
if you qualify.
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THE DIGNITY OF CHOICE:
12 Step and CBT Treatment Programmes
DARA, Asia’s premier and preferred international destination
for drug and alcohol rehabilitation, recently opened Steps to
Recovery™, a 12 Step based programme in Chanthaburi,
Thailand. With their Koh Chang centre renowned for CBT
(cognitive behavioural therapy), their new facility further
broadens their ability to address unique clinical needs,
ensuring every client has the best chance for recovery.