Our Approach to Recovery
The Phoenix Program
We Challenge, We Listen, We support.
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We understand that addiction is rarely a stand-alone issue. Many individuals facing substance misuse challenges also struggle with underlying mental health conditions,
creating a complex cycle that requires a comprehensive approach. That’s
why our 28-day intensive program is designed to address both substance
misuse and mental health (dual diagnosis), offering a holistic and lived-
experience approach that fosters deep, lasting recovery.
A Journey of Transformation
Recovery is more than just abstinence—it’s about healing the whole
person. Through exploring their life story, participants gain insight into the
connections between their substance use and mental health struggles. Our
program encourages individuals to face their challenges with honesty,
accountability, and self-awareness, empowering them to build a strong
foundation for recovery.
A Unique and Supportive Setting
Each group consists of four service users, ensuring a close-knit and
supportive environment. Sessions are led by peer mentors and a dedicated
team of therapists, many of whom have personal lived experience with
addiction and mental health recovery. This unique combination of
professional and peer-led support creates a safe space for individuals to
process trauma, challenge negative thinking patterns, and develop coping
strategies that address both addiction and mental well-being.
What to Expect
• Daily group therapy:
exploring the intersection of addiction and mental health.
• One-on-one mentoring:
from those who have first-hand experience with dual diagnosis
recovery.
• Holistic healing practices:
including mindfulness, emotional regulation, and wellness
techniques.
• A structured yet flexible approach:
designed to challenge old habits while fostering new, healthier ways
of thinking.
Graduation & Beyond
Upon completing the 28-day program, each participant takes part in a
graduation ceremony, symbolizing their commitment to a new way of life.
But recovery doesn’t end here—graduates become part of a supportive
network, with ongoing access to mentorship and resources to maintain
their progress.
We don’t just help individuals recover—we empower them to
reclaim their lives. No one’s journey is the same, but together, we move
forward. As a wellness centre we make positive approaches to build
bridges for the future for are service users.
Peer Support & Life Story's
Peer support with lived experiences in a recovery setting refers to
guidance, encouragement, and mentorship provided by individuals who
have personally experienced addiction, mental health challenges, or other
recovery journeys. These peers use their first-hand experiences to support
others going through similar struggles, offering empathy, hope, and
practical advice.
Shared Understanding: Peers connect through mutual experiences, reducing feelings of
isolation.
Non-Judgmental Support: Encouragement is provided from a place of personal understanding rather than clinical authority.
Role Modelling: Peers demonstrate that recovery is possible by sharing their own
success stories and setbacks.
Practical Guidance: Offers real-life strategies for coping, relapse
prevention, and navigating recovery resources.
Empowerment & Hope: Helps individuals build confidence in their
ability to heal and sustain recovery.
Common Forms of Peer Support in Recovery:
Peer Recovery Coaching: Trained individuals provide mentorship and guidance.
One-on-One Peer Mentorship: Personalized support from someone with lived experience.
Benefits of Peer Support with Lived Experience: Builds trust and connection through shared experiences. Reinforces motivation and accountability. Helps individuals navigate challenges with relatable advice. Reduces stigma by normalizing recovery struggles.
Strengthens long-term commitment to sobriety and well-being.
Peer support is a powerful tool in recovery, offering real-world wisdom,
encouragement, and a sense of belonging that professional treatment alone
may not provide.
Counselling
A counsellor's role in recovery is to support and guide individuals through
the process of healing, personal growth, and overcoming challenges,
whether related to addiction, trauma, mental health issues, or other life
struggles. The counsellor acts as a facilitator, providing a safe space for the
client to explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviours, while offering
strategies and tools for managing and overcoming obstacles. Here at The Glade our counsellor's take a Holistic approach for the service user.
Providing Emotional Support while offering empathy, understanding, and
validation for the client’s feelings and experiences. Creating a safe, non-
judgmental space where the client feels heard and understood.
Guiding Self-Discovery to help clients explore their own thoughts,
feelings, and past experiences to gain insight into their challenges.
Encouraging self-reflection, which is essential for understanding the root
causes of their difficulties.
Teaching Coping Strategies to equip clients with practical tools and
techniques (e.g., mindfulness, cognitive-behavioural strategies, stress
management) to handle triggers, stress, and difficult emotions.
Teaching healthy coping mechanisms to replace harmful behaviours or negative
thought patterns.
Supporting Goal Setting while help clients set realistic, achievable goals
for their recovery process. Breaking larger goals into manageable steps to
foster a sense of accomplishment and progress.
Addressing Setbacks concerning Relapse Prevention while assisting clients
in understanding that setbacks are part of the recovery process and helping
them build resilience.
Offering strategies for preventing relapse or
regaining momentum if setbacks occur.
Providing Motivation and Encouragement while helping clients stay
motivated and focused on their recovery goals.
Celebrating progress and providing encouragement, especially during challenging times.
Building a Support System to encouraging clients to connect with
supportive people, whether family, friends, or recovery groups, to enhance
their social support network.
Empowering clients to take responsibility for their recovery and
make healthy, sustainable lifestyle choices.
Therapy
In a recovery setting therapy refers to structured, professional treatment
aimed at helping individuals overcome substance use disorders, mental
health challenges, or behavioural issues. It provides a safe and supportive
environment where individuals can explore the underlying causes of their
struggles, develop coping strategies, and build healthier lifestyles.
Individual Therapy – One-on-one sessions with a therapist to
address personal challenges and triggers.
Group Therapy – Peer-supported discussions guided by a therapist
to foster connection and shared healing.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – A structured approach
that helps individuals change negative thought patterns.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – Focuses on emotional
regulation and distress tolerance.
Family Therapy – Involves loved ones to rebuild relationships and
improve support systems.
Group Therapy
Group therapy in a recovery setting is a structured form of
psychotherapy where individuals in recovery come together under the
guidance of a trained therapist to share experiences, provide mutual
support, and learn coping strategies. It is a key component of addiction and
mental health treatment, offering a safe space for individuals to connect
with others facing similar challenges.
Peer Support: Members encourage and motivate one another,
reducing feelings of isolation.
Guided Discussions: A licensed therapist or counsellor facilitates
discussions on topics like coping skills, relapse prevention, and
emotional regulation.
Accountability: Group members hold each other accountable for
progress and commitments.
Skill-Building: Teaches essential recovery skills, such as emotional
regulation, stress management, and healthy communication.
Varied Approaches: May include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
(CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), psycho education.
Benefits of Group Therapy in Recovery:
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Provides a sense of belonging and shared understanding.
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Encourages open expression in a judgment-free space.
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Helps develop social and interpersonal skills.
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Reinforces motivation and commitment to recovery.
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Offers diverse perspectives and coping strategies.
Group therapy plays a vital role in the recovery journey by fostering
connection, healing, and long-term resilience.
Education
At the heart of long-term recovery is rebuilding a meaningful, independent
life—one that includes not just emotional healing, but also practical tools
for success. That’s why we incorporate basic education classes into our
recovery program. For many individuals in recovery, education has been
disrupted or de-prioritized due to substance misuse, mental health
struggles, or life circumstances. These classes are designed to reignite
confidence, build essential life skills, and open up new opportunities for
growth beyond addiction.
A Step Toward Independence and Empowerment
Recovery is not only about overcoming substance misuse; it’s also about
regaining a sense of self-worth, purpose, and capability. Many of our
service users enter treatment having missed out on parts of their education,
or feeling unsure of their academic or intellectual abilities.
Our basic education sessions are there to bridge that gap, offering support in areas
like:
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Digital and computer literacy
• CV writing, job readiness, and interview prep
• Goal setting and problem-solving
• Critical thinking and communication skills
These aren’t just academic subjects - they’re life tools that equip
individuals to make informed decisions, engage confidently in work or
training, and manage day-to-day responsibilities with competence and
pride.
Supporting the Whole Person
Addiction affects every part of a person’s life, from relationships and
mental health to employment and education. That’s why we take a whole-
person approach to recovery, and education is a vital part of that. Engaging
in learning can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and restore self-esteem, all
of which are crucial for sustained recovery. It also gives structure to the
day, promotes routine, and reinforces the mindset of progress and forward
momentum.
Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Our education sessions are tailored to meet individuals where they are,
regardless of their background or prior experience. We foster a non-
judgmental, encouraging space where learning is collaborative,
confidence-building, and often fun. Lessons are delivered in small groups,
with the same ethos as the rest of our recovery work - peer support,
empathy, and a belief in second chances.
Music Therapy
Music goes beyond word - it speaks to the heart, unlocks emotion, and helps us express what we sometimes struggle to say out loud. That’s why we offer music-based courses and sessions as a powerful therapeutic tool in our recovery program.
Whether you’re creating music, listening, writing lyrics, or simply feeling the rhythm, music can help service users:
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Process emotions in a safe and creative way
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Build confidence and self-expression
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Improve mood and reduce stress or anxiety
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Develop focus, patience, and mindfulness
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Feel connected—to themselves, their story, and others
Our music sessions are accessible to everyone - you don’t need any musical background, just a willingness to explore. In a small, supportive group, guided by mentors who understand recovery, music becomes a tool for healing, reflection, and self-discovery.
In recovery, every voice matters. Music helps you find yours again.
Meditation
In a holistic recovery setting, healing isn’t just about what we let go of - it’s also about what we learn to sit with. Meditation offers a powerful way to reconnect with the present moment, calm the mind, and begin to understand ourselves on a deeper level.
Through stillness and breath, meditation helps service users manage stress, reduce anxiety, increase self-awareness, and develop emotional balance. It teaches us how to pause, reflect, and respond - rather than react - which is key in long-term recovery.
At our wellness centre, meditation is more than just a practice - it’s a gentle space to come home to yourself.
Team Building
Recovery can feel isolating - but healing doesn’t happen alone. That’s why team-building groups are a vital part of our wellness centre. These sessions help service users develop trust, communication, and connection with others who understand the journey.
Through group activities and shared challenges, service users build confidence, strengthen social skills, and learn the value of support, accountability, and healthy relationships. Team building also reminds us that we’re stronger together - and that community is a key part of lasting recovery.
Here, we don’t just grow as individuals - we grow as a team.
Social Activities
Yoga:
All yoga sessions will be held off the Glade with the support of staff and peer mentors, The Yoga classes are run by professional teachers in a professional setting.
Gym:
The Glade has a partnership with a Mauy Thai training camp on the island, service users have the opportunity to attend classes, use the weights room and when available join Nutrition courses.
Meditation:
Meditation courses will be held on the Glade. Professional teachers will be brought in to take the classes as and when instructed to do so.
Music Therapy:
Music courses will be held at the Glade. Professional teachers will attend classes with a multitude of different instruments to suit most service users requirements.
Team Building:
5 island long tail boat trip, this is an excursion that will take service users on a trip around 5 different islands on a traditional long tail boat learning to work in a close environment with others and enjoy other team members company.
Sailing:
The Glade has the opportunity to offer service users the unbelievable experience of sailing on a 3 berth Catamaran around Thailand's beautiful islands creating the best experience in team building and creating memories not normally seen.
Yoga
The Power of Yoga in the Recovery Journey
At the heart of every recovery journey lies the need for balance - between mind, body, and spirit. Yoga offers a powerful, accessible way to support that balance. More than just physical movement, yoga combines mindful breathing, gentle stretching, and meditative focus, helping individuals reconnect with themselves in a calm and empowering space.
For service users navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress, yoga provides a safe and supportive practice that fosters emotional regulation, builds physical resilience, and cultivates inner peace. It encourages self-awareness without judgment, helping individuals gain control over their thoughts and reactions - an essential step in long-term healing.
Incorporating yoga into our recovery services invites participants to slow down, breathe deeply, and create space for growth - both on and off the mat. Whether you're new to yoga or returning after time away, it's a gentle, grounding tool to support your journey toward wellbeing and self-discovery.
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