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After some trauma and time, either you or a loved one has admitted that they need help with a substance abuse<\/a> problem and now you find yourself in a situation where you need to choose a recovery centre. Choosing a recovery centre for substance abuse can be daunting. There are many different types of treatment centres : faith based programmes, 12-step programmes, SMART recovery programmes, cognitive therapy, dual diagnosis clinics, client-centred approaches, relapse prevention programmes….the choice can be overwhelming and confusing. Below we discuss what Crossroads, Johannesburg does as a recovery centre, treating substance abuse, and why we feel we are one of the best options in Johannesburg for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crossroads,\nJohannesburg is a primary care recovery centre, offering short-term\ntreatment, (28 days to 3 months) for substance abuse. It offers a\nclient-centred approach, built around the 12-step model. Treatment is\nresidential, meaning we offer an in-patient recovery programme for\nsubstance abuse, where food, individual counselling, group therapy,\nfamily counselling and detoxification are all included in our\ntreatment fee. Although most of our clients come to us for problems\nwith substance abuse, we also treat other forms of addictions, such\nas : gambling, food, and sex. We do work with most major medical\naids, this means that we can manage the authorisations on your behalf\nbefore you check-in which minimises some of the stress for you. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crossroads Recovery Centre<\/a>, Johannesburg is situated in Boskruin in the north of Johannesburg. We can accommodate up to 17 patients in comfort, with access to recreational spaces, and ample counselling and group areas to ensure all therapeutic activities are carried out in an environment conducive to the recovery process. As we are a small facility, the clients receive a lot more individual attention and recovery programmes are very much tailored towards the individual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\npart of the individual therapy, we offer both trauma counselling and\n12-Step counselling. Trauma can be defined as a deep psychological\nwound, one that has a profound impact on the emotional well-being and\neveryday functioning of the sufferer. Trauma counselling provides an\noutlet where people can discuss their experiences and develop\nstrategies for dealing with the ongoing difficulties they face as a\nresult. Trauma counselling is done to heal the wounds of the past and\nto aid the clients in achieving a successful recovery from substance\nabuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All\nof our counsellors at Crossroads Recovery Centre, Johannesburg have\nexperience in working and living the 12-steps of recovery. Some of\nour counsellors have over 20 years experience in dealing with\nsubstance abuse. In the 12-step process, written step-work is used to\ninform a large part of the individual counselling process. Through\nprocessing step-work with a counsellor, our clients gain insight into\ntheir own addiction and how to live successfully once they leave\ntreatment. The integration of the 12-steps in the counselling process\nmeans that the clients who leave Crossroads Recovery Centre,\nJohannesburg adjust well to a supportive, non-professional\nenvironment, such as the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics\nAnonymous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\nalso make use of group therapies to treat substance abuse. There\ninclude : process groups, gender groups, exposure groups, life story\ngroups, planning and objectives groups and spiritual groups. A bit\nabout these groups is explained below : \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.\nProcess Groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nprocess group is the most common type of therapeutic group given at\nCrossroads Recovery Centre, Johannesburg. An addictions counsellor is\npresent and facilitates the running of the group while each client is\nasked to participate. Group therapy is an intensive process, clients\nare asked to be vulnerable and give feedback to one another. This\nprocess is incredibly beneficial as it is the best way for clients to\nbring the issues they may have to light and start to deal with them\nin a supportive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.\nGender Groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In\ngender groups men and women are separated. This gives each client\nspace to address any gender-specific problems they may have. A\ncounsellor facilitates the group and prepares topics for discussion\nand reflection. We find that separating the genders gives our clients\nan opportunity to talk about issues and concerns that they may feel\nuncomfortable addressing in front of members of the opposite sex. It\nis a format which encourages a deeper discussion about issues that\nmay be gender-specific and gender-sensitive, for example; sexual\nabuse, love and sex addiction, marriage problems, sexual dysfunction\nand expectations set by gender roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.\nSpiritual Groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirituality\nis a cornerstone of a 12-step recovery programme. In these groups\ncounsellors address a number of issues related to spirituality. These\ninclude topics such as meditation, spiritual principles and finding\nnew ways to connect with a higher power of your own understanding.\nThough topics and thoughts from certain religions may be brought up,\nCrossroads Recovery Centre, Johannesburg, prides itself on being\ninclusive of all religions and faiths, or lack thereof. These topics\nencourage discussion and exploration of new ideas related to each\nindividuals spiritual practice so that they may gain a better\nunderstating of the 12 steps as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.\nPlanning and Objectives \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people come into recovery lacking direction and discipline. Weekly planning and objective groups are structured in a way that encourages our clients to set meaningful, attainable, short-term goals in order to work up to achieving long-term objectives. Each week the clients give a report on whether they achieved their goals or not. They are then held accountable by their peers. This continuous process of goal-setting and reporting back, helps our clients learn how to go forward with planning and structure once they leave our facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.\nExposure Groups \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From\ntime-to-time it becomes apparent that a person may not be doing as\nwell as expected in treatment. This may be for several reasons. It\ncould be holding on to old ideas, refusing to participate, being\ndishonest or breaking rules in the facility. For whatever reason, the\nperson may be confronted in a group therapy session. In this type of\ngroup, several counsellors may participate, and the clients’ peers\nare given an opportunity to address them directly. We have found that\nthis type of confrontation can be very powerful in addressing \nproblematic behaviours. Subjects of a sensitive or confidential\nmatter are not handled in this type of confrontation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.\nLife Story Groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\npart of the therapeutic process at Crossroads Recovery Centre,\nJohannesburg, all clients are asked to write a life story. This is\npresented to the group as well as the counsellors. The life story\nreveals past behaviour patterns and thinking, this combined with\nbehaviour that has occurred in their time at Crossroads Recovery\nCentre is processed and feedback is given. The client has an\nopportunity to hear what their peers and counsellors think. This\nfeedback helps them in their recovery from substance abuse moving\nforwards, and often reveals what attitudes and behaviours may prove\nproblematic in the long run. From this point our client can move\nforward with a better understanding of how they can better help\nthemselves. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All\nof these groups have the primary aim of rebuilding an individual and\ngetting them towards a place where they are able to reintegrate into\nsociety and function within their families, social circles and\nworkplaces, harnessing their maximum potential. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The road to recovery from substance abuse is not always an easy one but getting yourself or your loved one the best care from the team at Crossroads Recovery Centre, Johannesburg provides you with a map to sober, healthy living. No matter how bad things seem, there is hope and it’s just a phone call away. If you or anyone close to you needs help with an addiction to sex, gambling, substances, alcohol or food, please contact us for a free assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.crossroadsrecovery.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

074 89 51043<\/a> JHB<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

012 450 5033<\/a> PTA<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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