Relapse Prevention Program

What is Relapse? Relapse is a process that begins when you start slipping back into old behaviour patterns. A relapse begins long before you take your first drink or drug.

The Importance of Relapse Prevention The first months after you stop drinking and/or using are filled with change and unfamiliar feelings. Withdrawal causes feelings of confusion and tension, which may leave you feeling incapable of handling problems. Throughout your recovery you will be faced with many situations that will be difficult to handle. This is why it is important to make your Relapse Prevention Plan now. You can successfully negotiate the road to recovery. Planning for a flat time or an earthquake does not decrease the chance of either happening, but should it happen, you will be ready. You are vulnerable. Protect and care for yourself. Learn to deal with your problems and feelings as they come up. Learn to think through ways of handling high-risk situations. Build balance in your daily routine to reduce stress. Talk to friends, family, or a professional counsellor. Let them help you. Dates & Fees: This intense 5-week program begins mid-June, 2008. Please contact the Orchard at 604.947.0420 or Joey Marcelli at 604.880.3036 for more info. *Location: Our NEW office space in West Vancouver.

About the facilitator: Joey Marcelli is a certified anger management / conflict resolution facilitator whom has extensive experience in working with complex substance use, non-productive communication, as well as relationship challenges & diverse issues that accompany recovery. Knowing first hand, the struggles of addiction, Joey empowers and motivates his clients to develop new, effective problem solving strategies to begin a journey of freedom from substance abuse. "Digging in deep and allowing my clients to be self aware and make changes in their life, is my primary goal."

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