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feel like I have my life back, and it's more incredible than I could
ever imagine... I was given the tools to keep me free of using alcohol.
I liked the variety of modalities used for treatment - how each client
is treated as an individual with unique needs... I felt very comfortable,
safe and welcomed by everyone. I could sense the respect amongst the
staff member for each other, as well as for the clients. Everyone was
relaxed and open and that made it so great. - K.L.
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Our "Whole
Person" Approach
Desert Canyon uses a nontraditional approach to the treatment of drug
and alcohol addiction. This approach uses a combination of interrelated
services to treat all of the components of addictions and help people
rebuild their lives and take a new level responsibility for their actions.
Desert Canyon's team of professionals have expertise in a variety of methods
that contribute to this transformation in the individual.
 Since
addictions can cause harm to so many areas of a person's life, from physical
health to job and career, each of these areas is directly addressed at
Desert Canyon. Clients learn new life skills to handle the normal stresses
of life. Therapeutic methods, as well as dietary supplements, are used
to address problems such as depression, anxiety and insomnia. Core childhood
issues are often healed and released which results in the building of
self-esteem, self-awareness and a positive outlook on life. Desert Canyon
also teaches methods that strengthen each client's commitment to choosing
a substance-free lifestyle. By combining these methods into one program,
Desert Canyon offers a unique and powerful program that cultivates each
client's positive attributes and provides motivation and commitment along
with effective tools for maintaining abstinence.
Relapse Prevention
Desert Canyon provides each client with a unique array of tools for
relapse prevention. This "toolbox" is not limited to cognitive
methods; it consists of activities and simple techniques that help individuals
release emotional tension and recognize their destructive addictive
patterns as they arise. It also includes methods to spot and handle
stressful situations that may otherwise contribute to relapse. Clients
gain new strength and awareness to turn away from substances and to
maintain an addiction-free lifestyle.
Emotional Healing
Our team of professional therapists and counselors specializes in several
methods that bring about profound healing and emotional release. These
include behavioral modification, inner child work, Neuro Linguistic
Programming (NLP), hypnotherapy and other effective healing modalities.
Patterns such as depression, anxiety, feelings of aloneness and phobias
are addressed. These methods help the recovery of integrity and self-esteem
and cultivate the character strengths of the individual.
Physical Health and Balance
Desert Canyon's bio-nutritional program helps to repair the damage that
has been done to the body as a result of long periods of substance use.
Based on many years of research, dietary supplements that have been
specifically developed for this purpose are provided to help detoxify,
strengthen and rebalance the body. Within a few short days of treatment,
most clients feel a significant decrease in cravings. Clients notice
a substantial increase in energy, alertness, well-being and relief from
depression and insomnia.
New Thinking
At Desert Canyon, clients learn to see and recognize the cognitive patterns
of addiction that control them. This provides a new awareness of the
responsibility that they carry in their cycle of dependency and helps
them use this responsibility wisely. As a result, individuals gain a
new strength over their addictive thought patterns and behaviors as
well as a deep commitment to regaining and rebuilding their lives without
substances.
Spiritual Connectedness
Desert Canyon honors each person's spiritual affiliations (including
agnostic) and encourages a deepening of this very personal choice. Our
Mindfulness / Stress Reduction program is a non-denominational training
in awareness that helps quiet the mind and allow for a more direct experience
of inner peace.
Life and Career Satisfaction
As needed, clients at Desert Canyon can work with our resident professional
Career & Life consultant and receive assessments and guidance in
the area of life and career direction. Clients can gain value ranging
from an increased sense of meaning and purpose with their current work
to an entirely new career or life focus.
Family and Relationship Development
Our professional family therapists work with family members, spouses,
and / or significant others to help anchor the healthy behaviors of
an addiction-free lifestyle. Old and recurring issues are addressed
and healed while new levels of communication and intimacy are achieved.
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