Therapy and coaching

Asking for help

People who are seeking help for addictive disorders may wonder what steps they need to take. Working with Désirée is a simple process:

• We conduct an initial evaluation to identify the problem and agree on the therapy goals together. We also discuss the financial side at this initial meeting.

• We agree a structured follow-up plan for a set period of time based on your needs.
• The initial and subsequent meetings can be held in person or online using video conferencing tools, such as Zoom.

Therapy goals for recovery

• To help people stop using alcohol and drugs (including prescription medications) or engaging in compulsive behaviours such as sex addiction, gambling and work addiction, etc.
• To help those who suffer from addictions or addictive behaviours to set limits
• To create a psychoeducational environment in which knowledge can be acquired and basic theories can be adapted and reworked
• To establish a relationship of trust and develop skills to facilitate living with others
• To explore different recovery support models to help patients adopt the model that suits them best
• To encourage patients to find the motivation to make meaningful changes
• To help patients adopt a well-being plan encompassing all aspects of their life as part of their recovery: links to the recovery community, physical health, emotional health, spiritual health, suitable housing and a healthy financial situation

Interventions

• Setting up a solid “invitational” process for interventions in Switzerland and abroad
• Using recognised intervention models to help people start their treatment journey even when past experience has made them feel reluctant
• Psychoeducation for families on substances, substance abuse and behavioural health
• Helping families, colleagues and friends foster a healthy relationship with the patient and set limits and expectations
• Defining ways in which family and friends can commit to helping the patient more actively and respectfully
• Working with families to bring about real, permanent and sustainable change
• Using effective and appropriate methods to encourage more families to take the path to recovery