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Our Gambling Treatment Program
The Williamsville model: A comprehensive treatment for men and women with gambling dependency, with a focus on individual therapy to address the roots of their addiction and helping them change the behavior.
Problem Assessment and Future Planning
27 individual sessions
27 Group sessions
1-2 days Family/Partner sessionsProblem Severity Assessment
• Gambling History
• Gambling Triggers
• Mental Health Screening
• Psychological Testing
• Accurate Diagnosis Mental Health Issues
• Individualized Recovery Planning
Addiction Education
• Brain, body effects
• Co Dependency
• Smart Recovery
Addiction Counseling
• Addiction Assignments
• Individual Peer Counseling
• Group sessions
Psychological Therapies
• Life review, stressors
• Communication, coping style
• Anger Management
• Motivation to Change, Readiness to Change
• Individual CBT, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness
• Family/Partner Sessions
Physical Health
• Medications
• Massage
• Exercise and Yoga
• Juicing/Blending and Nutrition
Financial Issues
• Legal issues
• Budgeting
• Credit Issues
Planning for Aftercare
• Written Focal Evaluation
• Written Aftercare Plan
Learning and Practicing
Extends our 10-day Program with learning and practicing based on all areas of one’s individualized recovery and treatment plan
Adds additional
27 individual sessions
27 Group sessions
• Allows for the continuation of our 10-day Program by working on issues in more depth to gain insight into addiction issues to ensure success
• Designed for more severe issues requiring more time
• Designed to resolve assessed areas by further psychological testing
• Designed for medical management issues
• Intended for co-occurring other mental health issues
• Designed to put aftercare plan in place prior to leaving
Mastery and Confidence in Aftercare Actions
Extends our 20-day program into mastery of all aspects of one’s addiction ensuring confidence in taking action on one’s aftercare plans
Adds additional
27 individual sessions
27 Group sessions• Designed for those wanting to Master areas of their individualized plan
• Designed to achieve confidence in carrying out aftercare plans
• Designed for those with co-occurring mental health issues
• Designed for those wanting several family/partner visits
• Designed for those requiring a longer program for legal issues
• Written Forensic Reports for Judges, Lawyers & Probation officers
Williamsville Wellness founder Bob Cabaniss is a recovering addict, ready to answer any of your questions about our individualized addiction treatment program.
Our Philosophy
To be a compassionate center for the treatment of problem gambling, integrating individual psychotherapy, family therapy, hypnotherapy, art therapy and wellness issues with a belief in the Twelve Step Program. We provide clients with the essential tools to achieve and maintain abstinence and recovery, and to restore healthy functioning with a sense of health and well being.
License
Licensed by the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services for treatment of Compulsive Gambling and Alcohol/Chemical Dependency. Please see our license at the bottom of the page.
Location
On 400 acres just north of Richmond, VA in a national historic landmark plantation restored for modern day living with facilities to help deal with addiction.
Duration of Residential Program
3 to 5 weeks
Staffing Ratio:
Therapists to clients 1:1
Overnight Counselors 1:8
Licensing and Credentials of Therapists:
MD, PHD, MA, Certified Addiction Counselors
Testing
Confidential testing identifies the psychological traits of our patients. We use every tool possible to enable the therapist to help the patient understand the core issues leading to their addictive behavior, and how to alter them.
Program Components
An exercise program, a proper diet of nutritious meals prepared by our award winning chef, and nutritional education to aid in recovery.
The Family Program
A two day family program is suggested after the second week of treatment. This allows the family to begin to understand the addiction, their own issues, and how the entire family can best support their loved one.
Twelve Step Meetings
Our peer counselor helps the client understand the twelve step philosophy and everyone goes to at least two twelve step meetings each week.
Additionally, we have:
Massage, Yoga, Golf, and other healthy activities. Williamsville wants the client to experience the joys of life without gambling.
Admissions
If you or a loved one needs help in achieving and maintaining long term recovery, we are here to support you.
Please call 877-559-9355 at any time, and our caring staff will address your concerns.
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