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Our Weekly Program
The Overcomers Place is a caring, connected, community for those overcoming any addiction. We provide a structured day program that is researched and developed by our team of therapists. Our program is both emergent and client-led.
Each client has their own tailored program according to their recovery goals.
Our groups are from Monday to Friday aimed at long term healing from addiction in a safe and supportive environment. Groups are led by our specifically trained lived experience caring team of counsellors and are aimed at...
Breaking the cycle of addiction
Learning the tools to emotionally regulate when cravings, and/or emotions become overwhelming
Developing the capacity for strong healthy relationships
Our Morning Groups run from 10:30am-12pm and our Afternoon Groups are from 1pm-2:30pm. Groups are offered at our Gladesville and Bronte locations.
Below is a brief outline of the weekly program at The Overcomers Place:
What To Expect
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Monday
REPAIR, RESTORATION & RECOVERY
Monday’s focus on repair and restoration as part of the recovery process, starting with a compassion-focused check. Holding a safe space for change for our clients, we share the recovery journey with each other, helping with developing identification, connection and a sense of neurobiological safety.
Monday afternoon also offers a Smart Recovery Group option both in person & online.
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Tuesday
CULTIVATING RESILIENCE IN RECOVERY TOGETHER
Tuesday Morning Group focuses on resilience tools. Specific skills aimed at improving each individual’s capacity to rebound.
Tuesday Afternoon Group allows for a deeper exploration of the AA Literature through an open AA Big Book Meeting.
Later Tuesday Afternoon online 4.30-5.30pm we host a group with Angela Emmerton from Nutrition Matters to discuss Food and Mood.
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Wednesday
CULTIVATING COMPASSION & CONNECTION
Wednesday Morning groups are focussed on exploring ‘Wholehearted Living’ through the cultivation of courage, compassion and connection. Inspired by the work of Brene Brown, this day focuses on what to let go and what to cultivate for wellbeing in recovery.
Wednesday afternoon clients are able to explore their values around these ideas, and how they might apply them into everyday life, as part of their recovery.
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Thursday
THE NEUROBIOLOGY of ADDICTION & 12 step discussion
Thursday mornings we explore the neurobiology of addiction and its impact on the body in recovery with Penny Wilkinson, a leading Somatic Experiencing Therapist. Clients develop self-awareness of the mind-body connection, observing in a non-judgmental, supportive and safe space what’s required neurobiologically for positive change.
Thursday afternoon group offers a 12-Step hybrid Beginner’s AA Meeting, where clients can share their recovery journey in person or online.
Additionally, we provide a Supporters Group for carers, partners, and families, offering support for those living with or supporting loved ones through addiction and recovery.
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Friday
Friday morning group is offered online only and covers a selection of psychological aspects of recovery. Offering a safe place for questions and change and community connections.
We also offer a Friday afternoon online Men-Only Intimacy and Relationships therapy group. If you would like to enquire about this group, please indicate your interest in your application.
DBT Program
Tuesdays and Wednesdays have an option to join our Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
(DBT) Skills Group. Tuesdays at Gladesville and Wednesdays at Bronte with online.
DBT runs over 38 weeks with breaks throughout the year and teaches how to tolerate distress, regulate emotions and communicate effectively.
Mornings focus on connection through skills practice and afternoons focus on teaching a new skill each week
These groups create safe positive connections and relationships that last.
* Indicate your interest for DBT in your application and we will inform you of the next opening session.
Why We Exist
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Addiction is Deadly
In Australia someone dies every 90 mins of an alcohol-related illness and over 70% of Domestic Violence incidence are alcohol related. These statistics are preventable.
Addiction to alcohol, drugs and gambling can affect anyone. It works in a vicious cycle that can only be broken through a sustainable recovery program.
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Recovery is Hard
Early detection of substance abuse and accessing sustainable treatment are key to successful and long term recovery.
Operating a non-residential treatment centre means that we can guide individuals through their recovery journey as they learn to face the challenges of day to day life with a new set of tools.
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Overcoming is Possible
We have a team of professionals, who have overcome their own addictions, to help individuals and their families break the addiction cycle.
Providing a free service based on neurobiological trauma informed principles allows us to reach the individuals struggling with addiction that would otherwise fall through the cracks.