Family Sessions

The family program includes an education session for all adults attending and will include a discussion on enabling and relapse prevention. Other topics will touch on understanding the physical, mental and spiritual effects of addiction on the entire family. There is also an opportunity for family members to speak with a counselor during the program. In addition, once a month, an outside speaker from Al-Anon is invited to speak to family members about their support organization.

LGBTQ Therapy Sessions

The Beachcomber prides itself on creating an atmosphere of acceptance, free from judgment or prejudice. We understand that recovery can be a difficult time for anybody. The formation of group therapy sessions specialized for patients who are members of the LGBTQ community is just one more means to provide diverse, specialized treatment for all of our patients.

Members of the LGBTQ community often face discrimination, judgment or prejudice from much of society. This often prompts many gay or lesbian individuals to turn to substance abuse as a means of coping. Even worse, the fear of being judged will often discourage many from every seeking help for their addiction.

Specialized groups were therefore implemented for patients who felt more comfortable engaging in sessions with other members of the LGBT community. Our highly trained clinical staff engages in issues with substance abuse as well as LGBTQ specific concerns such as: cultural victimization, issues with coming out to society, as well as the impact of internalized feelings of shame and negative self-acceptance.                              

LGBTQ patients are included in our regular group therapy sessions as well as one on one meetings with licensed therapists. However they will additionally be given the option to participate in specialized groups that promote an environment that is accepting and affirming of their lifestyle. 

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