Addiction Support & Education Circle

Starting March 3rd, 2025

This four-week program is designed to support indigenous and non indigenous participants in recovery from substance use helping to increase self-awareness, emotional resilience, and practical coping skills.

The information covered will help participants to gain tools to manage cravings, process emotions, and reach their substance use goals.

Key topics covered include:

– Wellness & Self-Awareness: Explore the four domains of wellness: physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional.

– CBT & Thought Patterns: Learn how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence substance use; recognize maladaptive thinking and practice positive self-talk.

– DBT Skills for Recovery: Develop mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation to manage cravings and emotional triggers.

– Empathy, Self-Compassion & Forgiveness: Cultivate kindness toward yourself and others while letting go of past mistakes.

– Resilience & Emotional Processing: Strengthen the ability to navigate stress, fully experience emotions, and reframe negative narratives.

– Relapse Prevention & Future Planning: Identify community resources, support systems, and coping strategies to maintain long-term sobriety.

By the end of the program, participants will have a personalized recovery plan with clear goals and practical tools to help them to sustain their progress and confidently face future challenges.

To register for this program, contact our Central Registration at: 705-721-9554

If you have any questions, please email Lorie at lroberts@banac.on.ca