You’ve likely heard of different therapeutic approaches for addiction treatment, but have you considered Dialectical Behaviour Therapy? DBT is a cognitive behavioural approach that has shown significant effectiveness in treating various mental health disorders, from borderline personality disorder to substance use disorders. This therapy focuses not just on abstinence, but also on building skills like […]

What Is Drug Addiction Counselling and How Does It Work? Counselling is an essential part of drug addiction treatment. It provides a safe space for you to explore the reasons behind your addiction and recognise the triggers that make you turn to drink, drugs, gambling, sex, video games or whichever dependency you’re battling. Working with […]

Aromatherapy uses essential oils extracted from plants and herbs which can be inhaled or applied through the skin. Aromas and oils from these natural sources have been shown in clinical studies to positively affect the body’s natural ability to balance and regulate itself.  Plant oils have been used as therapy and cosmetics for thousands of […]

What is Equine Therapy? Equine assisted therapy is an active psychotherapeutic intervention involving horses and guided by a trained equine therapist. Therapy can be conducted on an individual or group basis depending on the addiction treatment needs. People suffering from alcohol and drug addiction, emotional trauma (including PTSD and dissociative process), low-self esteem, eating disorders, learning difficulties, anxiety […]

Drumming and Communication We are introducing drumming therapy to the complementary therapy programme at Smarmore Castle as soon as possible. Drumming groups have been used at other addiction treatmetnt centres for many years and are a popular part of any complementary therapy and activity programme. Communication Aids Recovery – Drumming Aids Communication Drumming helps the mind […]

Aquatherapy is a form of exercise that uses water to relax the body and enhance recovery. People battling addiction to drugs and alcohol may lack the endurance and energy to work out. However, aquatherapy can be an answer to this problem. The buoyancy of the water eases the force of gravity, making the patient feel […]

Therapy via Webcam On leaving Smarmore Castle, patients are most vulnerable to relapse in the first few months following treatment. Re-entering everyday life can be very challenging because they will encounter a great deal of temptation, as well as old triggers to addictive behaviour.We provide patients with a teletherapy programme to consolidate their recovery after […]

We set a slow and gentle withdrawal pace from alcohol and drugs so that detox can take place alongside psychotherapy.Detox is only the first stage of addiction treatment. It is important to start the psychotherapy in parallel with the detox process so that patients are embedded into their recovery programme and begin to form relationships […]

Individual therapy is talking psychotherapy that uses psychological methods to help someone overcome addictions, other mental and behavioural health problems, negative beliefs, as well as improve relationships and social skills. There are hundreds of psychotherapy techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to interpersonal therapy and psychodynamic therapy to transactional analysis. Recovery from addiction is not just about stopping […]

Entering an alcohol and drug treatment program requires courage and means you are a step closer to finding long-term freedom from addiction. However, many often experience fear, not only about getting clean and/or sober but of the therapeutic process and the prospect of being honest with yourself and others.  Group therapy is one of the […]

Addiction is a cause of significant distress and disruption for affected individuals and their family networks. Many will feel a sense of hopelessness having tried what they think is everything to help their loved one recover. They may struggle not to make the person struggling with addiction a scapegoat which can compound the severity and […]