Effective, Affordable In-Patient Care.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is not a life sentence. Many who suffer from PTSD struggle to return to their daily lives, grappling with hopeless feelings, anxiety, shame, and fear. There is a way out. Our comprehensive Traumatic Stress Recovery Program will help you manage and relieve the symptoms of complex PTSD.
Our program is offered to American residents of all backgrounds, including first responders, veterans, nurses, correctional officers, security guards, border security officers, or any individuals who may suffer from occupational stress injury (OSI). First responders and veterans would be placed in a cohort of individuals from a similar background. This 11-week in-patient program is offered just two hours’ drive North of the Washington border, and costs a fraction what similar US treatment may.
If you or a loved one suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder or trauma-related symptoms caused by injury, combat exposure, violent crimes or sexual assault, occupational stress, or any other traumatic incident, with symptoms including:
- Depression and anxiety
- Shame and guilt
- Intrusive thoughts and memories of a traumatic event
- Flashbacks and nightmares
- Insomnia or difficulty relaxing
- Irritability and negativity
Why Traumatic Stress Recovery Program?
Your Journey Back to Health
Our immersive program provides lasting results compared to typical brief and condensed trauma treatment. Our program boasts a 90% satisfaction rate. 95% of past clients would recommend this program to others.
Lasting Results
By taking the time to develop and reinforce the skills learned through therapy with real-world applications and examples, the lessons stick. Through the residential component, program attendants learn to integrate new skills into their daily routines, forming positive habits that will help them cope with PTSD symptoms long after the program ends.
Clinical Support
Every person experiences trauma differently. Our highly-trained clinical team can help you understand PTSD and its comorbid conditions, and provide support tailored to your experience and symptoms.
Our Team
Our clinical process is holistic, involving team members with a diverse set of skills including:
- Registered Psychologists
- Registered Clinical Counsellors
- Occupational Therapists and Kinesiologists
- Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants
- Nutritionists
- Social Workers and Support Workers
- Yoga and Fitness Instructors
Getting Better Together
Alongside the individual counselling treatment, participants will spend time with other individuals who are also on the journey to recovery, living with them and developing lasting, powerful support networks. The impact of peer support on the recovery process is massive and lasts a lifetime.
Awards and Mentions
DRG is proud to have received awards from the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Mental Health Association, and American Psychiatric Association. We’ve also been featured in the Globe and Mail.
The Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award (2016)
APA Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award (2017)
CMHA Workplace Excellence Award (2018)
Featured in the Globe and Mail
Traumatic Stress Recovery Program Schedule
Week 1 and 2
Learning New Skills
The Traumatic Stress Recovery Program opens with two weeks of intensive treatment and support. While attending the program, you will share a residence with the other participants. This residential component of the program will provide a network of peer support and an opportunity for group counselling and activities. Our highly trained staff will coach you and the other participants on healthy coping and relaxation techniques. This phase of the program includes:
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Guided meditation
- Biofeedback therapy
- Art therapy
- Exposure therapy
- and other treatment methods.
This structured program will provide you with a variety of new skills and tools to regulate negative emotions and cope with stressors in a healthy way.
Week 3
Community Reintegration
After two weeks in Kelowna, you will return home for one week. This is time for you to practice your skills and spend time with loved ones. Our clinicians will be meeting with you during this week via telephone or video conference. At the end of the week, you’ll return to Kelowna for the second phase of the Traumatic Stress Recovery Program.
Next Program Begins: JANURARY 7, 2019.
Now accepting applications!
Week 4 and 5
Building and Reinforcement of Skills
When you return to Kelowna, you’ll continue with the next part of the Traumatic Stress Recovery Program at the clinic and the shared residence. This phase of the program will build upon the skills and tools learned in the first two weeks of the program. You will continue your healing and recovery along side your group members through household tasks and activities while attending one-on-one and group therapy sessions. This will help reinforce healthy behaviours and provide a safe space to share your experience and develop coping skills.
Week 6 to 11
Post-Treatment Support
After you finish the 5 weeks at the clinic and residence, you will return home to continue with your treatment for an additional 6 weeks. Your designated clinician from the program will stay in touch, via phone call or video call, to support and assist you in reaching your established goals. This portion of the program will reinforce positive behaviours and ensure the lessons you learned throughout the program stay with you for years to come.
Financing
If you or a loved one are interested in this program, it may be covered in full or part by your insurance provider.
Financing for all or part of the program is also available through our partner, Medicard.
Access mental health treatment with convenient monthly payments through Medicard.
- You can request financing for a portion or Medicard will finance the complete cost of the program.
- Choose your ideal terms: 6 months – 6 years
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Admission Criteria
Individuals may be eligible for this program if they have experienced a single or ongoing traumatic event that resulted in PTSD symptoms, including depression and anxiety, intrusive memories or thoughts of a traumatic event, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and irritability/changes in demeanor. Applicants should also:
- Be recovered or at a plateau in recovery from addictions issues
- Be capable of engaging in group activities
- Free from severe head or brain injuries
- Not currently use recreational cannabis
- Must be medically stable and on a consistent medication regime, if required
- No current substance abuse problems
- Not be at a significant risk for self-harm
- Obtain clearance from a medical professional
If you think this program is right for you or your loved one, contact us today. We will help you get medical approval, insurance coverage, and/or financing to attend this life-changing program. Recovery isn’t easy, but it’s within reach.