A Compulsive Behaviour Thorpe Recovery Centre

A Compulsive Behaviour
Thorpe Recovery Centre
Sexual addiction has been called sexual
TRC is an accredited residential addictions
dependency and sexual compulsivity. By
treatment centre. The cutting edge facility
any name, it is a compulsive behaviour
located minutes away from Lloydminster, AB/
that completely dominates an addicts life.
SK on the Yellowhead Highway in western
Sexual addicts make sex a priority more
Canada.
important than family, friends and work.
Sex becomes the organizing principle of
We build hope for those suffering with
the addicts life. They are willing to sacrifice
addiction as well as for their families, friends
what they cherish most in order to preserve
and employers. In many ways, the Thorpe
and continue their unhealthy behaviour.
Recovery Centre is a best-practice institution
setting the standard in addiction treatment in
Canada.
Thorpe Recovery Centre began to treat
Thorpe Recovery Centre
sexual addiction in the fall of 2010 after Dr.
Sex Addiction
Lisa Luciano began training with IITAP and
Dr. Carnes. Dr. Luciano is currently involved
in continuing professional development
Residential Sex Addiction Program
with the International Institute for Trauma
and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and is
currently listed on their referral roster of
sex addiction therapists. TRC has several
therapists involved in this training that
addresses sexual addiction including the
impact on the family.
Our residential program uses a client centred
approach that allows us to asses each
client’s needs. This means that we treat
each client according to their individual
challenges.
Thorpe
Recovery
Centre
Overcoming Addiction to Improve Lives
P.O. Box 291 Blackfoot, AB T0B 0L0
Telephone: 780.875.8890
Toll Free: 1.877.875.8890
www.thorperecoverycentre.org
What is Sex Addiction?
“ Like an alcoholic unable to stop
drinking, sexual addicts are unable
to stop their self-destructive sexual
behaviour. Family breakups,
financial disaster, loss of jobs and
risk to life are the painful themes
of their stories.
Sex addicts come from all walks
of life -- they may be ministers,
physicians, factory workers,
accountants, therapists, dentists,
politicians or executives, to name
just a few examples.
Most grew up in families in which
addiction already flourished,
including alcoholism, compulsive
eating and compulsive gambling.
Most grapple with other addictions
as well, but they find sex addiction
the most difficult to stop. Much
hope nevertheless exists for these
addicts and their families. Sex
addicts have show an ability to
transform a life of self destruction
into a life of self care, a life of
chaos and despair into one of
confidence and peace.”
--Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D.
Author, Out of the Shadows
Outpatient Client Support
Group Therapy
Our group therapy is directive
and interactive. Its goal is to
maintain a group consciousness
of sexual sobriety, accountability
and personal integrity. Group
members discuss their sexual,
relational and life concerns using
the facilitator and other group
members as a healthy sounding
board toward growth and healthy
interdependence.
Individual Counseling
Individual sexual addiction
counseling is a available while a
residential client at TRC as well as
on an outpatient basis.
Educational Workshops
An intensive workshop for men
utilizes the “Facing the Shadows”
workbook by Patrick J. Carnes,
Ph.D., a pioneer in the treatment
of sex addiction. This four day
intensive workshop is open to men
in all stages of recovery.
Thorpe Recovery Centre
Sex Addiction
Residential Program
Thorpe Recovery Centre offers a residential
process addictions track specifically design
to address sexual addiction. Firmly rooted
in the 12 Steps, TRC utilizes a variety of
treatment methods. Our goal is to provide
a clinically comprehensive program
experienced in an atmosphere that is
compassionate and supportive. The 45 or
90 day programs uses various methods of
treatment techniques including:
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Psychiatric Counseling
Group Therapy Activities
Relapse Prevention
Emotional Freedom Techniques
Cognitive Behaviour
Art Therapy
Spirituality
Primary Processing Groups
Yoga / Meditation
Fitness and Nutritional Counseling
Medical and Dental Assessment
Bio Feedback
Trauma Workshops
Sex Addiction Workshops
Eye Movement Desensitization &
Reprocessing (EMDR)
While TRC is a co-ed treatment facility,
men and women are housed in separate
sections of the Centre. Other than the
main lecture series, clients are segregated
into gender specific groups.