A Holistic Approach to Recovery

Breathing Space is on the leading edge of providing some of the most exciting modalities in the alternative healing field.  Our therapists are highly experienced in working with issues of addictions using non-traditional approaches that can yield wider-reaching results.  We employ the best of what works clinically while creating the spaciousness for clients to explore their recovery individually.

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Program Components

Breathing Space’s Elephant Assisted Therapy is the first of its kind in the world.  Based upon existing equine and canine models of animal assisted therapy, it utilizes the natural attributes of elephants to actively assist individuals in their recovery process.  Clients are given the opportunity to bond with elephants, feed and bathe them, overcome their fears, and relate to the animals’ unique personality both individually and in groups weekly.

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Fast Track Therapy is a streamlined system that accesses the subconscious mind to discover the root cause of issues and then reprograms it with how the client really wants to act, feel and be.  It combines various modes of therapy to deliver a fast, powerful and highly accurate process to determine and release the root cause of addictions.  Negative emotions, resonances, triggers and beliefs that do not support a balanced wellbeing are removed, bringing clients to the positive outcome envisioned.

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Individual Psychotherapy sessions are facilitated by our staff Therapists, who are fully licensed and have extensive experience in treating addictions and other mood disorders. Our therapists approach towards psychology is psycho-dynamic with a particular focus in psych-spiritual issues as well as a holistic Gestalt approach. There is an initial assessment with a therapist on your first week and then a continued review throughout a client’s treatment. They allow us to support you with deeper traumas that might come up throughout your recovery journey with us.

Transformational Art Therapy is a non-traditional form of creative therapy that takes clients through the process of discovering parts of themselves that are hidden from them, and gently making the necessary changes to reconcile their internal conflicts.  Through this, they learn to tap into their resources to take control of their lives.  Using a variety of art media, such as objects of nature, acrylics, charcoal pastels, plasticine, watercolour, fruits and vegetables, each session focuses on a therapeutic theme.

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Body Renew is a holistic fitness system that utilises Movements, Breathwork and the power of imagination to facilitate a range of psycho-spiritual processes.  It emphasises the practice of Presence, Power and Passion to maintain a consciousness that supports self-renewal, moving clients away from destructive patterns to healthier, more fulfilling ways of living.

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Breathing Space’s Aerial Adventure Course is a safe, fun and challenging outdoor activity included in the program.  In conjunction with one of the world’s most famous zipline companies, we facilitate a range of therapeutic outcomes through the activity, including conquering fears, expanding comfort zones, challenging personal limits, building self-esteem and confidence, developing trust, self-discovery, opening up to new experiences, and working constructively in partnerships.  Clients often report personal transformations and feeling deeply moved from undergoing this course.

Medication & Symptom Management sessions are conducted by our Board Certified Staff Physician. They are designed to meet all your physical and psycho-pharmacology needs. Our experienced clinical team is well equipped to address a wide variety of medical and psychiatric conditions.

Daily Reflections.  The Breathing Space Program is an intensive program where clients are guided to explore and work through deep psycho-spiritual blocks.  We recognise the importance of giving clients adequate space and time to reflect and integrate the changes that occur throughout their treatment.  One of the ways we do this is by facilitating Daily Reflections sessions to ensure that positive changes take place not only cognitively but embodied in the level of true Knowing, so that these changes can truly reflect in the client’s behavioural patterns and way of being.

Hands-On Healing is transference of universal life force energy by a practitioner to a client.  Normally the giver will place his or her hands onto the crown of your head and other parts of the body whilst the client is fully clothed.   It is a very relaxing process and can last for several minutes and sometimes up to an hour.  Experiences during a hands on session vary – sometimes strong, sometimes subtle, sometimes delayed until days later.  The recipient may experience a tingling sensation, or blissful energy flowing through the body, or sometimes nothing at all.   Whatever the experience, the recipient can trust that the healing process has begun and a wonderful sense of wellbeing can be felt for a number of days after the session.  When the body is at peace, mental, emotional and physical healing happens naturally.

Meditation sessions incorporate a variety of grounding and mindfulness techniques, as well as Vipassana Buddhist teachings.

Creative Therapy sessions allow for therapeutic creativity and expression.  It unleashes subconscious emotions and allows the client to process these feelings in a safe, non-judgmental environment that embraces individual experience.

Personal Fitness is an essential component in restoring the client’s physical and emotional health.  Health and fitness routines can also replace maladaptive behaviors.  Our personalized plan developed with our team will include yoga, stretching, cardio, weight-training and walking.

Excursions and Recreation take place weekly at Breathing Space.  You will have the opportunity to experience various excursions.  They will change from week to week and included elephant trekking, zip lining, The Tiger Kingdom, crocodile and snake shows, waterfalls and a lot of natural wonder.  The beautiful natural surroundings of our Thai/Alpine facility give clients the chance to realize, that positive and healthy recreation can replace negative behaviors of the past.

Goal and Aftercare Planning is a key component of our comprehensive program. Clients participate fully in treatment and discharge planning process and have the opportunity to identify and incorporate new coping skills learned at Breathing Space into their plan.  Through their aftercare sessions, we support clients in their current treatment and help prepare them to leave Breathing Space.  We help by referring to other support programs where appropriate, helping ensure a smooth transition into life.  Our goal setting helps clients stay task focused throughout their treatment journey and recognizes achievements in all areas of the client’s personalized treatment plan.