Call us now at 1 888 315 3634 to book a consultation!

Therapeutic Approach

Evidence-based practice
Evidence-based practice

We apply the best available research
evidence in the development of our
therapeutic treatment protocols.

Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
Motivational Enhancement
Therapy (MET)

MET has strong research evidence
of effectiveness in helping people
decrease alcohol consumption.

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive-Behavioural
Therapy (CBT)

CBT is shown to increase the
effectiveness of pharmacological
treatments for Alcohol Use Disorders
and improve overall health
and well-being.

Ongoing research
Ongoing research

We evaluate our programs and
integrate the best available
therapeutic elements as new
research becomes available.

Spring, Bonnie (5 June 2007). "Evidence-based practice in clinical psychology: What it is, why it matters; what you need to know". Journal of Clinical Psychology. Wiley Periodicals, Inc. 63 (7): 611–632. doi:10.1002/jclp.20373. PMID 17551934.

Chambless DL, Hollon SD (February 1998). "Defining empirically supported therapies". J Consult Clin Psychol. 66 (1): 7–18. doi:10.1037/0022-006X.66.1.7. PMID 9489259

Burke, B. L., Arkowitz, H., & Menchola, M. (2003). The efficacy of motivational interviewing: a meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 71(5), 843.

Vasilaki, E. I., Hosier, S. G., & Cox, W. M. (2006). The efficacy of motivational interviewing as a brief intervention for excessive drinking: a meta-analytic review. Alcohol and Alcoholism, 41(3), 328-335.

Balldin, J., Berglund, M., Borg, S., Månsson, M., Bendtsen, P., Franck, J., ... & Willander, A. (2003). A 6‐Month Controlled Naltrexone Study: Combined Effect With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Outpatient Treatment of Alcohol Dependence. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 27(7), 1142-1149.

Laaksonen, E., Vuoristo-Myllys, S., Koski-Jannes, A., & Alho, H. (2013). Combining medical treatment and CBT in treating alcohol-dependent patients: effects on life quality and general well-being. Alcohol and alcoholism, 48(6), 687-693.