• Our treatment programme is evidenced based, tailored to client’s needs and externally reviewed.

• Our treatment programme and overall approach offers your client choice. The evidence shows that choice is associated with better outcomes, and Brynawel offers that choice as the only residential rehabilitation service in Wales with cognitive behaviour therapy at its core.

• Often, Tier 4 services such as Brynawels’ are seen as a final option. We believe we should be viewed as a component of a range of services available to service users, and as such be introduced at any stage of the client’s recovery journey rather than being seen as “the last chance saloon”.

• Our core recovery programme is for sixteen weeks, but we are flexible and can design a programme to fit a specific client needs.

• We will work closely, and in partnership with the professional and your client, monitoring your clients’ progress and assessment of need, using the David Best Recovery Capital Model.

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At Brynawel, success in achieving positive client outcomes is central to our work and we pride ourselves on treating the client holistically. To help with this, we use SURE - Substance Use Recovery Evaluator. This tool provides valuable information about the client and any difficulties they may be experiencing in all areas of their lives. An awareness of these concerns ensures that along with the clients’ external case manager we are able to begin addressing these issues during their 16 week residence.

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We ask that the client be supported to complete the Assessment of Recovery Questionnaire prior to admission and then here at four weekly intervals so that in reviews with the client, their care coordinator and the client’s case manager, it will provide the basis for a discussion  around the client’s recovery and incorporate actions into the client’s care plans.

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You can learn more about the David Best tool here.

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More about our programmes

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The treatment programme is built on a cognitive behavioural approach, but our therapists are trained in a variety of therapeutic disciplines, including person centred counselling, transactional analysis, systemic family counselling and motivational interviewing. These approaches are well researched, and proven to be effective in the treatment of dependency.

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Our methods are performance based, in that clients are encouraged to be proactive and participative as the evidence suggests that performance based methods give the best chance of successful treatment. We have a timetable of activities including group therapy, mindfulness, relaxation, art therapy, experiential therapy and working on allotments/horses/hens and tasks of daily living , as we believe that the social and interpersonal elements of the programme contribute greatly to their effectiveness.

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We have found that the most effective treatments are those that involve family members or friends who will be supportive in aiding the client to achieve their goals. We promote family services including advice, support and counselling and deliver these intensive treatments through our therapists’ high quality training and clinical experience.

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More about assessment

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Assessment is an integral part of our treatment programme as it determines the suitability of a Brynawel placement for the client. Ensuring that our programme and facilities are the correct choice for the client will help promote motivation and success. The assessment process typically lasts between sixty and ninety minutes, during which time we will provide information on our service and determine client needs.

 

More about our team

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We currently have nineteen members of staff, and based on CSSIW regulations, our ratio of clients to staff is eight to one.

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The scope, standard and performance of each role within Brynawel is determined by core competency requirements, and is evaluated against The Drug & Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS).

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All rehab support staff have, or are working towards, a minimum level 3 NVQ or above which demonstrates their generic core competence to work with adults and their competence in at least three units from the Drugs and Alcohol National Occupational Standards, which meets the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals guidelines.

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All staff are regularly assessed against their role profile in accordance with our appraisal policy.

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Brynawel is an accredited Investors in People organisation.

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We are on the Welsh Government’s All Wales Substance Misuse Residential Rehabilitation frame work.