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Empowered Recovery Individual (EMI) Counselling Empowered Recovery Groups (EMG)
In Group Therapy, the process can take one of two forms known as 'Open Groups' or 'Closed Groups' and both have their pro's and con's. Open Groups allow new people to come into the program at any stage whereas a Closed Group means that the same group of people will go through the program together from start to finish.

The Empowered Recovery Groups program is a Closed Group and the next intake is to be confirmed.
Please note that payment is required in full prior to the start of the program and the deposit is non-refundable.
Our clients reported an 80% increase in their overall quality of life
Out patient survey 2019
Recovery, Your Way.
Supporting busy and successful people to regain control over substance use and addiction, while leaving the guilt and shame behind.

As one of the only outpatient facilities in Sydney, our addiction programs and counselling services help you to find empowerment and autonomy in your recovery, and therefore, your life.
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Look, we get it! You are frustrated because you have decided to make some changes, like have a week off alcohol or no longer go out from Sunday to Thursday because you see the impact drugs and alcohol are having on your work, relationships and health... however each time you make the decision, it hasn’t worked.

Our overarching philosophy is not on abstinence as we are not a 12-Step based program. Rather, we will show you how to stop the reactionary ‘fighting of fires’ by providing you with a robust plan and strong foundations to manage your drug and alcohol use to reduce the need for apologies, guilt or shame in your life.
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Programs
Programs.
The TARA Clinic is one of the only outpatient solutions in Sydney, and we offer an option for everyone. Whether a private one-on-one program is important to you, you find comfort in being part of a group, or having access to an online membership is more your style, then The TARA Clinic has a solution for you.

The Empowered Recovery programs have been specifically designed to provide the most effective chance for success and ongoing recovery. With specific outcomes to achieve upon the completion of each of the three stages, there is a greater potential for predicting outcomes more effectively.
Our Private Individual Programs
The Empowered Recovery program is The TARA Clinic’s original private outpatient recovery program.

Using evidenced based therapies such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Positive Psychology, the program is broken up into three phases; Action, Resilience and Purpose.

With limited spaces in this individual program, book a call now to secure your place.
Action
The first of three phases from the original Empowered Recovery Individual program, Action is a structured yet flexible 12 week program that works with your schedule.

A major contributing factor to substance abuse are the experience of big emotions or a desire for a release. As such, upon completion of Action you will have learnt and likely mastered many effective stress management tools that may assist with the reduction of substance use.
Resilience
Phase two of the original Empowered Recovery Individual program, like it's namesake Resilience helps you to build more resilience around substance abuse and addiction related behaviours.

Upon completion of Resilience you will have access to practical tools and strategies to manage things such as cravings, urges and triggers along with a clearer understanding of what addiction is, how it progresses over time and what your early warning signs are. In doing so you are provided with the highest chance of long term success which means you are better equipped to avoid relapse.
Purpose
Finally, build a life filled with direction, connection and purpose by completing the third phase of the original Empowered Recovery Individual program, Purpose.

By building a strong awareness of your values and goals, you will have the capacity to redefine your identity in a meaningful way while fostering the confidence in your ability to maintain your recovery into the future. Upon completion of Purpose, you will understand the steps to take to maintain recovery and manage any unexpected hiccups along the way.
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Group Program
Empowered Recovery Groups
One of the only outpatient programs in Sydney where you are not required to attend an inpatient program as a prerequisite, the Empowered Recovery Groups program supports you to take action, build resilience and find purpose into your recovery.

This program has been specifically designed to offer the highest chance of long term success by incorporating evidenced based methods and the benefits of group therapy along with individual therapy sessions.

* Due to current WHO recommendations, our groups programs are being postponed to facilitate an online option. We thank you for your patience. *
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Types of Group Therapy
In Group Therapy, the process can take one of two forms known as 'Open Groups' or 'Closed Groups' and both have their pro's and con's.

Open Groups allow new people to come into the group at any stage, whereas a Closed Group means that the same group of people will go through the program together from start to finish.

The SMART Recovery Group is an Open Group which welcomes anyone from the community to attend. You are not required to be a client of The TARA Clinic to come.

The Empowered Recovery Groups program is a Closed Group and the next intake starts the week of the 25th March 2020.

To secure your place in the next intake, sign up today as numbers are limited.
SMART Recovery
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The TARA Clinic is proud to offer the community a SMART Recovery meeting run by accredited facilitators. These meetings provide community based support for anyone looking at changing their relationship with a behaviour that is no longer serving them.

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Memberships
True recovery is a journey, not a task. Having access to a supportive online membership will assist you with ongoing accountability, information and guidance
Empowered Recovery - Gold membership
We understand that maintaining changes into the future can be tricky as life gets in the way or complacency kicks in. That’s why we provide our clients who have completed the Empowered Recovery program the opportunity to join the Gold Membership support program. This online support program provides you with a safe space to connect with like-minded people who have worked through their process of recovery and are wanting to maintain these changes into the future.
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COMING SOON - Self directed Empowered Recovery Membership
The Self-Directed Empowered Recovery Membership is the first step on your journey to recovery. This autonomous and self-directed peer support membership is an opportunity to make changes in your life the way you want to while guided with general knowledge and skills.

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Counselling
Our individual counselling services allow a more flexible approach to treatment and at a pace that suits you.
Individual Counselling
We all love freedom and options, so our individual counselling services are here for people who would prefer to have a more ad hoc approach to therapy. Our therapists have a range of knowledge and experience in different areas associated with substance abuse and addiction such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, intimacy and relationship problems.




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We are a Teaching Clinic!
The TARA Clinic is a teaching clinic. We provide a safe and inclusive opportunity for final year Counselling and Psychology students to complete their placement with us. We are facilitating positive changes treatment options by supporting clinicians and their learning.
This has allowed us to support the community through providing supervised and affordable sessions and group programs.


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Our founder

It’s time to take control.

The TARA Clinic (an acronym where TARA stands for Therapeutic Addiction Recovery Assistance) was founded by Tara Hurster, a psychologist who started working within the space of addiction early in her career. Over the years she noticed a major problem with the way that addiction treatment was being managed within the community... because basically, it wasn’t!
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