SCHC, a Leading Canadian Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Centre Serving Clients from Vancouver to Toronto, Announces Executive Achievements

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sunshine Coast Health Centre, a top-rated drug rehabilitation and alcohol treatment program in British Columbia, Canada, that serves clients from Vancouver to Toronto who are looking for residential, non 12 step treatment options for addiction, trauma, and PTSD, is proud to announce new executive achievements. Geoff Thompson of SCHC is now President of INPM (International Network on Personal Meaning) and SCHC's Director of Strategic Development, Daniel Jordan, has become Executive Director.

The mission of the INPM is to advance the vision of Dr. Viktor Frankl and Dr. Paul T. P. Wong through meaning research, meaning-centered practice, and meaningful living groups. More specifically, the INPM advocates the big-tent approach of extending logotherapy and integrating it with the positive psychology research on meaning through collaborative efforts. The founder of INPM is Paul T.P. Wong and SCHC uses his work in Meaning Therapy for the Centre's own Meaning-Centered approach. "INPM provides important evidence-based methodological research for Canada to combat addiction and trauma," explained Casey Jordan, Chief Marketing Officer. "For this reason, we are excited that Geoff and Dan will be working on an intimate basis with INPM to advance our own non 12 step methodological research in areas such as drug rehab, alcohol treatment, and trauma / PTSD treatment. The methodology of meaning is one of the most promising treatment approaches."

Interested persons can learn about SCHC's non 12 step methodology based on meaning at https://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/about-us/. There, they or a loved one can reach out for a confidential consultation to see if the Centre's methodology is a good fit. Persons who suffer from addiction to drugs or alcohol as well as those dealing with trauma or PTSD have found that the non 12 step methodology is a good fit for their needs. Persons interested in learning about INPM can visit their website at https://www.meaning.ca/. Of special interest is the information page on "meaning therapy" at https://www.meaning.ca/meaning-centred-interventions/meaning-therapy/.

THE IMPORTANCE OF NON 12 STEP / MEANING THERAPY AS A TREATMENT METHODOLOGY FOR ADDICTION

Here is background on this release. As Canada struggles with the current opioid crisis, cities and provinces from Alberta or British Columbia, from Vancouver to Richmond to Edmonton to Calgary, are searching for treatment methodologies. Historically, the first choice has been the 12 step methodology that was pulled from Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. These methodologies are founded on a religious-perspective. Over time, however, research and evidence-based testing has encouraged the growth of alternative methodologies, especially so-called "meaning therapy" based on the work of experts such as Viktor Frankl and Paul T.P. Wong. These methodologies recognize man's search for meaning, and encourage clients to discover what gives meaning to their lives. By reorienting clients towards meaningful activities and pursuits, the treatment helps them resist alcohol, drugs, and other substances. Those who suffer from trauma and PTSD also can find relief via the treatment methodologies.

Journalists, bloggers, and others who are interested in interview opportunities are encouraged to reach out to SCHC. As Canada grapples with one of the worst addiction crises in its history, the country will do well to learn about treatment methodologies and alternatives. The partnership between SCHC and INPM is one sign of progress towards evidence-based treatment.

ABOUT SUNSHINE COAST HEALTH CENTRE

Sunshine Coast Health Centre is a 42-bed drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility exclusively designed for men, officially opened on the 15th of March 2004. The Centre has a philosophy of care that goes beyond just addiction to include personal transformation based on three key therapeutic principles: interpersonal relatedness, self definition (autonomy & competence), and intrinsic motivation. The Centre offers both drug rehabilitation and alcohol treatment near Vancouver, BC, but serving patients across Canada, particularly British Columbia and Alberta and cities such as Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer. Sunshine Coast Health Centre uses a form of drug rehabilitation based on the research of Viktor Frankl and methodology of Paul T.P. Wong, namely 'Meaning ­Centered Therapy'.

Website. http://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca

SOURCE Sunshine Coast Health Centre