This document is designed to present a detailed insight into our luxurious grounds and high quality addiction treatment. We specialise in treating eating disorders like Anorexia & Bulimia along with the treatment of drug addiction, alcohol addiction, sex addiction & love addiction. Visit the Life Works Community website and get in touch for a confidential discussion. http://www.lifeworkscommunity.com

2. WELCOME TO LIFE WORKS
“ his place does what it says
T
on the packet, it makes life
work for you. My experience
here has been priceless – it
has given me back my life. I
will be eternally thankful for
all that Life Works has done
for me. Thank you.”
Life Works is a private specialist We believe that we offer the best • Residential Primary Treatment
Behavioural Health facility and most comprehensive evidence • Detoxification Programme
based treatment for Behavioural • Assessment and Stabilisation
leading the way in the Health problems in Europe. Our Programme
Integrated Treatment of: unique integrated treatment approach • Day Care Programme
combined with the expertise of our • Intensive Family Programme
• Alcohol and Drug Addictions specialist team, has earned Life Works • Outpatient services
its excellent reputation reflected in the • Extended Care Treatment
•
Eating Disorders including highest industry award of three stars – • Aftercare Programme
Anorexia, Bulimia and ‘Excellent’ from the industry regulator
Over Eating, the Care Quality Commission.
•
Mood Disorders and Life Works is committed to helping
Anxiety Disorders, each individual achieve a sustained
•
Compulsive Disorders and healthy recovery and an
improved quality of life. We provide
including Sex and Love the highest level of care to our clients
Addiction, Co-Dependency and our range of services include:
and Gambling Addiction.
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3. LIFE WORKS APPROACH
How Can Life Works help me? To ensure the effectiveness of our treat co-occurring disorders (such
Our Integrated Treatment approach approach to treatment, Lifeworks’ as depression and alcoholism,
to Behavioural Health problems is Clinical Advisory Panel is comprised eating disorders and anxiety,
based on global evidence-based of some of the world’s leading drug and sex addiction) rather
best practice adapted to a European experts who assist us in developing than treating them separately or
context and our own professional and maintaining our innovative and simply ignoring the co-occurring
experience of what is effective. effective treatment programmes. issues. For Substance Addictions
and Compulsive Behaviours, the
Our Clients receive: Treatment Approach programme is built on the 12 Step
• Careful pre-admission screening for Behavioural Health issues require an Programme, a model of abstinence
suitability for treatment at Life Works in-depth and sophisticated approach proven success world-wide.
• Comprehensive medical, focusing on all aspects of the
psychiatric and psychological individual including physical, mental, We believe that this integrated
assessments on arrival social and spiritual elements and approach vastly increases the chance
• Medical detoxification where treating all co-occurring Behavioural of sustained recovery. Without this
required for physical and Health issues in an integrated way. holistic approach the individual is
psychological stabilisation more likely to be at risk of relapse,
• Intensive Group psychotherapy At Life Works we are aware of the developing another disorder, or not
using a wide range of therapies complexity of individual difficulties enjoying a higher quality of life.
• Family Work and understand that people may
• Trauma stabilisation be struggling with more than
• Nutritional support one disorder. Our programme is
• Psycho-educational lectures designed to address every aspect
and workshops of the individual’s struggle with
• Relapse prevention and Behavioural Health issues. We are
• Aftercare planning able to effectively address and
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4. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMME
“Recovery is our passion. We
are committed to healing the
whole person – mind, body,
spirit and emotions”.
Life Works Residential removes them from their current adopt a multi-disciplinary approach
Treatment situation to a safe haven allowing employing the advanced skills of
Life Works’ Residential Treatment them to be medically, physically and Psychiatric Consultants, Masters
programme is a 4-12 week psychologically stabilised. It is only level Psychotherapists, Neurologists,
intensive programme for those with when an individual is stabilised that Physicians, Specialist Nurses,
Behavioural Health issues, delivered therapy can effectively commence Dieticians, Physiotherapists and
at our beautiful Georgian Manor and recovery begin. Complementary Therapists working
house set in the tranquil Surrey as a team to ensure comprehensive
countryside. Residential care plays Life Work’s treatment programmes and individual treatment.
an important role in helping an have been developed and designed
individual to address their issues. It by leading international experts. We
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5. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMME
Life Works – • Alcohol Life Works Addictions Programme,
Addictions Programme • Opiates including Heroin and devised by internationally renowned
Addiction to alcohol and other drugs Heroin substitutes clinicians, helps individuals recover
can sometimes seem overwhelming • Stimulants including Cocaine and from their addiction to alcohol and
and it can be difficult to know who Amphetamines drugs and assists them in rebuilding
to turn to for help. At Life Works we • Designer drugs including Ecstasy damaged relationships. Incorporating
understand what you are going and MDMA the 12-Step philosophy, our treatment
through. Our expert team provides • Marijuana programme is designed to assist you
a caring and comprehensive • Hallucinogens and other at all stages of your recovery.
rehabilitation programme which illicit drugs
addresses the effects of the disease. • Prescription medications including
At Life Works we treat a range of Benzodiazepines, pain medication
addictions including: and Barbiturates.
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6. EATING DISORDERS PROGRAMME
“ ife Works has given me
L
strength and hope for the
future. Life really does work!”
Jo, Eating Disorder
Life Works – on the complexities of the disorder Stretch classes for gentle exercise,
Eating Disorders Programme this affords the individual the best Art and Drama Therapies, Cognitive
The Life Works Eating Disorders possible chance of recovery. Behavioural Therapies to address
Programme is an intensive six week distorted and obsessive thinking,
programme specially designed Created by experts in the field Family Therapy, special assignments
for those clients suffering from and based on best practise, we that address perfectionism and
Anorexia, Bulimia and Over-Eating. have found this programme to be distorted body image issues, a focus
The programme is built on a series extremely effective. Our team of on Relapse Prevention, extensive
of levels from 1 to 5. As a person professionals deliver a comprehensive Aftercare planning and support
moves through the level system, they and high level of care and support. In and an overall holistic approach to
progressively take more and more addition to a thorough personalised treating this complex and often life
responsibility for their food intake, assessment, the programme threatening illness.
and ultimately for their meal planning includes Nutritional Counselling, a
and food preparation. Focussing Wellness Table for all meals, Shiatsu
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7. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Life Works Mood and Anxiety techniques for management resulting in Life Works – Compulsive
Disorders Progamme improvement in all aspects of daily life. Behaviours Programme
Depression and bipolar disorder At Life Works we understand the huge
are often complex and can have It is important to recognise that impact that Compulsive Disorders
far-reaching and potentially very depression, bipolar disorder and can have on an individual’s life and
dangerous consequences for anxiety are treatable illnesses; the the effect it has on friends and family.
both individuals and their families. sooner a person seeks help the At Life Works we treat a range of
As the illness progresses, the sooner he or she can get relief compulsive disorders including:
individual becomes more and more and possibly avoid further distress.
pre-occupied and increasingly Depression and Anxiety can • Sex Addiction
withdrawn from others. Over time, frequently present together. At Life • Love Addiction
depression disconnects the person Works our intensive programme • Gambling Addiction
from themselves, from others and begins with a detailed psychiatric and • Co-dependency
the community which leads to medical assessment. The programme
overwhelming feelings of loneliness focuses on the underlying causes of The aim of the programme is help
and isolation. your depression, bipolar disorder and/ individuals uncover the origins
or anxiety and teaches new coping and underlying causes of their
Anxiety can have a significant impact strategies to assist with managing compulsive behaviours, working
on the quality of the individual’s life, the illness. We believe that utilising a towards a redefinition of themselves
affecting interpersonal relationships and combination of treatments including and others whilst learning new
limiting the individual’s engagement group and individual psychotherapy, strategies for coping. In addition,
with the world. Experience has shown CBT counselling and medication our team is able to assist in resolving
us that our Anxiety Programme enables vastly increases your chances of underlying trauma that frequently
clients to understand the underlying sustained recovery and improved contribute to the development of
causes of anxiety and provides effective quality of life. compulsive behaviours.
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8. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
“ ur aim is to offer hope of a
O
better life in recovery.”
Life Works – receive a full Medical and Psychiatric Life Works – Family Programme
Detoxification Programme assessment with our Consultant We value the role of the family in
The Detoxification Programme is a Psychiatrist and the opportunity to treating behavioural health issues and
short term programme offered to work in groups and attend lectures family therapy forms an integral part
clients who wish to detoxify from during the day if appropriate. of residential treatment at Life Works.
alcohol and drugs. Detoxification is Our Family Works Programme is a
the first step towards recovery, as it Life Works – Stabilisation and non-residential programme designed
addresses physical withdrawal from Assessment Programme by Life Works to enable participants
alcohol or other chemicals and begins Life Works 7-14 day Stabilisation to establish a mutually supportive
the process of physical, mental and and Assessment Programme is a family whilst developing the requisite
emotional stabilisation. Only once multi- disciplinary, medically-based tools for ongoing growth and
an individual is stabilised can they programme designed to thoroughly development. The programme serves
engage in the process of recovery. assess and, if needed, stabilise the to address the trans-generational
individual. This programme is suitable cycle of dysfunction that affect
Life Works has created best practise for individuals who may be unwilling many families. Staffed by our expert
detoxification protocols to ensure to commit to lengthy treatment clinicians, families are provided with
that the best medical care and or are unsure of their need for a safe and nurturing environment to
emotional support is given to every treatment. The Programme ensures overcome the problems that arise
individual. We are experienced in the individual is thoroughly medically, from broken lines of communication.
alcohol and drug and poly-drug psychiatrically and psychologically Ensuring the integrity, respect and
detoxification. Detoxification is assessed in order to identify the most dignity of all participants are central
managed sensitively and gradually, appropriate treatment options. At the to our philosophy.
with a high level of medical support. completion of the programme the
Throughout the process the individual receives recommendations
individual is monitored around the for continuing care derived from a full
clock by our medical staff. Individuals comprehensive assessment.
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9. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Life Works – After Care Services Outpatient Services
Extended Care Programme Aftercare is a core aspect of We offer a range of Consultant
Life Works Extended Care Programme treatment. At Life Works our Aftercare Psychiatrists and Therapists who are
offers specialised care for individuals Programme has been carefully available for outpatient appointments.
recovering from Behavioural Health designed to provide each individual
issues who require either extended with the support they need when For more information on Life
residential care or who would they leave treatment. We conduct Works Outpatient Care, call us on
benefit from a staggered return to an assessment of individual aftercare 0800 081 0700, to speak to one
the outside world. The structured needs, develop a personalised of our staff in confidence. We can
programme consists of Group and Continuing Care plan, make relevant answer any questions or concerns
Individual therapy, 12 Step work referrals for a range of interventions you may have and help you find the
(where appropriate), life skill sessions, including counselling and 12-step right treatment.
psycho-educational lectures and fellowships, and provide access to
fellowship group meetings. weekly aftercare groups.
Clients have structured free time in Day Care Programme
the evenings and on the weekends, Life Works Day Care Programme is
planned and approved with highly valued by those who attend –
their individual counsellors. The whether it is a client who has recently
programme is based in our beautiful completed primary treatment and
Grade II listed cottage within the requires step down support, or
grounds of The Grange and offers someone who attends just for Day
a comfortable, relaxed and healing Care. Day Care clients attend from one
space in which to start building the to five days per week and participate
bridge back into healthy everyday life. in all therapeutic activities.
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10. FACILITIES AND FUNDING
The Facilities Funding Private Payment
Life Works’ residential facility in Treatment is a significant investment Clients who wish to self-fund will
Old Woking, Surrey, is a safe and of time and money, and often at a need to complete our assessment
comfortable place to start the process difficult time. It is therefore especially process. We will then make a
of recovery. Set in a beautiful listed important that funding is addressed recommendation to you about your
building in the Surrey countryside we supportively and smoothly. treatment. For residential treatment
provide a haven for recovery 24 hours this will most often comprise an
a day. This lovingly restored, Grade II Private Medical Insurance inpatient stay of 5-6 weeks.
listed Georgian manor house has a We are recognised by all major private
large traditional walled garden, well medical insurers. We advise that,
appointed bedrooms, comfortable where possible, the client checks
sitting rooms, small gym and a passion with their insurer to ascertain the
for home cooked nutritious food. level of cover of their policy. If you
have private medical insurance then
you should let us know as soon as
possible. We will guide you in the
application process that should be
followed in order to avoid having
difficulties with claiming benefit.
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11. Life Works is dedicated
to recovery.
Our core purpose:
To transform lives and leave a
legacy of recovery and hope for
future generations.

12. LIFE WORKS COMMUNITY Ltd
The Grange, High Street,
Old Woking, Surrey GU22 8LB
Tel: +44 (0) 1483 757 572
Fax: +44 (0) 1483 755 966
enquiries@lifeworkscommunity.com
www.lifeworkscommunity.com
For more information please call:
+44 (0) 808 149 8225