Primary care includes initial medical and psychiatric stabilization, as well as detoxification when necessary. In this stage, clients and staff will analyze the scope of the problem and begin to identify the focus of care to be administered. An initial treatment plan is designed and implemented. It is normal to deal with feelings of denial in this stage.

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The Most Individual and Group Therapy Sessions

Creating a Framework. Our proven treatment approach during Primary Care includes individual and group therapy. Groups consist of psychoeducation, DBT, CBT, Experimental Therapies, 12-Step Recovery and other avenues of spiritual and holistic healing. The primary focus is on Confronting Denial, Addiction Cycle, Relapse Triggers, Prevention, and Family Dynamics/Roles.

Assisted Recovery. Once the initial stabilization is complete and denial is minimized our recovering clients begin to take a more active role in identifying and resolving their issues (trauma, unresolved grief, etc) as well as begin to identify the changes and supports necessary for ongoing sobriety and recovery.

Flexible Program. The primary treatment phase is a minimum of 28 days. If clients will not be continuing their ongoing treatment through Summit Malibu's continuum part of their primary program consists of developing a strong discharge plan for ongoing support. This may include sober living, intensive outpatient, 12-Step recovery or individual therapy and psychiatric monitoring. These plans are developed for each of our client's specific treatment needs and goals.