THE TREATMENT OF ALCOHOL PROBLEMS What is different about Dr. Kissel's treatment methods? Many many things! Elaine Kissel's approach to the treatment of alcohol problems is both comprehensive and in depth. It is unique in that is based on the needs of the individual, not based on standard models and methods that treat people as though they are all the same. Plus Dr. Kissel employs hypnosis in highly specialized an exclusive ways ,and uses many other incredibly effective techniques to assure her clients receive the best help available. It does not employ the 12 step AA approach. Also the private one on one sessions rather than group allows each person the opportunity of having Elaine's full attention to their own specific needs, The root causes for the problem are being dealt with while eliminating the physical and emotional needs for alcohol. Although her work with you will be one on one, where appropriate your family members are invited to join in the therapy sessions if you consent of course, and provide important input relevant to your therapy. They will learn form Elaine how to support you in the best possible ways. In fact,Elaine will do all her power to help you achieve your goals. The program she creates just for you will include insight gathering, guidance, support, nurturing and counseling, problem solving, motivation, her exclusive behavior modification methods and self hypnosis training. You will have a recording of each of the inductions Elaine does for you plus other take home support systems to assure your success. She will give you the tools to make change an exciting and rewarding experience and one that is easy and as comfortable as possible. "It has been that most rewarding experience of my life." and, " This is the best money I ever spent and I got so much more from my program than I ever dreamed possible." These are commonly heard statements made by people who have had the benefits of working with Elaine Kissel. One of the advantages of working with Elaine Kissel to eliminate use of alcohol and/or drugs is her vast store knowledge and many years of experience. Elaine understands that by the time most people reach out to her for help they have tried many other treatments, and are also suffering from the frustrations of previous failures, and blaming themselves. Elaine helps them understand the reasons for their lack of success elsewhere, and immediately gives them a definite sense of direction. Elaine Kissel's compassion is equaled only by her sincere caring and her ability to provide the kind of therapy that works. She is fully aware of the nature and complexities of the misuse of alcohol, and she addresses every element and aspect of the problem and systematically resolves all the issues: including personal, psychological, social, chemical, etc. With the proper and creative use of hypnosis and other techniques Elaine has developed their are usually no withdrawal symptoms and you will be pleasantly surprised by the ease with which you become substance free. You'll also learn how to deal with stress more positively and comfortably as well , you will also learn to deal with other people's attitudes and responses towards you and the changes you're making in your life. The therapeutic strategy for the alleviation of alcohol problems is based on individual needs and always with respect for confidentiality and personalized guidance and support. Elaine's methodology is not only a comfortable and natural process, it gives you the life skills and tools for an independent control the rest of your life. The all-important and personal evaluation appointment gives you and Dr.Kissel and opportunity to get to know each other. During the evaluation Elaine will be able to glean insights into the depth and severity of your problem while she gets the kind of information that will help her determine the best method of treatment to assure your success. She will also make decisions about the best modality of hypnosis to use for you as well as the frequency and duration of treatment. She will answer your questions and define in as specific terms as possible (with the knowledge she has of you at that time) what it will take for you to overcome your problem permanently. The Mind Mastery program is often prescribed as an adjunct to private therapy. It creates a solid foundation for change in a structure that teaches you how to be had better hypnotic subject and how to support the therapeutic process. It is the kind of mind training that enables people to access and make proper use of their inner resources while helping you develop the kind of control that is comprehensive. From the many faces of suicide by John Connolly Alcoholism programs have multiplied and most of these programs have certain features in common. There is emphasis on group therapy. Alcoholics Anonymous participation and Al-Alon participation for the family are the cornerstone of treatment. Helping the person discover that he or she can live without alcohol by relying on outside help " a power greater than oneself" in AA terms. Still, the recovery rate for alcoholism leaves much to be desired, in part because not enough attention is paid to individual differencesand individual needs. The identification of individual differences in the alcohol persons self-destructive behavior has clear treatment implications." McGraw-Hill Book Company. Edited by Norman L. Farberow. Chapter 13 Alcoholism As Indirect Self Destructive Behavior. Elaine Kissel not only fills the gaps left by other programs and systems, she fills them with practical common sense ways and means to assure that you are independent of alcohol physically, mentally emotionally and socially. Click on Mind Mastery for more information. Call 248-865-9598 for your intake evaluation. Visa, Mastercard and PayPal Accepted. |