Sex Addiction / SexOffender Recovery Boot Camp
Ridgeback Recovery offers a 6-week intensive recovery boot camp designed to help men address sex addiction and porn addiction. For sex offenders this boot camp offers a Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP). The program utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches and support systems to help clients identify, understand, treat, and overcome their addictions. Ridgeback Recovery is located in Greater Palm Springs, California.
A Judgement Free Approach to Recovery
At Ridgeback Recovery, each client brings their own story and challenges, and deserves a judgement free recovery tailored to their circumstances. Removing the judgement in a supportive recovery space facilitates the reduction of shame. With shame reduced, a future-focused approach builds for clients a toolset for averting adverse behavior. The 6-week intensive includes individual and group therapy, as well as fellowship via 12-step programs and sober living. A trauma-centric approach is utilized to address underlying trauma and create a path towards recovery. Extracurricular activities like yoga and hiking are included. An alumni program offers ongoing support post treatment.
Addressing the Unique Challenges of a Client’s Addiction
Each client arrives with a unique circumstance and challenge caused by their addiction. Individual therapy is responsive to the unique traits of a client’s addiction: sex addiction, porn addiction, sexting, chem-sex addiction, or any associated sex offending behavior. The consequence the addiction brought to a marriage, a family and beyond introduces another dimension to recovery. Individual therapy sessions are held twice a week focusing on shame, family issues, diagnosis and correcting any deviant sexual profiles. Group therapy sessions occur five days per week to help clients identify with their peers and gain insight. Mindfulness practices and coping tools are taught to help manage compulsive thoughts and prevent relapse. The program focuses on repairing personal connections by addressing underlying traumas, and includes trauma-focused therapies. Licensed therapists are trained in a variety of therapeutic perspectives including Certified Sex Addiction Therapists (CSAT) and Somatic Experiencing (SE) practitioners.
Treatment For Nonviolent Sex Offenders
The Ridgeback Recovery Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP) uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as the primary therapeutic intervention. The SOTP is integrated into the boot camp for any client with a sex offence. CBT is one of the most widely used and empirically supported therapies for treating sex offenders. It effectively reduces recidivism by addressing cognitive distortions, enhancing empathy, teaching self-regulation skills, and managing deviant arousal. Additionally, we act as a therapeutic liaison for our clients as they resolve their legal consequences.
Residential Treatment Environment
Ridgeback Recovery offers a residential treatment environment tailored to meet the unique recovery needs of men struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors, co-occurring substance abuse, and mental health concerns, focusing on healing various aspects of addiction and the underlying factors that contribute to dysfunctional patterns. We implement strict controls on digital devices to ensure a safe recovery space.
Admission and Fees
The Boot Camp uses a rolling admission process and an application is required. The 6-week program is a minimum requirement for individuals involved in a legal process. Admissions are initiated by completion of the Admission Form accompanied by completion of the Sex Addiction Screening Test (SAST) to help with client specific treatment regime. Based on testing and an interview, Ridgeback Recovery will judge the appropriateness and efficacy of the 6-week boot camp.
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The 6-week Boot Camp is $20,000 and includes individual and group sessions as well as the residential treatment environment. The client is responsible for food purchase and preparation during their stay. Laundry facilities and supplies are provided. Ridgeback Recovery is not able to work with insurers but will provide invoices to support efforts by any client to secure reimbursement. A Good Faith cost estimate is provided that will anticipate any additional fees for testing that would be recommended based on a client's sexual profile.