Drinking Control & Alcohol Reduction Program in Windsor, Ontario
For some people, the goal is to stop drinking completely. For others, the goal is different: reduce drinking, regain control, lower cravings and develop a healthier relationship with alcohol.
✔️ 30+ Years of Clinical Experience
✔️ 36,000+ Client Sessions
✔️ Clinical Hypnosis Instructor
✔️ Developer of SRERE — Saruna Rapid Emotional Release & Empowerment
Many people are surprised to learn that changing your relationship with alcohol does not always have to be viewed as an all-or-nothing decision.
For an appropriate participant, the goal may be to reach the point where you decide whether you drink — alcohol does not make the decision for you.
That can mean being able to comfortably say no, having much less desire to drink, and being able to make clear and controlled choices in social situations, at home, during stressful periods and throughout everyday life.
Drinking Is Often About More Than the Drink
Stress.
• Social situations.
• Relationships.
• Habits and routines.
• Emotions.
• Reward.
• Relaxation.
• Confidence.
• Certain people, places or environments.
• Past experiences.
• Even particular times of the day can become associated with drinking.
That is why our approach looks at the whole person — Body & Mind.
We want to understand the drinking pattern, what strengthens it, what the person experiences before they drink, what they are looking for from alcohol and what needs to change to allow greater control to become natural.
Two Important Pieces: Cravings and Control
Rick Saruna has found through decades of clinical work that two important pieces of changing a drinking pattern are:
1. Reducing the Desire and Cravings
Our program works to change many of the learned associations and patterns that can create the urge to drink.
2. Strengthening Willpower and Conscious Choice
The objective is greater control, awareness and choice.
When cravings become lower and personal control becomes stronger, a person can begin developing a very different relationship with alcohol.
A Complete Body & Mind Drinking Control Program
Because therapeutic laser is incorporated into the complete Drinking Control Program, the full program is provided in person at our Windsor clinic.
Depending upon the needs of the individual, the program can incorporate:
Specialized Education
Therapeutic Laser
Clinical Hypnosis & Subconscious Reprogramming
Rick Saruna is a Clinical Hypnosis Instructor with decades of experience using hypnosis and subconscious change techniques.
Hypnosis can be used to reinforce new patterns, strengthen control, change associations with alcohol and help the mind become increasingly comfortable with healthier choices.
SRERE — Saruna Rapid Emotional Release & Empowerment
Rick specializes in SRERE, his rapid emotional release and empowerment approach.
When stress, emotional experiences, unresolved reactions or other emotional patterns are contributing to drinking, SRERE gives us another important way of addressing those factors.
Rather than working only with the drinking behaviour, we can work with what may be driving the behaviour emotionally.
Stress & Emotional Work
We work directly with those patterns and help develop a different internal response.
Nutrition, Eating Habits & Wellness
When appropriate, natural health or nutritional supplements may be recommended separately based upon individual needs.
Environmental & Situational Patterns
We look at the situations surrounding drinking:
* When does it happen?
* Where does it happen?
* Who is usually present?
* What happens immediately before drinking?
* Which situations create the greatest desire?
* Where does the person already have good control?
Understanding the complete pattern allows treatment to be individualized.
Drinking Is Often About More Than the Drink
For some people, yes.
Some clients come to us because they want to stop drinking. Others want to reduce their alcohol use and regain control.
The appropriate goal depends upon the individual, their history, their drinking pattern, their health and what they genuinely want to accomplish.
For a person pursuing drinking control, success may mean being able to:
• Decide confidently whether they want a drink
• Comfortably say no
• Reduce the frequency of drinking
• Reduce the amount consumed
• Experience fewer cravings
• Stop automatically associating alcohol with relaxation or stress relief
• Feel comfortable in social situations without needing alcohol
• Have an occasional drink while maintaining control
• Recognize when enough is enough
• Feel increasingly confident in their own choices
The important word is choice.
The objective is for the individual to become increasingly confident that they are making the decision.
The 5-Week Drinking Control Program
10 Private Sessions Over 5 Weeks
Clients are generally seen twice per week for five weeks.
Each session is usually 60 to 90 minutes, depending upon the work being completed during that appointment. Because the program is individualized, different sessions may emphasize different components of the process.
One appointment may involve more education and awareness. Another may involve laser and hypnosis. Another may involve SRERE and emotional work. Another may focus heavily on cravings, environmental triggers or strengthening control.
We use the approaches that are appropriate for the person and for where they are in the program.
Program Investment
Complete 5-Week Drinking Control Program
10 individual 60–90 minute sessions
$3,500 + HST
Following completion of the initial program, we generally recommend two reinforcement sessions approximately one month apart.
Reinforcement / Booster Sessions: $300 each
If a Drinking Control client feels that an additional booster would be beneficial at any time in the future, additional booster sessions can also be booked separately.
Our Drinking Control clients receive a preferred booking window, allowing us to arrange an appointment as quickly as reasonably possible when reinforcement would be helpful.
Any nutritional or natural-health products recommended are separate from the program fee.
The Person Has to Want the Change
A family member can encourage someone. A spouse can support someone. A brother or sister can help someone find treatment. And a family member can certainly pay for the program. But the person participating needs to be personally ready to make the change.
Before accepting someone into our Drinking Control Program, Rick speaks directly with the prospective client. We want to understand:
• What they want to change
• Their current drinking pattern
• What they believe is contributing to it
• What greater control would mean to them
• Their personal goals
• Their willingness to participate
• Their commitment to the program
That initial conversation helps us determine whether our approach is appropriate for them.
More Than 30 Years of Experience Creating Change
Rick Saruna has worked with clients for more than 30 years and has completed more than 36,000 clinical sessions. His work combines experience and training across numerous approaches, including:
• Clinical hypnosis
• Hypnosis instruction
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming
• Emotional release techniques
• SRERE — Saruna Rapid Emotional Release & Empowerment
• Thought Shifting
• Behavioural change
• Stress and emotional work
• Coaching and counselling
• Therapeutic laser
• Natural health and wellness strategies
Rick is also the developer of *Thought Shifting® and SRERE — Saruna Rapid Emotional Release & Empowerment.
This allows each Drinking Control Program to be individualized using the approaches that are most appropriate for that person.
Why a Body & Mind Approach?
A person’s relationship with alcohol can involve the mind, emotions, habits, environment, lifestyle and physical wellbeing. So we look at all of them.
Body & Mind means exactly that.
We look at the complete person and determine which pieces need attention to help create greater control and lasting change.
Can I learn to control drinking instead of completely quitting?
How many sessions are included?
The initial Drinking Control Program includes 10 private sessions over approximately five weeks, generally scheduled twice per week.
How long is each session?
Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes.
What does the program include?
The program can include specialized education, therapeutic laser, clinical hypnosis and subconscious reprogramming, SRERE rapid emotional release and empowerment work, craving reduction, strengthening willpower and self-control, stress and emotional work, environmental and situational assessment, nutrition and lifestyle considerations, and individualized Body & Mind support.
How much does the program cost?
The complete five-week Drinking Control Program is $3,500 plus HST.
Recommended reinforcement and booster sessions following the initial program are $300 each and are booked separately.
Common Questions
Do you help people who want to stop drinking completely?
Does the program include hypnosis?
Rick Saruna is also a Clinical Hypnosis Instructor with more than 30 years of experience.
Does the program include laser?
What is SRERE?
It is Rick Saruna’s specialized approach for helping people release emotional reactions and patterns that may continue to influence thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
When emotional factors or stress are contributing to someone’s drinking pattern, SRERE can become an important part of the individualized program.
Can stress or emotional issues be addressed during the program?
Are supplements included?
Can a family member arrange or pay for the program?
What happens after the five-week program?
We generally recommend two separately booked reinforcement sessions, approximately one month apart, at $300 per session.
Additional booster sessions can also be booked separately in the future whenever reinforcement would be beneficial.
Drinking Control clients receive a preferred booking window so an appointment can be arranged as quickly as reasonably possible.
Do you offer an initial evaluation?
Ready to Change Your Relationship With Alcohol?
We will explain the program, answer your questions and determine the appropriate next step.
Contact Body & Mind Natural Health
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Windsor, Ontario N8W 4J1
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Clinic Hours
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Online Appointments Available Worldwide
After Hours Available By Special Appointment
Not Sure Where To Start? We’ll Guide You
Patti is often your very first point of contact with Body & Mind Natural Health. She’ll listen, answer your questions honestly, and help guide you toward the right service and the right approach for your specific situation.
No pressure. No judgment. Just real guidance from someone who genuinely cares.
Important Health Information
Our initial conversation helps us understand the situation and determine the appropriate next step.
Results vary according to the individual, their circumstances, participation, consistency and commitment to the program.
Phone: 519-948-0078
2303 Central Ave Windsor, Ontario N8W 4J1
Serving Windsor, Essex County, Detroit, Michigan and surrounding areas since the 1990s.