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The Liberty Programme
Living with addiction can make you feel completely alone.
You alone carry the worry, manage the fallout, and keep the secrets -
.....until you can’t.
You brace for chaos. Covering, protecting, and keeping the peace, in isolation -
.....until you cant.
Whether your loved one is still in addiction, in a programme, or newly in recovery, Liberty is a therapist-led group where you are no longer isolated. You are with others, who live similar patterns and pressures as you do.
Why Choose the Liberty Programme?
Over 12 therapist-led sessions, Liberty brings you into a supportive community where you’ll rebuild your strength and step out of crisis.
✔ You’ll learn tools to protect your wellbeing, communicate clearly, and stop getting dragged into the same exhausting cycle.
✔ You’ll learn how to take your life back by setting consistent boundaries and how to step out of the patterns addiction creates.
✔ You’ll learn how to handle the anger and self-blame, and rebuild confidence and self-worth.
Liberty is a group session that runs for 12 sessions for 2 hours every Friday.
It is for partners, parents and friends affected by the addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling and internet use.
Each session starts with a short practical talk by the therapist on a particular topic, followed by an open compassionate discussion.
What Topics are Covered?
Built from four years experience running the Gate Recovery Addiction Programme, Liberty delivers 18 practical topics that help family members cope, set boundaries, and rebuild their lives.
Those topics include.....
✔ Effects of addiction on family life
✔ Guilt and self-blame
✔ Communication and trust
✔ Anxiety and overthinking
✔ Building emotional resilience
After the short talk, the group opens into a compassionate discussion on that topic, where you can share, ask questions, or simply listen.
Next Step with Your Liberty.
(1) - Turn Up - remember every Friday at 7pm.
(2) - Bring a friend- some people bring a trusted friend or family member for the first 3 sessions for extra support. Your support person is welcome and there’s no extra charge for them.
The Liberty Programme isn’t about fixing someone else’s past or current addiction.
Liberty is about creating a new pattern with the same person: less reacting, less rescuing, more calm, more clarity, and boundaries you keep.
Liberty focuses on your wellbeing through the expertise of our therapists and the community of your group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my family affected by addiction?
Yes. Every member of the family is adversely affected by addiction.
What Addictions are covered?
Any addiction where that behaviour has impacted your life and those around you - that is Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Sex/Pornography and Shopping.
Can I join the Liberty Programme if my family member is still in active addiction?
Yes. The Liberty Programme is designed to support families regardless of whether their loved one is in recovery, out of treatment, or still in active addiction. You don’t have to wait for them to change before getting support for yourself.
What if I need one-to-one counselling for addiction-related stress?
You can book private counselling sessions via Zoom with a qualified therapist at any point during the programme. These one-on-one sessions are tailored to your personal challenges and available at times that suit you.
Is the Liberty Programme available outside Limerick?
Currently the Liberty Programme is only available within our clinic in Pery Square, Limerick - V94 EHE6
Monday
09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 21:00
Thursday
09:00 - 21:00
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