Michael Walsh Addictions Specialist

10/25/2024

New work space in Victoria within the Resilient Health and Home Based Recovery offices at 3066 Shelbourne Street in Victoria BC. Such a nice environment to work in.

10/10/2024

Crazy gorgeous sunset tonight in Victoria looking west down Fort Street!

01/04/2024

Helping clients create and maintain new healthy habits and routines is the genesis of my work.

11/09/2023

11/05/2023

Introducing Home Based Recovery's New Offering: Recovery Management Groups in-person in Victoria BC.

Are you seeking a supportive community in Victoria BC that understands your journey towards recovery? Look no further! Home Based Recovery is thrilled to introduce our new Recovery Management Groups, designed to provide individuals with a personalized approach to recovery and change.

One of the standout features of our in-person recovery management groups is our commitment to supporting all individuals, regardless of their preferred recovery approach. Our goal is to create an inclusive and understanding environment where everyone can thrive.

At the recovery management group for individuals, you can expect to benefit from:

A program that supports all people (we do not use a 12-step model in our groups, but warmly welcome people who do attend 12-step and other support group meetings and those who do not attend meetings at all.)

Weekly support from peers, as well as the group facilitator.

Weekly accountability and behavioral goals that help you stay on track with your recovery.

Expert facilitators and periodic visits and ‘guest lectures’ from experts in the field of recovery and mental health.

Good communication and opportunities to build your recovery network.

A supportive, non-judgmental space.

The opportunity to see, or review, high-quality psycho-educational content and tools to help you with your recovery.

Referrals to other professionals, such as counsellors or neuropsychologists who can do assessments if you need them.

A friendly, upbeat and supportive environment.

Call or text Michael Walsh at 780 700 2830 for more information or go to homebasedrecovery.ca.

Cost is $400.00 + GST for all eight sessions.

10/02/2023

It’s that time of year!

10/02/2023

When you want to make your life better, instead of adding something, try subtracting something instead. At its core, simplifying is about subtracting. It’s about editing out the complications, the clutter and the noise. It’s about removing obstacles and barriers, and clearing the path to something better and easier.

08/28/2023

The online treatment landscape is changing and I am changing with it! I am a partner in this amazing online addiction treatment program below.

The research is crystal clear, "substance use and addiction treatment needs to be tailored for each individual." Not everyone fits the criteria for in-patient rehab or IOP (Intensive Out Patient. Not everyone can afford in-patient treatment or IOP or take time away from their lives. Home Based Recovery, created and founded in Victoria British Columbia by my colleagues Dr. Michael Berry, Ph.D., Ewan Kirkaldy RSW CACC and myself provides an affordable at-home option that provides the same dynamic psycho-educational content and skills-building components found in rehabs and intensive outpatient clinics. Except we connect each client with a Certified Recovery Coach that provides an intensive and immersive experience like no other while moving through the Home Based Recovery program. Plus we include six months of weekly Recovery Coaching sessions to strengthen and maintain the recovery experience post-program.

Click the image below to reach the website or reach out to me at mwalsh@homebasedrecovery.ca or call/text 1-778-700-2830 for information about the at-home addiction treatment program. You can also send me a DM through my FB account here if easier.

https://homebasedrecovery.ca

Online alcohol addiction treatment & addiction recovery coaching to help you stop drinking or using drugs. Family support. Victoria BC

02/04/2023

This is a great article [link in bio] and example of a Lawyer in Ontario utilizing, amongst other professional supports, a Sober Coach. This person was very smart in building a customized team of professionals around him. Even more — being open enough to share his story will be undoubtedly useful to his peers and others. Great job!

Recovery Coaching a.k.a. Sober Coaching is a growing resource in Canada!

To be clear, I am not the Sober Coach written about in this article.

02/02/2023

I’m resuming in-person work with clients in Victoria as of today! I’m using office space at the Resilient Health Clinic owned by my colleague Dr. Michael Berry, R. Psych . I will be in office on Thursdays and always available online! Really looking forward to being in a vibrant clinic and the space is stunning! Reach out by DM or call/text 250 895 8494. This office is also the headquarters for our online addiction treatment operation

10/26/2022

Poor S*x and the City fans. It seems as if one day they were carefree, sipping Cosmopolitans,...

09/26/2022

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Up to one-third of frequent ma*****na users will become dependent and need help quitting. Here’s how to quit smoking w**d when you realize it’s become a problem.