Get In, Get Out, Get On With Your Life!
Finally! An Effective, Proven, Accelerated Alternative — To “Disease Based”Treatment Models — That Puts You Back In Control Fast… With An Almost Unheard Of Guarantee You Won’t Find In Any Other Recovery Program, Ever!
…In Just 5 Days, We’ll Help You Get The Results The 12-Step Programs HavePromised For Years, But Never Deliver… Keep Reading To See How! Or Call 888-541-6350 Now And Discover Why Our Clients Say…
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“For the first time in 5 years, I am finally staying sober..” “Ed and Mary Ellen really worked hard with me to help me build a better life. It worked. This is one hell of a good program.” Jim P. Phoenix, AZ |
Now before we get too far ahead of ourselves, it’s essential that we acknowledge a heartbreaking but obvious fact…
…Overcoming long-term alcohol dependence is not easy.
If it was, wouldn’t you have done so by now?.
But full recovery doesn’t have to be an all-consuming, lifetime undertaking either.
How would you like to join the hundreds of men and women — doctors, lawyers, sales professionals, actors, artists and independent business owners — who have kicked alcohol addiction once and for all? (And in less time than you may think possible)
In a moment we’ll explain why you don’t need to be chained to outdated, disease-based models that deliver a disappointing 95% failure rate.
Instead, you’ll discover an effective, individualized, experience-based treatment program with a 70% success rate. And it doesn’t require you to give up your freedom, join a cult, or commit to a multi-week stay at an expensive group facility.
Wouldn’t You Like To Finally Put An End
To Alcohol Abuse And Dependency?
Especially if you’ve tried program after program, only to be left disappointed and ashamed when none of them worked for you. Perhaps you have considered giving up altogether.
Because like a growing majority of problem drinkers — who’ve tried so hard to quit, but failed — it’s begun to dawn on you that the “one-size-fits-all” 12-step models don’t work very well at all. If that sounds familiar, here’s some encouraging news…
…You are not alone.
Like so many others, the first questions you’re likely to ask when we speak are, “How are you different?” and, “Can you really help me make such big changes in only 5 days?”
You’re about to hear directly from clients who at one time were sitting where you are right now… at the computer, fed up and seemingly on your own, but unsure of how to take back control of your life.
Like them, you may be surprised when you are introduced to a proven approach that will empower you to overcome your drinking problem, starting from day one…
…We’ll guide you through a few simple changes — then together, we’ll build on them, day-by-day — until eventually, your problem ceases to be “who you are,” and becomes nothing more than something you did for a time, but don’t do any longer…..
You’ll Discover A Completely New Definition
Of Being Sober That Will Allow You
(Possibly For The First Time Ever) To…
- Let go of constant internal self-criticism…
- Systematically remove negative thought patterns…
- Cultivate habits of happiness in your relationships, at work, and within yourself…
- Tap into the hidden reserves of strength — you may not now believe you possess — that will propel you past feelings of shame, anxiety, and overwhelm… and… finally…
- Build on the patterns of success you’ve created in other areas of your life, to enable your full recovery from alcohol abuse, dependence, or addiction…
- And that’s only the beginning!
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“Thanks to you, I quit drinking” “You helped me make my life better. The comprehensive aftercare support was extremely helpful to me. I highly recommend this program. In fact, I told my brother he should do your program!” M. J. Manhattan Beach, CA |
At this point, though, we must make clear that you will have to do some work. But from our experience, the kind of work you’ll be doing will be one of the most fulfilling exercises you’ve ever undertaken!
And it doesn’t matter how “hopeless” you may think your alcohol dependency is.
Or what you’ve been led to believe about your condition being a “disease” that requires you to put your life on hold for a 30, 60, or 90-day rehab stint. Far from it.
With proper focus, systematic follow-up and the solid foundation you’ll create with our help, you will see a dramatic shift away from your old patterns of abuse and dependency, and…
…Save yourself the heartbreak of still more false starts and repeated unsuccessful attempts to get better on your own.
In just a moment, we’ll explain how. But before we go any further, let us introduce ourselves.
Meet Dr. Mary Ellen Barnes and Dr. Ed Wilson |
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Dr. Mary Ellen Barnes, President |
Dr. Edward Wilson, Clinical Director |
| Mary Ellen Barnes, President, Your Empowering Solutions™ holds a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and is a California Registered Addiction Specialist.
Edward Wilson, Non 12-Step Program Director, holds a Masters from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota and a Ph. D. from Greenwich University, Norfolk Island, Australia, both with an emphasis on Alternative Addictions Treatment. Ed is also a California Master Registered Addictions Specialist and a Nationally Certified Master Addictions Counselor. Why use our methods to overcome alcohol abuse? You know you don’t want to be forced into a cult, labeled, stigmatized, or reduced into being less than you are. You may have gotten derailed by events, mistakes, or circumstances in the past, but you are not powerless. And you can eliminate alcohol as the central focus of your life. How? When you focus on improving your life in a deliberate and guided manner — instead of on your drinking — the positive changes will come naturally. And the temptation to relapse will evaporate over time. Your alcohol abuse will go from what’s now an overwhelming preoccupation… to an occasional urge… to a distant memory. After following the Non 12 Step Treatment Plan, our clients report both reduced alcohol problems and improved health and personal relationships. Can you imagine how good it will feel to erase alcohol’s effects? To regain your health and vitality? To renew your marriage? To have a sex life again? All these things are not only possible — they are a real alternative to drinking, that will eliminate your need to return to the bottle for companionship and escape. These aren’t just empty assurances we’re making, either. At the end of this page, we’re going to back up our promises in an extraordinary way! Keep reading to find out more… How did we become the alcoholism treatment experts? Picture us twenty years ago, looking for ways out of our own alcohol related problems and having nowhere to turn but the same failed programs that still exist today. We knew those revolving door programs didn’t suit us or our circumstances. So you can appreciate how happy we were — years after working through our own personal and family-related alcohol challenges — to discover our mutual interests and perspective… combine our complimentary areas of expertise… and… finally… to be able to offer you the individual attention and custom-tailored approaches we never had! You’ll also like knowing that we never stop looking for new and better ways to help. One of the most important things we teach is something we learned the hard way… While our work absorbs us, we haven’t forgotten how to balance our lives. Early mornings frequently find Ed at the gym lifting weights and training others. An award winning writer he’s also at work on his first novel. Mary Ellen sails, kayaks, and travels extensively, most recently to Alaska and the Antarctic. Together we’re always looking for new ideas, better methods, and increased opportunities for our clients and ourselves. All of this means that you can benefit from the expert-level life coaching of not one, but two licensed, professional counselors… …Brought together with the sole aim of helping you to lay a solid foundation and begin building your own uniquely satisfying life. Discover how to apply this revolutionary approach to change your life. We’ve spent over twenty years helping individuals, couples, families, and businesses deal effectively with alcohol problems. You can take advantage of everything we’ve learned over the years to treat your problems quickly, economically, and permanently. You undoubtedly understand the value of avoiding labels, and stigma, but also in the importance of dealing with real problems, not just redirecting your focus to another form of alcohol fixation. Why settle into being a life-long victim when you can be a winner instead? The services we supply help clients reclaim their lives, and create better lives than they have ever known. Isn’t that what you want to do to? Call us today at: 888-541-6350! |
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Before we go any further, we need to clear the air, though. There are some dangerous misconceptions about alcohol addiction that may damage your prospects for a full recovery.
Because when it comes to defeating alcohol…
Ignorance And Procrastination Are Your Worst Enemies
Chances are, you’ve thought about quitting almost every day since you first recognized your problem.
But the heartbreaking truth is… It often takes a devastating event — a DUI, loss of job, or worse — to shake you from the misplaced hope that things will get better by themselves. Or that if you just summon enough willpower, you can beat alcohol addiction on your own.
By now, you know that isn’t going to happen.
But what you may not know is that the treatments people most commonly turn to aren’t based on clinically proven methods.
Instead, they’re based on myths that often lead to damaging distortions about alcoholism.
| Myths like… | Leading to distortions such as… |
| “Alcoholism is a disease” | “I can never fully recover” |
| “You’ve got to hit bottom first” | “Someone else will know if I need help.” |
| “Once an alcoholic always an alcoholic” | “I can never learn to drink in moderation” |
If you want something different, something effective,
a 5 minute call to 888-541-6350 is all it takes.
What our clients quickly understand — and what you’ll see too — is that these myths leave you powerless to make real, permanent change. By contrast, our intensive, research based recovery program, empowers you to redesign your life on the way to a full recovery.
In just 5 days of focused, individual attention at our outpatient offices in beautiful Southern California, you will make almost unimaginable progress in comparison to any 12-step or group therapy methods costing up to 10 times as much.
But don’t take our word for it.
Meet Kevin…
Client Case StudyMost days Kevin got home from work around 5:00 p.m., tossed back a few ounces of Scotch, split a bottle of wine with his wife over dinner, and occasionally sipped his way through a second or third bottle before crawling off to bed. Weekends frequently found him doing the same, just starting earlier. He came to see us shortly after Carol, his wife of 25 years, moved back east and filed for divorce, citing his “alcoholism.” Kevin could easily have signed himself into the usual alcohol treatment program and been assigned to a lifetime of 12-Step meetings and “recovery.” Traditional Alcohol Rehab Would Have
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“What A Difference A Week Makes!” “Bottom line – I am staying sober! We sorted out my problems and started solving them. The weekly follow-up was great and I am staying on track. This program is the best thing to happen to me in years.” Kevin L., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
If you want to create a new life, just like Kevin did, give us a call today at 888-541-6350.
We are here to help.Kevin has graciously allowed us to share his achievement. And as unusual as it may sound, a surprising number of our clients are happy to do the same.
Of course, we maintain strict confidentiality with all our client’s identities, but we’re also required by law to present only real outcomes experienced by real people. Here are a few more…
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“Non 12-Step Freed Me “I can’t believe how much better I feel. I feel like I am back in control and my depression is lifting. Your 5-Day Accelerated Program is great! Thank you.” Josie R., Santa Fe, NM |
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“I Have My Life Back After All These Years” “Nobody could believe how much better I was after just a week. The Accelerated Program really is amazing – all that one-on-one support and counseling. If you have an alcoholism problem, you should try this, it is way better than 12 step meetings. I loved it! ” Marci M., Flagstaff, AZ |
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“What a fabulous service you provide” “The Naltrexone helped a lot and so did all your counseling and life-planning. Wine is no longer a problem for me. Thank you!” Claire G. Portland, OR |
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“A Lifesaver” “I am staying sober thanks to you. The care and support you have given me was critical to my success. I am so thankful that I found you” Anna P. St. Paul, MN |
| Planning Your Stay in Southern California
Yes, you will be engaged in serious work, but it’s also important to relearn how to enjoy yourself without the need for alcohol, while you are in a safe, structured environment.
We strongly recommend you take every opportunity you can to simply enjoy the natural scenic beauty of the lovely beaches of the South Bay. Both Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) band Long Beach Airport are convenient to our offices. Where to stay in the Rolling Hills Estates area: Doubletree Hotel
The Best Western Redondo Beach Inn
The Marriott Hotel, Torrance
The Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club, Redondo Beach
Or you can search for other nearby accommodations on the Internet. Fun things to do in our area while you are visiting with us Walking Point Vicente Fishing Access Trail to Point Vicente and Long Points.
Horseback Riding Equine Adventures and Trail Rides through the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula
Shopping Golf Los Verdes County Golf Course
Trump National Golf Course
Whale Watching
Point Vicente Interpretive Center Land based Pacific gray whale watching. In winter see the pacific gray whales and in summer, the blue whales. Harbor Breeze Whale Watching Cruises Visit Long Beach for water based Gray and Blue whale watching |
Amaze Yourself With Your Progress
You’ll be surprised and delighted at how much progress you can make during your 5 day stay with us.
Our clients come to Los Angeles from across the United States and Canada with one goal in mind…to finally get control of their stubborn alcohol problem.
Prior to your arrival, you may choose to consult with your personal physician. Or we will refer you to a nearby doctor who can prescribe anti-craving medication to relieve withdrawal symptoms and allow you to focus on rebuilding your life.
Our professional one-to-one counseling gives you the most advanced alcohol treatment available today.
And, like all our clients, it won’t be long before you discover…
Alcohol Addiction Is Not The Real Problem
It never is.
That’s why treating alcoholism as a disease is so very unhelpful to most people, and why most 12-Step model programs fail.
By focusing on your “alcohol problems”, you’re ignoring what’s really going on in your life.
Our revolutionary program gives you the tools to uncover these hidden problems. But (and this is most important)…
It also gives you a blueprint for getting your life back.
And we don’t just shake hands and wish you luck after your 5 days have passed.
We provide you with a full 90 days of follow-up and abundant support when you need it most — after you arrive home, and start to seriously implement the healthy changes you began with us.
You get as much support from us as you want and need. We believe in our clients’ ability to change their lives and we support you in it!
No Steps, No Groups, No Wasted Time
Every day you’re here, you will receive three to four hours of personal counseling.
In fact, when you add it up, you get more hours of real, individual counseling in 5 days than most people get in 30, 60, or even 90 days at a residential 12-Step facility.
And armed with an effective anti-craving medication such as Naltrexone — if you wish — you won’t need to be afraid of withdrawal symptoms interfering with your progress either!
No Other Program Is More
Confidential, More Efficient
With Your Time, Or More
Effective In Getting Results
Handling sobriety with accountability is one of the most important skills you’ll relearn. That’s why as an outpatient, you’re allowed the choice of where you’ll stay and how you’ll spend your free time.
When you work with us, you’re never made to feel like a prisoner. We encourage you to enjoy southern California’s wonderful beaches, restaurants, museums, golf and other attractions.
So How Does This Program Work?
The real power lies in simplicity combined with direct 2-to-1 access.
If you know you need treatment — and think you could use more structure and support than a single therapist or typical outpatient alcohol rehab program, but…
…You don’t want or need the “fluff and frill” of expensive, residential settings — then working with us to design a personal, permanent solution is the perfect fit!
Fly Or Drive In, See The Physician,
Get Your Medication, Then Start
Your Counseling
Prior to your stay, we consult and prepare with you by phone and email.
Sunday you drive or fly into town — with or without family, depending on your particular needs — and check into your accommodations near our Palos Verdes offices.
In the morning hours, you are fully engaged in intensive assessment, planning, goal setting, counseling.
Afternoons are reserved for reflection, recreation and rejuvenation.
Your evenings are devoted to developing healthy new patterns, reading, writing, or just relaxing. And you’ll sleep better than you have in years.
Before you know it Friday has come. We’ll spend our last day wrapping up details and laying the foundation for our important work over the coming months.
Rapport established, plans in place…
…You Arrive Home With
A Detailed, Step-By-Step
Blueprint For Your New Life
You’ll have a real sense of hope for the future because it’s grounded in the solid work you’ve done during your week in Los Angeles.
You’ll be able to stick to the changes you’ve made too, because you made them with a clear mind in a supportive environment that continues long after you’re back home.
Changes That Permit You To…
- Create new routines and schedules…
- Break patterns that have led back to drinking in the past…
- Decide which problem areas need to be addressed immediately, and which can be deferred…
- Plan how to handle friends and family most likely to either support or sabotage your efforts (sometimes one person can do both, but you’ll be ready!)… And…
- Design follow-up procedures to insure that the momentum you generated here doesn’t get lost on the return trip home.
You’ll Accomplish More In 5 Days Of Focused, Purposeful Counseling Than You Dare To Dream… Even Now!
Because your program is designed with your full cooperation, to give you the breathing space and perspective you need — while keeping much of the process under your control and at your discretion.
Your success depends primarily on your level of motivation, and your belief that you can succeed. We’ll offer you the choice and flexibility you need for the best possible chance of lasting success.
Need a few more (or less) days? That’s fine — adjust as you go along. See what happens, then take what you’ve learned and adapt it to your growing understanding of what it means to live the life you truly deserve.
Like this recent client, who kindly gave us permission to reprint his experience with our 5-Day Accelerated Program, in his own words:
From Doubt To VictoryI confess that I flew to Los Angeles with a lot of misgivings. I almost canceled the night before I left home. I’d talked to Dr. Wilson several times and he’d provided me with a lot of material, answers, and ideas. I appreciated that that our conversations were always completely pressure free. It’s probably why I didn’t cancel — he left it up to me, confident that I’d make the right choice for myself. I liked that. The first morning in the office with Dr. Wilson and Dr. Barnes was so reassuring. Quiet surroundings in a comfortable space that didn’t feel “showy” — or worse — shabby, like so many other offices I had seen. They insisted on being Ed and Mary Ellen, no pretense. They asked about my flight and hotel and if there was anything they could do to add to my comfort. Just their attitude was all I needed. I didn’t want to work with my own physician back home, so after the necessary paperwork, Ed escorted me to a pre-arranged doctor’s appointment. The doctor spent a lot of time with me and we discussed various supportive medications. He provided me with prescriptions to use if I decided I needed extra help. I was pleasantly surprised that no one ever told me what to do. They only asked how they could help. Following my appointment, Mary Ellen, Ed and I had lunch and discussed the week’s schedule. At their suggestion, and given that I was tired from the stress and flight, I took the afternoon to relax, take a walk on the beach near my hotel, and simply settle in. That evening I began reading one of the books they provided but soon fell asleep. It had been a long time since I’d slept that well. We met again the following morning at 9:00. We had long discussions about my drinking, triggering events, patterns, family involvement, and so on. They probed gently and offered insights for me to consider. We started looking at all of the aspects of my life: family, health, work, finances, recreation, social events, and emotional issues. Some areas were fine, others so-so, and a few had real problems in need of correcting. Three hours went by, fast. “Enough,” one of them said. “What should I do now?” I asked. A short discussion led to my decision to go golfing at a beautiful public course overlooking the Pacific. It was wonderful and I signed up for tee times for the following two days. Evenings found me doing more homework, reading, jotting notes, and reflecting over what I was learning. But I was also thinking about what it would be like when I finally returned home. My entire stay, Mary Ellen and Ed stressed being prepared — especially for negative reactions to my abstinence (I had decided that that was the right goal for me, though they would have worked with me to moderate my drinking if I chose to do that). The following days continued in that pattern: around three hours of very intense counseling; lunch; golf; a walk on the beach; dinner; homework; and eight to ten hours of sleep. I felt better than I had in years. At the end of my five days I felt ready to return home knowing all the possibilities and problems didn’t magically disappear while I was away Mary Ellen and Ed helped me to understood that not all of the problems involved in my drinking were within my control to fix, and that my alcohol abuse was more of a symptom than a cause. There was going to have to be a lot of ongoing behavior change on my part if I wasn’t going to slip back into old patterns. Nevertheless, not all of the problems were mine. I learned how to detach from other family members and to let them assume responsibility for fixing their own problems. What a marvelous feeling! In conclusion, I can say that my experience was nothing like what I expected, and feared. The focus was on my strengths and interests, not my failings. We planned for my future and didn’t waste time dwelling on the past. I received permission to live a better and happier life and to leave my alcohol abuse behind me. I can’t imagine how I accomplished so much, but I did, and there has been more peace at home than I can remember feeling for years and years. |
Instead Of 30 Days In An Extravagant Detention Center, Why Not Take A 5-Day “Working Vacation”?
By now you’ve seen how quickly you can make the turnaround.
And you’ll also have the freedom to truly enjoy all southern California has to offer.
Come in for 5 days, stay at a hotel near the beach, while we help you get to the root of your dependency issues. Sort things out, make plans for a better future and enjoy yourself.
Arrive back home secure in the knowledge that support is only a phone call or email away.
Are you ready for your working vacation?
Call 888-541-6350 now.
We will be more than happy to talk to you by phone about your specific situation. Your confidentiality will be totally protected. We promise you no hard sell or pestering phone calls afterward.
See for yourself what we can do for you and then decide for yourself whether you want to continue doing the same old thing and getting the same old results or whether you want to try something new and get a better life, the life you truly deserve, for yourself and your family.
Try something new right now and call us at 888-541-6350.
You will be glad you did.
And to show you just how confident we are that no other comparable program can produce the results you will experience with us, we’re offering this special guarantee — one no other treatment program dares to offer
 Our Promise:We’re confident you will put your alcohol dependency behind you for good.
But even more importantly, we are here to equip you with the skills and tools you need to create the kind of rich and rewarding life you deserve. In fact, we’re so sure of your success that we’re making this unheard of guarantee. For up to 1 year after your initial stay with us, you can return for another round of coaching and treatment at no charge. We do this on a space available basis, because we want you to know we are absolutely committed to your success. |
With a promise like that, what are you waiting for? Don’t allow another month, another year or longer to go by. There’s too much at stake!
Call us today at 888-541-6350.
We’ll have a candid discussion, with one goal only — to give you the information you need to understand your options, and make the decision you need to get healthy!
To Your Health And New Life,
