5 sessions

Program includes:

• 5 x one-hour personalised counselling/coaching sessions with a qualified counsellor/coach/mentor.
• 5 weeks of unlimited phone and email support with your coach.
• Hard copy of ‘facing maria’ – a published autobiography by founding director Maria Hutchison.

Full upfront investment: $2,200

18-week Out Patient Program

The 18 week Living Free Program has been designed around the experiences clients have as they seek to re-integrate back into society and live a life free of addiction and without the crime related lifestyles attached to this.

The design of The Living Free Program attempts to offer intensive (3 pre-determined touch points per week) support through the initial Phase 1 (6 weeks) and then a step-down  approach to Phase 2 and 3.

PROCESS FOR ENGAGING IN THE LIVING FREE PROGRAM

An initial Assessment is conducted whilst the client is still incarcerated. This is usually initiated and paid for through the clients legal representatives or their families. The comprehensive AOD (Alcohol and other Drug) Assessment is conducted with client via zoom to assess willingness and suitability for the program.

If client is deemed a suitable match, a comprehensive report will be written and sent to the legal representatives for forwarding onto the appropriate parties in preparation for bail application.

If client is deemed unsuitable, legal representatives will be notified immediately to allow for alternative arrangements to be made.

On the day of the bail application, a with freedOM coaching coach will attend the court case as a witness on behalf of the client and answers all relevant questions asked by the lawyers and/or magistrate and/or judge.

If bail application is successful, client or legal representative will make contact with their with freedOM coaching representative 24 hours of release from prison. Legal representatives forward a copy of the bail conditions and contact details of the relevant informant.

Phase One: 6 weeks (intensive)

Begins at the earliest possible date after client is released on bail. It is recognised that the initial few days and weeks after incarceration can be the most challenging for clients. This is often when a client feels high levels of anxiety as they begin to interact with their family and wider society again. This can especially be the case if the client has spent many months incarcerated and away from family and loved ones. It is also the time where relapse is most prevalent, and the risk of over-dose is the highest.

Dependant on the day of the week that client is released they will either begin the program with a one-on-one counselling/coaching session or they will be sent a link for the weekly group zoom call.

• Weekly Group Check-In Calls 

Held on a Monday at 5.30pm each week. It is a group call and is a space for clients to share any issues they might have experienced during the weekend and an opportunity to stay accountable to themselves and their program.

• Weekly Group Zoom Class

Will be held each Wednesday afternoon from 4pm – 5.00pm. This is space for a facilitated group workshop around the key components of recovering from addiction.

Topics of these classes are included in the Living Free Workbook and include: Triggers, Cravings and Relapse; Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome; Grief; Relationships; Cross Addictions; Communication; Denial; Boundaries; Anger; Stress, Anxiety and Depression; Goal Setting.

Each of the clients will be at different stages of the program and therefore are able to offer and share their successes and experiences with others within the group.

• 1 x per week Counselling/Coaching sessions in person

Commences as soon as possible for client once they are released on bail. These sessions are scheduled in advance and at the same time each week to create consistency. All sessions will be held at consulting room in North Melbourne or via zoom.

Clients will be issued with their 60+ page Living Free Workbook at the first session with a view that throughout the 18 weeks they will cover all the topics at least once in alignment with their counselling/coaching.

• UDS monitoring and reporting
  With freedOM coaching will assist client with UDS (Urine Drug Screen) requirements by preparing a letter for local GP and/or drug replacement Dr.All UDS results are to be faxed through to with freedOM coaching directly from the laboratory along with a copy to the prescribing Dr. If and as required a copy of this can be forwarded to the clients informant.

At any time, an “instant urine drug screen” can be requested and done at face-to-face sessions results supplied to the informant.

*All clients will have the ability to contact their with freedOM coach outside of the pre-determined meeting and zoom times throughout their 18-week Program.

Phase Two: 6 weeks (focused)

• Weekly group zoom check-in As per Phase 1
• 1 x per week counselling/coaching sessions in person As per Phase 1
• UDS monitoring and reporting As per Phase 1
  **All clients are able to attend the weekly zoom class but is not compulsory in this phase.

Phase Three: 6 weeks (maintenance)

• Weekly group zoom call
  As per Phase 1 & 2
• 1 x fortnight counselling/coaching sessions in person
  As per Phase 1 & 2 but reduced to fortnightly sessions in person
• UDS monitoring and reporting

As per Phase 1

**All clients are able to attend the weekly zoom class but is not compulsory in this phase.

Full upfront investment: $12,500

*Comprehensive AOD Assessment and report for court: $1,750
*Court appearance: $1,350

18 Week ‘Out-Patient’ Program

Designed and delivered by Maria Hutchison (see bio attached) the “Living Free Program” is an 18-week structured ‘out patient’ program for participants addressing their alcohol and drug addiction.

Maria has gained her experienced working predominately within ‘in-patient’ residential addiction rehabilitation facilities. Her roles have included General Manager, Clinical Services Manager and CEO at private residential rehabs in Victoria, Australia. She has experience working with a wide range of addictions including drug, alcohol, gambling, sex and food.

Having gained over 9 years of experience within the addiction treatment field she has been responsible for the creation and facilitation of successful CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) based programs. She has gained a reputation within the Melbourne Court System and has been responsible for “forensic” clients who have been released on bail for drug related offenses. Maria has also worked alongside many clients who have alcohol and drug counselling requirements within their CCO’s (Community Corrections Orders) and or are in negotiations with Family Court or Relationships Australia.

The 18 week Living Free Program has been designed to assist individuals who are seeking to live a life free from the negative consequences of their addiction.

The design of The Living Free Program attempts to offer intensive (3 pre-determined touch points per week) support through the initial Phase 1 (6 weeks) and then a step-down approach to Phase 2 and 3.

PROCESS FOR ENGAGING IN THE LIVING FREE PROGRAM

An initial Assessment is conducted by Maria through a complementary discovery session to determine suitability for the program.

All clients will have the ability to contact Maria outside of the pre-determined meeting and zoom times throughout their 18-week Program.

Phase One: 6 weeks (intensive)

Dependant on the day of the week that client commits to the program they will either begin the program with a one-on-one counselling/coaching session with Maria or else they will be sent a link for the weekly group zoom call.

• Weekly Group Check-In Calls
  are held on a Monday at 5.30pm each week. It is a group call with all clients that are doing the 18 week Living Free Program. This check-in meeting is a space for clients to be given a motivational thought for the week from Maria and/or share any issues they might have experienced during the weekend and an opportunity to stay accountable to themselves and their program.
• Weekly Group Zoom Class
  will be held each Wednesday afternoon from 4pm – 5.30pm. This is space for a facilitated group workshop around the key components of recovering from addiction.

Topics of these classes are included in the Living Free Workbook and include: Triggers, Cravings and Relapse; Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome; Grief; Relationships; Cross Addictions; Communication; Denial; Boundaries; Anger; Stress, Anxiety and Depression; Goal Setting.

Each of the clients will be at different stages of the program and therefore are able to offer and share their successes and experiences with others within the group.

• 1 x per week Counselling/Coaching sessions in person
  Commences as soon as possible for client. These sessions are scheduled in advance and at the same time each week to create consistency. All sessions can be done in-person in Melbourne or via zoom link.

Clients will be issued with their 60+ page Living Free Workbook at the first session with a view that throughout the 18 weeks they will cover all the topics at least once in alignment with their counselling/coaching.

• UDS monitoring
  This component of the program is optional and useful should clients wish to add another layer of accountability to their program or if they have 3 rd party requirements such as family court issues.

Phase Two: 6 weeks (focused)

• Weekly group zoom class
  As per Phase 1
• 1 x per week counselling/coaching sessions in person
  As per Phase 1

**All clients are able to attend the weekly zoom check-in’s but is not a requirement in this phase.

Phase Three: 6 weeks (maintenance)

• Weekly group zoom class
  As per Phase 1 & 2
• 1 x fortnight counselling/coaching sessions in person
  As per Phase 1 & 2 but reduced to fortnightly sessions in person

**All clients are able to attend the weekly zoom check-in’s but is not a requirement in this phase.

Full upfront investment: $12,500

6 month program

The 6 month Free your Self Program has been designed for abuse and trauma survivors and incorporates behavioural change and addiction treatment.

The design of Free your Self Program offers a step-down, integrative and supportive approach to living a life of freedom from the negative impacts of past trauma and the resulting low self-worth.

The Free your Self Program looks holistically at an individual and can craft a specific and personalised 6-month journey and suitable program based on agreed goals.

Providing a safe and secure space for clients to share their past experiences this program guides and facilitates a shift in perspective for clients through specific coaching tools. Its purpose is to help each client life a life where their past is not dulling the shine of their true value and worth.

with freedOM coaching is about moving forward – we are solution focussed. We offer a non-judgemental approach and we use each clients past to inform, design and create a new future – rather than allowing past trauma and abuse to dictate the road ahead.

Program includes:

18 x one-hour personalised counselling/coaching sessions witha qualified counsellor/coach/mentor

• 12 weekly coaching sessions for the first 3 months of your program.
• 6 fortnightly coaching sessions for 3 months of your program.
• Sessions held in person at North Melbourne rooms or via zoom.

26 x weekly one hour on-line interactive workshops

Group zoom workshops with like-minded individuals on the journey of recovery and un-covery held weekly. Topics include (but not limited to) boundaries: communication: relapse, triggers and craving: denial: grief: stress, anxiety and depression: anger.

A 60 page free your Self workbook

Workbook designed to work through – either at your own pace, on the zoom workshops or alongside your with freedOM coach.

10 x personal training sessions

An individual fitness training programme developed for you by a qualified personal trainer who is also qualified in counselling. These sessions can be held on-line or in person dependant on your individual journey through the program and taking into account your location, current fitness level and goals.

10 x yoga/meditation sessions

A personalised yoga/meditation programme developed for you by a qualified yoga/meditation teacher. All held on-line so that it will fit in around your program, your schedule and individual needs and requirements.

Hard copy of ‘facing maria’

– a published autobiography by founding director Maria Hutchison.

6 months of unlimited phone and email support with your coach

Full upfront fee: $18,950

*with freedOM coaching can assist in an application to release your super early for eligible clients for this program.