A structured, privacy-first approach designed for professionals who need effective support without stepping away from life
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Keep your device with gambling-blocking software installed
Full days of individual and group work, with time for rest
Work alongside peers who understand professional pressures
Weekly groups, app support, and accountability for 12 months
The Elaris 10-day intensive program is built around a single goal: equipping you with the understanding, skills, and support structure needed for sustainable recovery — without requiring months away from your responsibilities.
Unlike traditional residential programs that rely on extended isolation, our model concentrates evidence-based therapeutic work into an intensive 10-day format. Each day builds on the previous one, creating a progressive journey from assessment through skill development to real-world integration.
By the end of the program, you'll leave with: a clear understanding of your gambling patterns and triggers, practical tools for managing urges and emotions, a financial recovery plan, strategies for rebuilding trust, ongoing therapy appointments scheduled, and connection to a supportive alumni community that continues for a full year.
Each day follows a structured curriculum designed to build skills progressively. While individual experiences vary, here's the general focus of each day.
Settle in and establish the foundation for your recovery journey.
Welcome orientation, initial assessments, one-on-one intake session with your primary clinician, introduction to your cohort, and technology setup including gambling-blocking software.
A clear understanding of the program structure, initial recovery goals documented, and connection with your cohort peers.
Learn how gambling affects the brain and why willpower alone isn't enough.
Neuroscience education session, understanding dopamine and reward pathways, individual therapy session, and guided introduction to mindfulness practices.
Foundational knowledge of addiction neuroscience and initial tools for managing urges.
Identify your personal triggers and the patterns that sustain gambling behavior.
Trigger mapping workshop, behavioral pattern analysis, group therapy session focused on shared experiences, and development of initial trigger response strategies.
A personalized trigger inventory and preliminary coping strategies.
Develop skills to manage the emotions that often drive gambling behavior.
Emotional intelligence training, stress management techniques, individual therapy session addressing underlying emotional drivers, and somatic awareness practice.
Practical emotional regulation tools and deeper understanding of emotional patterns.
Begin addressing the financial impact of gambling with honesty and a path forward.
Individual financial counseling session, creating a realistic financial recovery plan, group discussion on financial shame and rebuilding, and introduction to ongoing financial support resources.
A clear financial picture and initial plan for financial recovery.
Address the relational impact of gambling and begin rebuilding trust.
Family dynamics education, communication skills training, optional family therapy session (virtual), and individual work on relationship repair strategies.
Understanding of relational impact and concrete steps for rebuilding trust with loved ones.
Reconnect with who you are beyond gambling and clarify your core values.
Values clarification workshop, identity exploration exercises, individual therapy focused on self-concept, and peer cohort discussion on identity reconstruction.
Clearer sense of personal values and vision for life beyond gambling.
Learn to navigate the digital world safely in an era of mobile betting.
Technology safety training, app and device management strategies, trigger response practice with digital scenarios, and accountability system setup.
Practical skills for managing technology and digital triggers in daily life.
Integrate everything learned and practice applying skills in realistic scenarios.
Experiential learning exercises simulating real-world situations, relapse prevention planning, individual therapy session focused on transition preparation, and cohort support discussion.
Confidence in applying skills and a comprehensive relapse prevention plan.
Prepare for the transition home with a clear plan and ongoing support structure.
Final individual session with clinician, aftercare orientation and scheduling, connection with ongoing therapist, cohort closing ceremony, and departure planning.
A detailed transition plan, scheduled follow-up appointments, and connection to your alumni community.
Note: This is a general outline. The program is personalized based on individual needs, and the sequence may be adjusted by your clinical team. Outcomes depend on individual circumstances and engagement.
One of the core differences of the Elaris program is our approach to technology and real-world access. Rather than removing you entirely from your environment, we teach you to navigate it safely.
You keep your phone throughout the program. On Day 1, gambling-blocking software is installed and configured. You learn to use your device safely rather than avoiding it entirely — because you'll need these skills when you return home.
Many clients continue some remote work during the program when appropriate. We work with you to find a balance that supports both recovery and professional stability. The goal is reducing stress, not adding to it.
Instead of complete isolation from triggers, you practice responding to them in a supported environment. This includes managing digital triggers, financial situations, and emotional states that have historically led to gambling.
You establish accountability structures during the program that continue after you leave: financial controls, technology monitoring, trusted support contacts, and regular check-in rhythms.
Day 10 is not an ending — it's a transition point. The program is designed so that support continues seamlessly as you return to your daily life.
Final individual session with your clinician, completing your transition plan. Aftercare orientation ensures you know exactly what happens next. You're connected with your ongoing therapist and have your first follow-up appointment scheduled — typically within the first week home.
First week home includes scheduled check-ins with your support team, access to the mobile app for daily check-ins and crisis tools, and your first post-program therapy session. Many clients describe this week as challenging but navigable with the structure in place.
You join your weekly alumni group sessions, connecting with your cohort and ongoing program participants. The rhythm of support — therapy, group, app check-ins, accountability — becomes your new normal.
The 10-day intensive is just the beginning. All program participants receive one full year of structured aftercare at no additional cost.
Multiple group sessions available each week, led by licensed clinicians and peer support specialists. Topics rotate through recovery fundamentals, relapse prevention, relationships, and identity development.
Daily check-ins, progress tracking, crisis tools, and direct messaging with support staff. The app keeps recovery tools in your pocket at all times.
Structured accountability partnerships, financial monitoring tools, and regular check-ins help maintain the momentum built during the intensive.
This program is designed for high-functioning professionals who need effective treatment without the disruption of extended residential care. It may be a good fit if you:
We're happy to help you think through which approach makes sense for your situation. If residential treatment is a better fit, we'll tell you honestly during your consultation.
Reaching out is often the hardest part. We've designed our intake process with privacy in mind.
A confidential call with our admissions team. We'll answer your questions, learn about your situation, and help you determine if the program is a good fit. No pressure, no obligation.
If you decide to move forward, a brief clinical assessment helps us understand your needs and prepare for your arrival. This can be done by phone or video.
We help coordinate travel, schedule your program dates, and prepare everything needed for a smooth arrival. Many clients describe this as surprisingly simple.
Calls are answered by our team — not a call center. We understand the sensitivity of this decision and treat every inquiry with discretion.