The Alcohol Program 
 Frequently Asked Questions   

 

Why do I need to abstain for 18-24 hours before the first appointment? What happens if I can't?
By abstaining for that period of time, it is easier to have a strong craving or desire just before the program begins: a strong desire to engage in the problem prepares you for the most favorable outcome. It is preferable if you are a little on edge or antsy. Additionally, Rhonda is subject to experiencing and feeling that which is in your body during the session.

If you find that are unable to abstain for that period of time, a prelude session(s) to lift any impending obstacle may be helpful. During this hands-on session, there would be a ‘self-intervention’ –i.e. you would prepare yourself for the program in a way that would appeal to the ‘uncertainty’ within you. If there were fears, anxiety or other stressors that you feel would be in the way of you receiving help, this session would prepare you for being able to abstain for the required time by tracking and resolving these issues.

Should I consult with my doctor before coming to see you?
Many clients do and, in fact, that is how many clients hear about us: since this is an alternative modality and not yet widely publicized (offered exclusively in Vermont), your physician may not be familiar with our practice or the modality. If you are concerned about withdrawals and their effect (to our knowledge has never been a concern), you should speak with your doctor about it. In fact, we suggest and encourage you to consult with your doctor prior to coming to see us: you may also invite your doctor to contact us or to accompany you to your sessions.

Should I come to see you after I've been to detox?
That's your choice: however one of the main advantages of this process is that it is in effect a detox without meds or withdrawals. Withdrawals are bypassed, thus the discomfort, pain, and trauma of detoxing is not experienced by the vast majority of people. The body is changed and is virtually immediately relieved of the addiction’s burdens.

I'm afraid to give up alcohol. How do you address psychological or emotional withdrawal?
The first session is designed to remove the physical symptoms associated with alcohol. The follow-up sessions address any of the triggers that you may have about being without alcohol, situations where you might feel uncomfortable, returning to your lifestyle and still being able to be social, etc. In most cases, when the physical desire stops the psychological concerns diffuse.

For those too fearful, anxious or overwhelmed thinking about quitting, we offer a prelude hands-on session(s) to the program that addresses and relieves those obstacles and interferences.

Do I need to take my medication?
If you've tried to stop drinking in the past and have been prone to seizures or you're concerned, by all means consult with your physician before visiting us. Again, however, because the body is detoxified naturally through this process, this type of medication may not be necessary. With thousands of clients helped for a wide variety of issues, we have never encountered a problem with this. If you're taking medication for a condition for which you're not being seen, you may continue that medication. Never just stop your medication without consulting with your physician first.

What if the program doesn't work for me?
This modality does not work for everyone, although we do have an extraordinary response and success rate. No program is 100% successful, nor anything else in life for that matter. If you do have the concern of not responding, it is addressed by tracking why. Rhonda can identify why someone did not respond and address the obstacle (hands-on) so that one would then be primed to respond.

Will I experience any withdrawal symptoms?
It is highly unlikely that you will experience any withdrawal symptoms typically associated with alcohol or other (nicotine, sugar, caffeine) withdrawal.

What kind of time-commitment must I make with your program?
This program requires a minimum time commitment. There are three sessions. The first session is approximately an hour and a half. Each of the two follow-ups is less than 30 minutes. For clients who visit from out of state or for those who cannot commute, an individual program can be completed in four or five days. In some qualified cases, the third session can be done over the phone; however, that would not be determined until after the second session.

If a part of me doesn't want to give up my problem, can this modality still help me?
Yes, absolutely! People are rarely very willing to leave their addiction behind - you do not need total willingness to have the addiction eliminated. This spoken – and unspoken – concern is quite normal to experience.

What if I have more than one problem - like drinking and smoking or depression and an eating disorder?
Rhonda can address only one addiction at a time, although sometimes another problem will simply be eliminated or diffused once the primary problem is successfully addressed. If alcohol is the issue and there is an associated abuse & trauma or stress-related problem present, then two programs could be undertaken during your stay without any interference. This could be done over five or six sessions, if your system understands that would serve you best; this is determined on a case-by-case basis. Drinking and smoking would require two distinct programs, separated by some time spans. At your last session, Rhonda will comprehend through your system (which provides the indicator) of the best timing to initiate a second program. There is a discounted fee if a second program is scheduled within a 6 month period.

If I have been unsuccessful with other programs in the past, what are my chances that this program will work for me?
Using a psycho-physiological approach addresses the problem from both the physical and psychological contributors simultaneously. Other programs can only address one aspect separately or use a combined approach (e.g. psychotherapy and medication) separately. Ours is a combined, simultaneous approach that provides a much greater relief and likelihood for a successfully sustained result.

How does this modality differ from psychotherapy?
First, most standard psychotherapy is talk therapy: that is not part of our program. Psychotherapy addresses the psychological and behavioral aspects of addiction and cannot offer pure physical relief from the problem, unless a physician prescribes meds. Psychotherapy cannot correct the ‘physical-ness’ of the problem because no physical changes take place within the body through a direct physical connection: in many cases, the cravings remain and continue to be an obstruction to recovery. Our process creates physical changes that relieves and removes the problem with virtually no physical or psychological withdrawal or pain. At the same time, Rhonda understands and outlines the psychological contributors that feed into the issue, cause it to be an issue, and resolves them on a physical level. We address you based on your uniqueness, not the classification of your condition or profiling you based on your problem’s label (e.g. alcoholic). You’re viewed in your totality, not in the limited name of your problem or condition.

How does this modality differ from other energy-based programs?
Unlike Reiki, Polarity and a myriad of other energy-based approaches, this work is specific and targeted to the problem being addressed. The results are defined and absolute. This is not a hands-on healing, although it does heal the problem, hands-on.

If I stop this addictive problem could it transfer to another problem?
When a problem is removed in its entirety - from the root system - it cannot transfer to another. If the life source and force of an issue is resolved, it has no place to go because it is eliminated.

I am a long-term (over 30 years) drinker. How is it possible for me to stop drinking so quickly?
Just because one has had a problem for so many years, there is no reason why it must take years for it to go away. Many people might ask if this is a quick-fix: it is not. Long-term problems respond as rapidly as short-term ones. The length of time a problem exists does not in any way influence the favorable, complete outcome that so many people have achieved. Because this is a time-accelerated process, everything occurs quickly.

Will I be able to have an occasional drink once I've been through his program?
No. This is perhaps the only similarity with other alcohol programs: having any alcohol after the session, by choice, can put you at risk to antidote the result. When the desire and cravings have been removed, one outgrows their issue and the need for alcohol and temptation ceases.

Most of my family has a problem with alcoholism. It seems to be a genetic trait. How does your program address this?
Even if there is a genetic predisposition towards a condition or illness, it does not have to be realized: it will be recognized as a dormant, genetic link.

What happens if I should relapse?
First, we provide you with a Reinforcement Exercise to use if at any time you were to feel vulnerable concerning your issue: it returns you to a stable position if it is used before reconnecting with the problem, and it is an effective deterrent to relapsing. If relapse does occur, most likely you would need to be seen again unless Rhonda could assist you over the telephone. If a relapse occurs within 6 months of your initial program, coming in again would be considered a follow-up as opposed to starting the entire program over again with an initial program fee. If relapse were to occur within 30 days, we have a guarantee to address that situation.

I've been through detox programs many times and afterwards I've had terrible cravings for sugar, nicotine and caffeine. What can I do about those cravings?
Rhonda has been resolving those addictions successfully for 20 years. Once the alcohol is behind you Rhonda can address those cravings through her other programs. However, this program resolves the problem and removes it from the roots. When this is done, you should not have increased cravings for another substance. In fact, many people report that they have lost their former cravings for sugar.

I am a victim of abuse and trauma and I believe I am using alcohol to drown those feelings and past negative experiences. Can this be helped?
Rhonda has a specialized program for abuse and trauma, and has helped clients successfully depart from the ever-present burden of those nightmares, memories, injustices and feelings. Generally, Rhonda prefers to address these issues once alcohol is no longer an issue, however if past abuse and trauma is the primary reason why you abuse alcohol, then this would be discussed on a case-by case basis: it might be combined with the alcohol program (as a second program during the same visit timeframe) or as a follow-up program.

I'm considering going to a 28-day treatment program. Why should I consider your program instead?
For a complete understanding of why you should consider our program, please go to: We’re Different from All Other Programs… Learn How and Why.