The Odyssey Health Client Journey
When Clients start with us, there’s a range of feelings. Those hoping to explore a psychological roadblock through psychotherapy might be feeling optimistic; others who’ve been struggling for what feels like forever often feel scared and overwhelmed. Many people feel a range of emotions simultaneously.
We know that your suffering is real, as is the life you want back. We'll help you learn how to accept one and shift your focus to embracing the other. That's the change that changes everything.
How We Work
While these steps are typical, each client’s situation is unique and may suggest variations. See our program overview for details (length, strategies used, etc.) about the different programs.
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You are referred to Odyssey Health.
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Based on factors like reason for referral and length of absence, you either immediately begin the Odyssey Explore Short-Term Mental Health & Function Program, or have a thorough assessment (we share our conclusions with you and welcome your feedback) and are recommended for the Odyssey Expedition Long-Term Return-to-Function Program.
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Your personalized program begins. Both Programs, in addition to their core therapies (i.e. psychotherapy in the Short-Term Program), also include Acceptance & Commitment Therapy skill building, Behaviour Activation, planned activities incorporating your life interests and daily tasks, self-monitoring and tracking of activities and goals using our shared digital platform, and other wellness and self-care tools.
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Progress is updated monthly, and regular phone and written communication between our care team and your health care provider helps move us forward.
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A return-to-work plan is prepared, possibly including a graduated return
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If you choose not to return to your prior position, Odyssey Health will assist with vocational strategies aimed at finding alternate employment.
What Clients especially like
The whole person
Work is just one part of you, and you can’t fully return to work if the rest of you hasn’t fully returned as well. So we consider all your values and goals – work, family, interests, aspirations – in our treatment.
Side-by-side
We don’t pull you up the hill or push you down the path. We walk by your side, supporting you and navigating your customized program alongside you.
You do you (and we'll join you)
Your treatment is personalized, based on your values and aspirations, and may include activities that are part of your life. If walking or cooking or even bowling (it happens!) define function for you, we’ll join you online.
We care about your carers
Our integrated care team collaborates with your own trusted care providers – like your doctor or therapist – sharing our recommendations and seeking their feedback with your consent.
Return-to-work support
We actively assist your return to or search for work, providing guidance wherever it’s needed: resumes and interviews, updating education and skills, even finding childcare.`
Doing is believing
Being able to track and take pride in your progress, and gradually shift your focus from your struggles and symptoms to the goals and life we’ve identified together, are both inspiring and motivating.