Odyssey Express
Short-term program for clients off work less than a year
Whether dealing with physical pain or emotional struggles, the people who are referred to Odyssey Express often feel stuck after trying everything to find relief. They’ve faced setback after setback and want lasting change.
That process often begins by acknowledging that life invariably involves change and challenges, and how we respond can make all the difference.
By helping clients develop the skills to live in the present moment instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, this proven approach can reduce suffering and help people face life's difficulties with a more helpful mindset and strategies.
Work Absence
<1 yr
Assessment
No
Treatment Length (approx.)
10 - 12 weeks
What’s involved
Odyssey Express offers support for a wide range of physical and mental health issues, like chronic pain, anxiety, depression and more. Through weekly one-hour sessions typically over 10 to 12 weeks, we help clients learn to manage and focus less on their symptoms, and work towards a more fulfilling life.
All sessions are delivered via our secure, health-compliant video platform, making it accessible and convenient.
Odyssey Express Client Journey: Matt
The Onset
Matt was a hard worker and proud of his career. When his employer sold the business to a big organization with higher expectations, he began feeling overwhelmed. Soon after, a loved one became ill and needed his help. The combined stress became unmanageable.
Matt developed sleep issues, headaches, irritability, and racing thoughts. His doctor prescribed medication and suggested time off work. After six months, despite feeling less irritable due to the medication, Matt felt stuck and defeated. He shared this with his insurer, who referred him to the Odyssey Express program.
Treatment
In treatment with his Odyssey Health clinician, a behavioral therapist (BT), Matt was helped to envision what a meaningful life would look like for him, highlighting family, career and exercise. Together they assessed his functioning and created a return to function plan.
Matt learned tools for reaching values-based goals, including mindfulness, planning, sleep hygiene and proper pacing. They created a customized physical activity plan, and his BT walked with him – literally and figuratively – every step of the way.
Progress
Matt was now exercising regularly, and enjoying family and social activities, and feeling re-connected to the things he valued. He also concluded that he wanted to work somewhere else. He and his BT identified suitable opportunities, did job prep activities, and worked to ensure that his functioning could meet a full-time job’s requirements.
Matt’s track record and newly-acquired tools helped him land a job that started shortly. To ease his nervousness, his BT provided support and a maintenance plan, helping Matt return to full-time work that aligned with his values and restored his pride.
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