The whole approach for the whole person.
Every person off work because of mental health or chronic pain challenges is unique, and is more than their symptoms. But they’re usually not treated that way.
At Odyssey Health we consider all aspects of a person’s life, recommend and individualize the right plan, and if needed integrate medical and behavioural science, physical rehabilitation, exercise plans, even vocational support. This integrated and holistic approach is scientifically supported for treating a near-countless range of challenges.
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Explore
For people who’ve been off work for about a year, because of mental health concerns affecting their ability to function. We provide fast access to mental health treatment (within days of absence if desired), while going beyond other providers with functional and vocational support.
Now Registered Psychotherapist-led: Common factors (i.e. stress, focus, anxiety, depression, grief) that often impede functional progress are examined through therapeutic discussions and action-oriented treatment modalities.
Kinesiologist Accessible (as needed): Addressing physical or functional limitations (i.e. an injury) through job-focused assessments and personalized movement and exercise plans.
Expanded Vocational Services (if required): Supporting return-to-work planning—or even career transition—with expert coaching and development.
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Expedition
For people absent from work for one year or more, or who have experienced repeated cycles of disability, and are facing complex physical and/or mental health challenges unresolved by traditional care. Comprehensive assessment by a core team (behavioural therapist, psychologist, psychometrist, and medical consultants if needed) leading to individualized treatment recommendations.
Psychologist-led: Assessment and psychological interventions in treatment delivered by a Psychologist.
Behavioural Therapist Facilitated: Evidence-based interventions to increase function towards a valued life delivered by a Kinesiologist and/or Psychotherapist.
Behavioural Activation and Functional Restoration: Gradual, planned, supported, and assessed increases in movement, valued activities and work-like tasks.
Newly Expanded Vocational Services: Helping individuals prepare for return-to-work, or explore new directions where appropriate.
Why Odyssey Works
Everyone needs hope. We’ve earned a wide reputation as a source of hope for people who may have lost theirs. In addition to our persistence and passion, here’s what else is behind our unique results.
Function Focused
People experiencing pain tend to focus on their symptoms. Whether we’re doing short-term therapy or longer-term treatments, we consider clients’ symptoms and issues while simultaneously shifting their focus toward activities they enjoy and value. That simple shift is transformational.
Cutting-edge, Evidence-Based Tools
We have always worked at the frontier of behavioural therapy, with scientifically-proven therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Training, Behavioural Activation and more.
Values-Driven
Returning to function, and a life filled with what matters most, means something different to every person. We explore each person’s specific goals and aspirations and plan our path towards them. Individualization increases effectiveness.
Activity Tracking
By tracking their program activities daily, clients become more engaged and motivated by seeing and sharing their progress. And the whole team is on the same page: theirs.
A Whole-Person View
Three key factors – biological, psychological (stress, coping ability) and social (environment, family) – interact to influence how people function. This informs our Biopsychosocial approach, which ensures we treat the whole person, not just the symptoms, and creates a solid foundation for long term success.
Collaboration & Communication
Our highly inclusive team approach, where we regularly update and interact not just internally, but with all parties concerned about the client, is directly tied to our standout success.
We bring the same unrivalled experience to our insurer and employer partners.
We’re now in our fifth decade of being exclusively immersed in this field. And our understanding of healthcare, insurance and employment issues is unequalled. Whether it’s helping your valued team member start psychotherapy in record time, or keeping you fully informed as we navigate an extended work absence, our experience and devotion to this work will boost your confidence and your results.
Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities
Our success and reputation lie in our unique way of using and integrating key elements of third wave Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools, functional restoration, and other life enhancements to help clients get back to what matters most to them.
Typical Treatment Elements
At Odyssey Health, we don’t just help people change: we equip them for success by also offering tools that improve sleep, physical function, work readiness and more. It’s part of our Whole-Person philosophy and leads to faster results – and less time away.