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Sakon Nakhon, North East Thailand
The Better Life Place
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$10,000/month
$10,000/month
2-3 Months
A family run center offering curated and personalized care with options for virtual or in-person services.
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About The Better Life Place
The Better Life Place treats addiction, mental health conditions, burnout, and wellness needs in private villas. They welcome 2-3 clients at a time for highly personalized, intimate treatment. The Better Life Place provides counseling in person and online with addiction psychologist, Raymond Guddah. They tailor treatment to address a wide variety of needs unique to each client. Whether they need support for addiction and mental health, stress, internet use, or a break from busyness, The Better Life Place works with clients to navigate each situation.
Flexible, Personalized Treatment
The Better Life Place offers treatment stays of 14, 21, and 28 days. Clients experience a variety of holistic therapies and daily therapy sessions with Raymond. During treatment, clients learn conflict resolution skills, relapse prevention strategies, stress management, and how to navigate depression and anxiety. The Better Life Place caters treatment and therapy topics to the needs of each client, with organic sessions encouraging emotional processing and growth.
Residential Retreat Program
Clients can enjoy on-site yoga, massage therapy, guided meditation, mindfulness practices, an assessment and treatment with a physical therapist, and The Better Life Place’s on-site pool and gym. A nutritionist crafts meals for each client and teaches them about nutrition. Clients have their own personal chef to cook meals during treatment.
Rest And Recover
The Better Life Place offers a unique variety of activities and adventure-based therapies. They customize this part of treatment too, accommodating requests and helping clients try new experiences. Some of their offerings include temple visits, biking, private fishing trips, museum visits, and trips to local tourist attractions. If desired, The Better Life Place can house family members for integrative family treatment.
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Private, Individualized Care
Clients reside in a private villa at The Better Life Place. They receive daily 1:1 therapy for their unique needs and challenges. Addiction psychologist Raymond Guddah brings a background of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), addiction treatment, and Schema therapy with decades of experience. When not in therapy, clients can enjoy wellness services and off-site adventures.
Online And In-Person Therapy
The Better Life Place offers in-person and online counseling with Raymond. Clients can come to their facility just for counseling, without enrolling in addiction treatment. Their online services allow clients to connect to care from around the world.
Holistic Recovery
The Better Life Place provides a variety of holistic recovery services, including yoga, massage, and personal training. They strive to help clients heal inside and out, with services from a nutritionist, personal chef, and acupuncturist. Clients also learn mindfulness techniques, meditation skills, and ways to manage stress.
Cultural Activities
The Better Life Place brings clients into their surrounding culture with off-site activities and adventures. They can accommodate most adventure requests–even skydiving. Clients can visit local temples, museums, and tourist attractions in the city. On site, clients have access to a private fishing pond and swimming pool.
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Center Overview
Founded
2021
Occupancy
2-5
Languages
English
Thai
Who We Treat
Men
Women
Adolescents
Adolescents receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
Midlife Adults
For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.
Pregnant Women
Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.
Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
Address
519 Moo 1, Ban Sai Mun, Sawang Daen Din, Sakon Nakhon, Thailand, 47110
Treatment Focus: Substance Use and Mental Health
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
Care Options
Substance use and mental health issues can occur simultaneously or as primary conditions. Effective treatment explores how mental health conditions contribute to addiction, and vice-versa. Many rehabs treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions with personalized care plans.
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
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Residential
Residential programs for substance use and mental health with structured care and 24/7 monitoring. Treatment takes place on-site, with behavioral health professionals often providing care in group, individual, and family settings.
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Specialized facilities often located in tranquil, secluded environments where patients focus intensively on their recovery. Holistic treatment programs blend physical, mental, and sometimes spiritual healing processes for overall wellness and recovery.
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Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
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Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
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The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Explore all online treatment centersCo-Occurring Disorders
Substance use and mental health can occur simultaneously as co-occurring disorders. Treatment for co-occurring disorders involves therapy and other personalized interventions to address both conditions.
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Treatment
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Burnout
Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.
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Executives
Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.
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One-to-One
Patients work with their treatment team members on a 1-on-1 basis, keeping their journey and treatment fully private and personalized.
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Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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Approaches
Experiential
Expressive tools and therapies help patients process past situations, learn more about themselves, and find healing through action.
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Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
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Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
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Wellness
Wellness philosophies focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of each patient, helping them restore purpose with natural remedies.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Online Therapy
Patients can connect with a therapist via videochat, messaging, email, or phone. Remote therapy makes treatment more accessible.
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Acupuncture
Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
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Adventure Therapy
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
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Aromatherapy
Inhaling or topically applying essential oils can help relieve stress, soothe pains, and relieve emotional distress.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dance Therapy
This experiential therapy uses dance to improve body awareness, physical health, and social skills.
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Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy relieves physical and emotional tension, reduces pain, promotes relaxation, and improves emotion regulation.
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Massage Therapy (clinical and medical focus)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
MBCT combines mindfulness practices—like meditation—with cognitive therapy techniques to help patients work through negative thought patterns.
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Relapse Prevention Counseling
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
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Solution Focused, Goal-Oriented Therapy
A quick goal-oriented therapy that helps patients identify their current and future goals, find out how to achieve them, and empower future problem-solving.
Twelve Step Facilitation
12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Group Therapy
Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Conditions We Treat
Pornography
A person with a porn addiction is emotionally dependent on pornography to the point that it interferes with their daily life and relationships.
Narcissism
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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Burnout
Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.
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Chronic Pain Management
Long-term physical pain can have an affect on mental health. Without support, it can also impact your daily life and even lead to addiction.
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Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
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Gambling
Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.
Gaming
Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.
Internet Addiction
Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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Self-Harm
The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.
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Sex Addiction
Compulsively seeking out sex can easily become a problem. This addiction is detrimental to relationships, physical health, and self-esteem.
Shopping Addiction
Excessive shopping and spending also known as compulsive buying disorder makes life unsustainable. It puts a strain on finances, relationships, and emotional well-being.
Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Marijuana
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
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Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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Smoking Cessation
Quitting smoking—i.e., ceasing to smoke—means giving up smoking nicotine and tobacco products. This process has very important health benefits.
Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.
Nicotine
Aftercare
Family Follow-up Counseling
Aftercare Home Support
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Ability to Call a Counselor
Recovery Retreats (alumni pay an event fee)
Experience
Personal Amenities
Personal Fitness Trainer
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Bathroom Essentials
Bathroom Essentials (towels, soap, shampoo)
Coffee Maker and Tea
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Housekeeping
Internet Access
Iron
Kitchenette (sink, microwave, mini fridge)
Laundry Service
Personal Life Coach
Outdoor Space
Personal Chauffeur
Personal Chef
Private or Shared Rooms
Snacks
Thermostat (client can adjust temperature within room)
TV
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Welcome Package
Amenities
Pool
Access to Nature
Airport Transfers
Fitness Center
Gardens
Internet
Personal Life Coach
Chef-prepared Meals
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Lounge
Spa
Walking Trails
Luxury
Special Considerations
Gluten-Free
Clients can bring their own pet(s)
For greater comfort and healing, pet-friendly treatment centers welcome dogs and animal companions to stay with their owners while they attend treatment.
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Couples program
Using gentle clinical care, therapists guide patients and their partner through guided sessions to address issues and work towards lasting solutions.
Executive Program
Addiction and mental health treatment for executives typically involves high discretion, greater technology access, and more private, 1-on-1 care.
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Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
Halal
Kosher
Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)
Activities
AA/NA Meetings
Biking
Cooking Classes
Farming, Gardening
Fishing
Alternative Meetings
Hiking
Boxing
Massage
Physical Fitness
Acupuncture
Off-Site Activities
Museums
Adventure Outings
Hiking
Sightseeing
Professional Staff
Raymond Guddah
CEO
Suradda Guddah
CEO/Admin manager
Oliver Roche
Recovery Support Coach
Tang
Support Staff
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Accommodations
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Treatment
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Pros
- Beautiful Location (7)
- Personalized (7)
- Friendly & Competent Staff (6)
- Confidential (4)
VL
Alcohol
Ollie
Trauma
Depression
Cocaine
+2
Nial
Cocaine
Johannes
Alcohol
Synthia
Co-Occurring Disorders
Anxiety
Bipolar
+2
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