- Complementary and supportive therapies at THE BALANCE are used to enhance recovery, support regulation, and promote overall well-being within a clinically governed treatment framework.
- They are integrated thoughtfully to support psychological, physiological, and emotional recovery alongside core therapeutic and medical care.
- Recovery is influenced by more than formal clinical sessions alone.
Complementary and supportive therapies at THE BALANCE are used to enhance recovery, support regulation, and promote overall well-being within a clinically governed treatment framework.
These approaches are not primary treatments and are never applied in isolation. They are integrated thoughtfully to support psychological, physiological, and emotional recovery alongside core therapeutic and medical care.
THE ROLE OF SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES IN CARE
Recovery is influenced by more than formal clinical sessions alone. Supportive therapies may help to:
- reduce stress and physiological tension
- support emotional expression and integration
- enhance regulation between therapeutic sessions
- encourage engagement with the recovery process
- support rest, reflection, and restoration
These approaches complement treatment rather than drive it.
APPROACHES THAT MAY BE USED
Depending on individual needs, readiness, and suitability, complementary and supportive therapies may include:
- creative or expressive therapies
- mindfulness-based or contemplative practices
- guided relaxation or grounding techniques
- supportive movement or restorative practices
- other adjunctive approaches that support regulation and well-being
All approaches are selected and applied with clinical oversight.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE & INTEGRATION
Complementary therapies are integrated within the broader treatment plan. This ensures:
- alignment with psychological and medical care
- avoidance of conflicting or overstimulating interventions
- clear boundaries around purpose and use
- ongoing review of benefit and appropriateness
Supportive therapies serve treatment goals – not personal preference alone.
TRAUMA-INFORMED APPLICATION
Supportive therapies are delivered with trauma awareness. This includes:
- respect for individual boundaries and consent
- careful pacing and choice
- attention to sensory sensitivity
- avoidance of practices that may overwhelm or destabilise
Safety and regulation remain central.
RESIDENTIAL & OUTPATIENT CONTEXTS
Complementary and supportive therapies may be offered within:
- Individualized Residential Care
- Small-Group Residential Care
- Outpatient & Continuity of Care
Availability and intensity depend on assessment, setting, and overall treatment goals.
WHAT COMPLEMENTARY & SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES ARE – AND ARE NOT
They are:
- supportive and adjunctive
- integrated within treatment
- clinically reviewed and governed
They are not:
- stand-alone treatments
- replacements for psychotherapy or medical care
- lifestyle or wellness Program
- guarantees of outcome
Their role is to support recovery, not define it.
LEARNING MORE
Further educational information on supportive and complementary approaches is available within our Resources & Publications section.
