The Garage

The Garage
An intensive coaching program
focusing on addiction recovery,
geared to the unique pressures,
challenges and expectations faced by
men in post-detox stage.

Lifelong Recovery
We understand that focusing on all aspects
of your health and well-being is vital when
it comes to effective, lifelong recovery.
That's why we've built a
program that tends to your
mental, physical, and
emotional well-being

Bespoke Treatment
Our unique model of treatment helps you
overcome your challenges and stay on the
road you really want to walk on.
Interact with the world
with the belief that you can
navigate anything that life
throws your way.

We
understand
addiction
We have been there
and have come out the
other end.
We know that you can too!

Connection &
Empathy
It's hard enough to go through everything
you're going through, but when you feel
discouraged from seeking treatment, it's
even harder.
This is why we provide
judgment-free care,
creating a space where you
are understood, heard, and
seen.

Recovery Map
We focus on treating your
underlying trauma and cooccurring
disorders alongside
your desired behavioral
modification objectives
using a tested and scientific
approach.

East meets West
We combine Western
clinical treatments and
Eastern holistic healings to
work across both mind and
body

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), tailored to your
specific addiction treatment needs
Our Method
Our treatment method is comprised
of a modern, intelligent, physical
and holistic program that focuses
on specific Recovery Zones
The time-tested structure of 12 Step program, which are
experienced through a series of non-secular workshops
Mindfulness – consciously paying attention to thoughts
and feelings without judgement;
Yoga –to create a harmony between body and mind;
Sound Vibration Healing - to open and clear blockages;
Trauma Release Exercises - to release the physical,
emotional, and mental stresses in our bodies
Massage Therapy – to relax body and mind

Assessment
One-One Sessions
Delivery
We partner with qualified and
experienced medical professionals
and incorporate 1-1, group
therapeutic and holistic sessions.
Group Sessions
On-Call Support

Assessment
Our initial assessment provides you
with a sense of safety, comfort, and
support right away, as we work toward
providing you with the health and
happiness you deserve.
No two recovery journeys are
the same. We create a
program suited to your needs.

One-One Sessions
One-on-one therapy allows you to
address your unique issues in a truly
individualized way to produce effective
change and positive outcomes, getting
to the root of your issues confidentially
and safely.
We believe that a key component
in your healing is standing beside
you on your journey to really
understand your story and
hearing what really matters most
to you.

Group Sessions
Inspired by the 12 steps methodology,
group sessions are a powerful way for the
man to discover honesty, support,
identification and connection with others
that experience similar problems and issues.
Group sessions create
hope as you witness the
recovery journey in others.

On-Call Support
During the 28-Day program, we provide an
after-hours support program for you in the
event that you feel you need assistance.
Our on-call support service
is provided via Phone,
Virtually, or in person.

Recovery Zones:
Recovery Zones
Recovery Zones is treatment method
philosophy used to treat all addictions:
chemical (alcohol or drugs), behavioral, and
process (e.g., sex and love addiction, internet
gaming addiction, gambling addiction,
overeating addiction).
• Active Zone: the activities
and behaviors that you must
abstain from (eg drugs,
alcohol, pornography, paying
for sex, processed sugar).
• Danger Zone: the triggers,
negative thoughts, disturbing
feelings and ineffective
behaviors, behaviors
could lead you to the Active
Zone.
• Recovery Zone: anything that
is healthful and brings about
your recovery.

Pillars of Recovery
We base group sessions on a 6-pillar
recovery model, a program that takes you
from addiction and isolation to connection.
The Pillars:
Pillar 1: Connection
Pillar 2: Healing
Pillar 3: Emotional Regulation
Pillar 4: Choice of Action
Pillar 5: Self Honesty
Pillar 6: Acceptance and
Assimilation

Pillar 1:
Connection
Regularly sharing and expressing your
emotions, discussing your current problems in
a group, provides an opportunity to receive
perspectives, support, encouragement, and
feedback from multiple people in a safe and
confidential environment.
Connection with oneself
and with others is
fostered through
Process Group
Meetings.
Gain a deepened selfawareness
regarding
relationships with
others and leave group
therapy feeling
empowered.

Pillar 2:
Healing
In recovery focus the therapist focuses on a
specific topic where you are encouraged to
engage in discussion that allows you to
discover the reasons your life became the
way that it is.
This commences the journey of healing.
Getting to the root of the
substance use disorder
and learning coping skills
to deal with it, is key to
successful long-lasting
sobriety.

Pillar 2:
Emotional Regulation
Topic Group Meetings are conducted to
enable you to self-regulate your
emotions by addressing different topics
that relate to your internal and external
environments.
Internally: Exploring the
emotional self and how you
perceive yourself. A journey of
emotional exploration, deep
diving into uncovering what you
feel and how you perceive
emotions. Develops better
emotional awareness.
Externally: Exploring the
external environment (people,
places, and things) that illicit
emotional responses in the self.
Address different socio-cultural
themes such as sexuality, family,
social standing, race, culture etc.

Pillar 4:
Choice of Action
To minimize relapse, we focus on providing
you with different targeted theoretical and
practical exercises to assist in developing a
healthier way of life and creating a better
relationship with yourself and your
environment.
Identify the different
internal and external
triggers and develop
coping strategies for
effective response.

Pillar 4:
Self Honesty
Self-honesty fosters trust, an internal sense
of safety and deeper connection with your
authentic self.
You will be given an opportunity
to write about a day in your life
during your active addiction and
reflect on how your life has
changed from the past to the
present, including where you see
yourself in the future.
Sharing your story honestly in a
group setting allows for
identification and connection
between you and your peers as
well as empowering you to speak
your truth as challenging as that
can be!

Pillar 6:
Assimilation & Acceptance
Evaluate both your and your peers'
strengths and challenges and based on the
feedback provided you are assigned a
specific goal that you need to attempt to
achieve as a form of self-improvement.
Develop effective
communication skills
with others in way that
is non-judgmental and
compassionate and
learn to receive
feedback without being
self-critical.

28-Day Intensive Program
We appreciate that you probably have tried many
things to get on top of your addiction. We are serious
about our approach to your healing and want you to
be as well.
This intensive program requires you to commit to a
28-day program of groups, personal sessions and at
home work.
We stand beside you, as key
members of your support
team, through the good
times and the tough times,
helping you help yourself to
live according to life’s terms.
We purposely keep
participant numbers small to
ensure that you receive the
attention and care that you
need.

Weekly Schedule
Day 1
Yoga (60 mins)
Sound Vibration
(60 mins)
Pillar 1: Connection
(90 mins)
Pillar 2: Healing
(90 mins)
Living Mindfully
(60 mins)
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
1-1 Session 1
(60 minutes per client)
Massage Therapy
(60 minutes per client)
Yoga (60 mins)
Trauma Release Exercise
(60 mins)
Pillar 3: Emotional
Regulation (90 mins)
Pillar 4: Choice of Action
(90 mins)
Living Mindfully
(60 mins)
1-1 Session 2
(60 minutes per client)
Massage Therapy
(60 minutes per client)
Yoga (60 mins)
Sound Vibration
(60 mins)
Pillar 5: Self Honesty
(90 mins)
Pillar 6: Acceptance and
Assimilation (90 mins)
Living Mindfully
(60 mins)
The program runs from 8am to 4pm on Days 1, 2 & 3

After Care
We want you to feel secure knowing
that we are here for you when you
need support and that we are beside
you for your ongoing journey of
recovery.
Once you’ve completed
treatment at The Garage,
we’ll provide you with a list
of aftercare options.
The Garage Membership
model which provides
you with different levels of
ongoing support; such as:
• 1 on 1 therapeutic
coaching sessions
• group meetings
• holistic programs (yoga,
mindful meditation,
sound bowl healing).

Michael Leonard
I am Australian but consider myself a global
citizen having lived in many countries and
far out places. I have been challenged with
substance issues since my early teens, yet
have been clean for over 20 years. I am the
founder of The ANYMAN Movement, a
men’s support group in the UAE. My journey
into helping others heal has been rewarding
and I get satisfaction from seeing others live
a life that is rich and authentic.
I have a Masters of Science in Executive
Coaching, am certified NLP Coach,
Eriksonian Hypnotherapist, have studied
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and
Acceptance & Comment Therapy, and
undertaken courses in addiction and
substance abuse from the USQ (Australia).
Saif Al Bitar
I am Emirati. I have challenged the norms of
UAE culture and others expectations in pursuit
of my authentic self. It has been a challenging
yet rewarding journey. I am a recovering
addict and have struggled with clinical
depression, hyper anxiety, self-confidence and
identity challenges throughout my life.
A Certified NLP and Life Coach (ICF Certified),
IPHM and Vibrational Sound Healer, I
specialize in addiction, trauma, and
mindfulness coaching. I am certified in Trauma
Release Exercise (TRE) and incorporate leading
therapy modalities such as Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy (CBT) in my coaching
practice.
The Garage
Program Leaders

Contact
www.human-elements.com
For a confidential
discussion about how
The Garage can help you
with your addiction
recovery, speak to:
Michael Leonard
Michael@human-elements.com
+971 55 200 0462
Saif Al Bitar
Saif@human-elements.com
+971 56 441 8656