Program
Structured Psycho-Rehabilitation Program
Rowan House SPR is a clinically guided rehabilitation pathway designed for individuals experiencing trauma, mental health challenges, addiction, and functional life disruption.
The program integrates occupational therapy, CBT-informed psychotherapy, nervous system stabilisation, and structured skill application to support measurable recovery and return to life roles.
Referral suitability
Who SPR is for
Clients typically enter Rowan House through one of three pathways:
1. SPR Cohort Program (Core Pathway)
A structured 12-week guided group program following a progressive psycho-rehabilitation framework.
2. Integration Sessions (Open Community Sessions)
Standalone sessions focused on practice, education, nervous system regulation, and peer support.
These sessions reinforce SPR material and allow flexible entry into the Rowan House model.
3. Individual Sessions (Targeted Support)
1:1 sessions are available for assessment, clinical guidance, and targeted intervention, typically supporting participation in SPR pathways.
Rowan House is primarily delivered through structured group rehabilitation with individual sessions used strategically to support clinical outcomes.
SPR is designed for individuals experiencing:
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress
• Nervous system dysregulation (anxiety, overwhelm, burnout)
• Functional decline impacting daily life roles
• Adjustment following injury, illness, or major life disruption
• Mental health challenges affecting identity, confidence, and participation
SPR is appropriate for clients seeking structured rehabilitation, those stepping down from intensive services, or individuals needing guided re-engagement with daily life.
The model is suitable for self-referrals, clinician referrals, insurers, and organisational partners.
Individual sessions are available to support assessment, preparation, or targeted clinical needs alongside participation in SPR groups.
Core delivery model
How SPR Works
SPR is delivered as a structured 12-week psycho-rehabilitation cohort combining education, guided practice, nervous system regulation, and real-life application.
Each week follows a clear therapeutic focus while supporting gradual functional re-engagement in daily life.
Sessions include:
• Psychoeducation and therapeutic frameworks
• Guided nervous system regulation practice
• Cognitive and behavioural skill development
• Occupational therapy–informed functional application
• Reflection and integration
Between sessions, participants apply strategies in real-life environments with structured guidance.
Integration sessions provide continued practice, reinforcement, and flexible entry into the Rowan House model.
Individual sessions may be used selectively to support assessment, preparation, or targeted clinical needs.
Clinical outcomes
Expected Outcomes
Clients participating in SPR typically experience:
• Improved nervous system regulation and reduced overwhelm
• Increased daily functioning and role re-engagement
• Greater emotional awareness and psychological flexibility
• Improved confidence, structure, and routine stability
• Reduction in avoidance behaviours and functional impairment
Outcomes are supported through structured repetition, guided practice, and real-life application between sessions.
Progress is monitored through functional goals, clinical observation, and participant self-report across the program.
SPR is designed to support measurable functional improvement relevant to insurer, workplace, and rehabilitation pathways.
Program format
Delivery Model
SPR is delivered as a structured 12-week psycho-rehabilitation cohort conducted online.
Participants attend weekly group sessions following a progressive therapeutic framework supported by guided practice and real-life application between sessions.
Core delivery includes:
• Weekly SPR cohort sessions (primary pathway)
• Open integration sessions for practice, reinforcement, and flexible entry
• Optional individual sessions for assessment, preparation, or targeted clinical support
Sessions are delivered live online, allowing access across locations while maintaining clinical structure and consistency.
Cohort size is intentionally scalable, supporting small clinical groups through to larger structured rehabilitation cohorts.
The model emphasises continuity, repetition, and applied functional change over time.
Access pathways
How Clients Access Rowan House
Clients may enter Rowan House through several pathways depending on need and referral context.
• Self-referral
• Clinician referral (OT, psychology, counselling, primary care)
• Insurance providers (WCB, VAC, disability insurers)
• Organisational and program partnerships
SPR cohorts represent the primary entry pathway, with integration sessions providing a flexible starting point for individuals not yet ready to commit to a full cohort.
Individual sessions may be used for assessment, preparation, or targeted clinical support alongside group participation.
This stepped access model allows appropriate clinical matching while maintaining continuity of care.
Clinical positioning
Why Rowan House SPR
Rowan House SPR provides a structured, evidence-informed psycho-rehabilitation pathway designed to bridge the gap between symptom management and meaningful functional recovery.
The program combines cognitive behavioural therapy, occupational therapy, nervous system regulation, and real-world application within a consistent therapeutic framework.
Group delivery enables scalable access, peer learning, and continuity, while individual sessions provide targeted clinical support when needed.
This model supports insurers, clinicians, and organisations seeking measurable outcomes, clear structure, and sustainable return-to-function pathways.
Program design
SPR Program Structure
SPR is delivered as a structured staged rehabilitation pathway designed to move individuals from stabilization to independent functional recovery.
The program typically runs as a 12-week model delivered through guided cohorts, individual support, and applied functional practice.
SPR is organised into three clinical phases:
Phase 1 — Stabilization
Focus on nervous system regulation, safety, psychoeducation, routine anchoring, and readiness for therapeutic work.
Phase 2 — Psychotherapy & Skill Development
Evidence-based CBT and CBH interventions addressing cognitive patterns, trauma processing, behavioural activation, and graded exposure.
Phase 3 — Functional Recovery & Reintegration
Occupational therapy focused on real-world functioning, return-to-work pathways, identity reconstruction, habit formation, and sustainable recovery planning.
Next step
Referral & Enquiries
Rowan House accepts referrals from insurers, clinicians, case managers, and individuals seeking structured rehabilitation.
If you are exploring SPR for yourself or a client, we welcome enquiries and referral discussions.
Clinical impact
SPR Outcomes
SPR is designed to produce measurable functional outcomes aligned with insurer, VAC, WCB, and clinical rehabilitation goals.
SPR is designed to produce measurable functional outcomes aligned with insurer, VAC, WCB, and clinical rehabilitation goals.
Expected outcomes include:
• Improved emotional regulation and nervous system stability
• Reduction in symptom severity (anxiety, trauma, depression)
• Increased behavioural activation and daily functioning
• Improved cognitive flexibility and coping skills
• Return-to-work readiness and occupational engagement
• Strengthened identity, self-efficacy, and resilience
• Sustainable relapse prevention strategies
• Community reintegration and long-term recovery stability
Progress is tracked through functional goal setting, session measures, behavioural markers, and therapist observation.
Access
Referral Pathways
Clients can access SPR through multiple referral pathways to ensure flexibility across healthcare, insurance, and private care systems.
Referral pathways include:
• VAC (Veterans Affairs Canada) referrals
• WCB and insurer referrals
• Physician and healthcare provider referral
• Employer or return-to-work program referral
• Private self-referral
• Transition from individual therapy into structured programming
Rowan House provides intake screening to determine suitability, readiness, and appropriate program placement.
Clinical model
Why SPR is Different
SPR bridges the gap between psychotherapy and functional rehabilitation.
Unlike traditional therapy alone, SPR delivers structured progression, measurable outcomes, and real-world application.
Clinical differentiation includes:
• Integrated OT + psychotherapy model (rare in private sector)
• Phase-based progression rather than open-ended therapy
• Functional outcome tracking aligned with insurer metrics
• Nervous system stabilization before cognitive work
• Behavioural activation embedded weekly
• Exposure therapy integrated safely and gradually
• Cohort model improving engagement and accountability
• Designed for VAC, WCB, and complex trauma presentations
SPR is positioned as step-up care between individual therapy and intensive rehabilitation.
Begin Structured Recovery
SPR is currently accepting referrals from individuals, insurers, VAC, and WCB.
If you are a client, clinician, or case manager seeking structured, evidence-based rehabilitation, we invite you to connect.
Intake includes suitability screening, goal alignment, and cohort placement.
Approach
Clinical Framework
Referral suitability
Who SPR is for
SPR is appropriate for individuals experiencing mental health, trauma, or addiction-related functional impairment who require structured rehabilitation beyond traditional therapy.
This includes clients referred through insurance, WCB, VAC, private pay, or clinical providers seeking a step-based recovery pathway focused on measurable functional outcomes.
Program design
Program Structure
SPR is delivered as a structured 12-week rehabilitation pathway organised into sequential phases. Each phase targets nervous system regulation, cognitive restructuring, behavioural activation, and functional reintegration.
Clients progress through guided online modules, facilitated cohort sessions, and real-world implementation tasks designed to restore capacity, confidence, and participation in daily life.
Phase 1 — Stabilization
Nervous system regulation, safety building, psychoeducation, and foundational skill development. Focus on emotional tolerance, routine formation, and readiness for therapeutic engagement.
Phase 2 — Processing & Change
Cognitive restructuring, exposure work, behavioural activation, and trauma processing. Clients begin implementing structured therapeutic change in real-world contexts.
Phase 3 — Functional Reintegration
Return-to-life planning, occupational re-engagement, identity rebuilding, and relapse prevention. Emphasis on sustainable independence and measurable functional outcomes.
Outcomes & Functional Measures
Clients in SPR work toward measurable improvements in daily functioning, emotional regulation, behavioural activation, and participation in meaningful roles.
Outcome tracking may include:
• Functional capacity and return-to-life indicators
• Emotional regulation and nervous system stability
• Activity engagement and routine consistency
• Exposure tolerance and avoidance reduction
• Return-to-work readiness or community participation
• Self-efficacy and independence markers
Progress is reviewed collaboratively using structured goal tracking, therapist observation, and client-reported outcome measures.
Referral & Access
SPR can be accessed through clinical referral, insurance providers, or private registration.
Referral pathways include:
• Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB)
• Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
• Extended health insurance
• Employer programs
• Clinical providers
• Private pay clients
Programs are delivered online in structured cohorts, with optional individual sessions and community-based implementation support.
Following referral, clients complete an intake process to determine suitability, goals, and recommended program tier.
Why Rowan House SPR is Different
SPR is designed as a rehabilitation pathway — not traditional talk therapy.
Rowan House integrates Occupational Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy, and graded exposure within a structured functional recovery model.
This approach prioritises:
• Measurable functional outcomes
• Real-world implementation between sessions
• Nervous system stabilization before trauma processing
• Structured progression rather than open-ended therapy
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation thinking
Programs are cohort-based to support accountability, normalisation, and sustained behavioural change while maintaining clinical oversight.
SPR bridges the gap between psychotherapy and rehabilitation, providing a clear pathway toward return-to-life, return-to-work, and long-term stability.
Ready to explore suitability or refer someone to SPR?
Discuss suitability, referral pathways, and program fit with our team.
Questions about referral?
We are happy to discuss complex cases, insurer requirements, or suitability before referral.
How SPR Connects to Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy provides the applied rehabilitation structure within SPR. Therapeutic insight is translated into graded exposure plans, functional performance goals, and real-world behavioural activation tasks. This ensures skills developed in group programming generalize into sustainable occupational engagement.
Delivery Model
• 12-week structured online cohorts
• Weekly facilitated psycho-educational sessions
• Integrated CBT and CBH skill development
• Graded exposure planning
• Community-based task implementation
• Optional individual OT reinforcement sessions