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Change & Grow®
Is built on a simple but powerful belief: meaningful transformation is possible when reflection is combined with structure, support and purpose. It offers a clear framework to help individuals move beyond difficulty, strengthen self-awareness and build lasting change with confidence.
Founder
Eduardo Ramadas da Silva, PhD
Eduardo Ramadas da Silva, PhD, began his career in Personal Development in England, where he worked in several treatment centres and eventually became the CEO of one of the most prestigious among them. With a background in Clinical Psychology, a specialisation in addictions, and over 30 years of clinical experience, he developed the therapeutic model Change & Grow®, first implemented on 14 September 2010 at VillaRamadas treatment centre in Portugal. The model was later introduced at JIVA in Bulgaria in 2013, at VillaRamadas GGZ in the Netherlands in 2019, and at Believe in You in the Netherlands in 2023. He continues to validate and refine the model, while also participating regularly in national and international conferences and media outlets. He is also the author of several successful self-help books, such as:
- Acredita em Ti, Viver sem Máscaras, Vida de Sucesso, As Promessas de Change & Grow®, Acreditar, Os Doze Passos de Change & Grow® or Uma Luz na Noite.
Portuguese Order of Psychologists, nº 021516
The British Psychological Society, nº 463497
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, nº 00546670
American Psychological Association, nº 00192539
General Council of Psychology of Spain, nº AI00238
European Certificate in Psychology, nº PT-052757-201907
Change & Grow® – Therapeutic Model for Treatment Centers
Treatment centers across Europe are facing increasing complexity in supporting clients with addiction, alcohol dependency, depression, and anxiety. Clinical teams are often required to manage not only symptoms, but also emotional instability, relapse cycles, and long-term behavioral change—within limited time, structure, and consistency across staff.
Change & Grow®, developed by Eduardo Ramadas da Silva, is a structured therapeutic model designed specifically to support treatment organizations in delivering consistent, scalable, and clinically aligned care.
It is more than a methodology. It is a complete implementation system combining:
A structured therapeutic model (Change & Grow®)
Clinical literature and training programs
The Blu software platform for operational and therapeutic consistency
Core Value for Treatment Centers
Change & Grow® helps organizations move beyond fragmented care delivery by providing:
A unified therapeutic language across teams
A structured framework for client progression
Standardized clinical alignment and treatment consistency
Support for both residential and outpatient settings
A scalable system for international implementation
From Complexity to Structure
When working with addiction and mental health clients, inconsistency is one of the biggest barriers to long-term outcomes. Change & Grow️® provides treatment centers with a clear and repeatable structure for therapeutic work, enabling professionals to focus on what matters most: guiding clients through sustainable change.
Five Principles
At the heart of the Change & Grow® model lie five core principles: Truth, Acceptance, Gratitude, Love, and Responsibility. These principles are not peripheral concepts, but the foundation of the model itself; guiding its vision, structure, and practical application. Together, they create a clear and profoundly human framework for meaningful change, inner balance, and sustainable personal growth.
Twelve Steps
Within the Change & Grow® model, the twelve steps provide a clear and progressive pathway for personal transformation. They invite individuals to move beyond denial, develop deeper self-awareness, take responsibility for their lives, and translate insight into meaningful action. Rather than offering quick solutions, the steps support a gradual process of change and growth, helping each person build a more balanced, conscious, and purposeful way of living.
Eight Promises
The Change & Grow® model offers a vision of transformation grounded in purpose, action, and the courage to embrace change. It points towards a new freedom, the experience of true happiness, the ability to accept the past without being defined by it, and the discovery of serenity and peace through gratitude. At its core, it calls people to live in love rather than fear, to grow in their individuality while bringing value to others, to listen more closely to a positive and confident inner voice, and to understand that lasting solutions emerge when life is lived in greater connection, balance, and responsibility.
Literature and Training
The Change & Grow® model is supported not only by clinical practice, but also by a growing body of literature and structured training initiatives. Through books, written materials, and educational programmes, the model continues to expand its reach and deepen its impact, offering both reflection and practical guidance for those who wish to understand it more fully or apply it in professional and therapeutic contexts.
Software
Integrated System: Model + Training + Technology
The Change & Grow® ecosystem includes:
Therapeutic Model – structured principles guiding clinical work
Training Programs – for therapists, counselors, and teams
Blu Software – supporting implementation, tracking, and consistencyy
This integration ensures that the model is not only understood—but correctly applied in daily clinical practice.
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